National Conference on Science, Technology and the Law November 2 - 5, 2006 Renaissance Vinoy Resort and Golf Club St. Petersburg, Florida  A National Institute of Justice Conference Sponsored by The National Clearinghouse for Science, Technology, and the Law at Stetson University College of Law
Conference Overview This national conference presents emerging trends in the use of scientific evidence in the courtroom.  Given the explosion of scientific evidence litigation coupled with the “CSI Effect”, scientists, law enforcement, laboratory personnel, judges, and lawyers are overwhelmed by the amount of information required to educate them to meet these legal challenges.  Recent studies have also demonstrated a need for more scientific information and education for jurists and attorneys.  The purpose of this conference is to improve the understanding of the interaction of science, technology and law among scientists, law enforcement, attorneys and judges and to facilitate further discussion of emerging legal and scientific issues. The conference is designed for criminal justice professionals, including prosecutors, defense attorneys, judges, investigators, law enforcement, forensic scientists, the academic community (including psychologists, molecular biologists, and biotechnologists), and the expert witness community. Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits will be offered to conference attendees. Further details will be updated here. Tentative Conference Schedule Thursday November 2, 2023 8:00am - 4:00pm Registration Pre-conference Workshops: 9:00am - 4:00pm Intra and Interstate Tracking of Sexual Predators 9:00am - 12:00pm DUI Standards – Toxicology and Behavioral Models 1:00pm - 4:00pm Presenting Forensic Evidence in Court and the Use of Technology in the Courtroom Friday November 3, 2023 7:00am - 5:00pm Registration 8:30am – 8:45am Welcome Remarks  8:45am – 9:00am Opening Remarks 9:00 am – 9:30am Keynote Address 9:30am – 10:00am BREAK 10:00am – 12:00pm Identity Theft 12:00pm – 1:30pm LUNCH - Lunch Speaker Presentation 1:30pm – 3:00pm Forensic Psychology  3:00pm – 3:30pm BREAK 3:30pm – 5:00pm Science, Law and Law Enforcement of Methamphetamine  Saturday November 4, 2023 7:00am – 5:00pm Registration 8:00am – 10:00am Biographical Ancestry Prediction Based on DNA (SNPs) for Investigative Leads 10:00am – 10:30am BREAK 10:30am – 12:30pm Legal Update on Consideration of Fingerprint Evidence 12:30pm – 2:00pm LUNCH - Weird Science and Faux–n–Sics 2:00pm – 4:00pm Less Lethal Panel  Sunday November 5, 2023 7:00am – 1:00pm Registration 8:30am – 10:30pm Forensic Evidence Case Law Developments 10:30am – 11:00am BREAK 11:00am – 12:30pm Technology, Research and Education 12:30pm – 12:45pm Closing Remarks   Conference Materials Coming soon Registration Register online here.  Conference Registration Fees: Conference Registration before September 1:  $325 Conference Registration after September 1:  $350 Daily Registration:  $150 Student Registration (with valid student ID):  $150 Law Enforcement & Government Attorneys, AAFS & Educator (with valid ID):  $225 Pre Conference Workshop (Full Day or both Half Days):  $100 Pre Conference Workshop (Half Day):  $50, Pre Workshop Registration ONLY: contact Jocelyn Williams (703-684-5300 x109 or ) Lodging The Renaissance Vinoy Resort and Golf Club is offering the prevailing government per diem rate on single/double sleeping rooms.  To make your reservations,  contact the Renaissance Vinoy Resort and Golf Club at 888-303-4430.  Be sure to mention the conference name and date to get the special conference rate.  You may reach the hotel website,  Renaissance Vinoy Resort.   If you have questions, Please contact Jocelyn Williams at the Institute for Law and Justice by phone 703-684-5300 ext. 109 or  email: .