Designed to help busy trial judges understand the motivation, challenges, and best practices that guide prosecutors. This innovative judicial education program bridges the gap between the bench and prosecution, offering judges (particularly those who did not come from a prosecution background) crucial insights into the modern prosecutorial landscape. The course demystifies prosecutorial decision-making by exploring the complex factors, constraints, and ethical considerations that shape charging decisions, plea negotiations, and trial strategies. Examining contemporary challenges and evolving best practices, judges with and without prosecutorial backgrounds will develop a deeper understanding of the prosecution's perspective.

Designed for prosecutors, judges, and other stakeholders, this unique program fosters cross-functional collaboration within the criminal justice system by breaking down traditional institutional barriers and creating effective partnerships among prosecutors, judges, and other key stakeholders. Participants learn practical strategies for establishing and maintaining local criminal justice coordinating teams while preserving the essential independence and distinct roles of each participant. The course addresses emerging challenges in criminal justice through a collaborative lens, demonstrating how shared understanding and coordinated responses can lead to more effective solutions. This program equips participants to create sustainable yet independent partnerships that enhance the administration of justice while respecting each stakeholder's unique responsibilities and ethical obligations.