When: July 20-21, 2026

Where: Huntington Bank Stadium - Minneapolis, MN

Hybrid Summit 

In Person: $300/Virtual $200

Registration: Click Here

Don't miss the opportunity to learn about the identification and treatment of child abuse and neglect from both regional and national experts.
The Summit is designed to provide professionals from all disciplines with the knowledge, tools, and skills to identify and treat all types of child
maltreatment, including physical abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect.

Audience:

Medical Professionals

Social Workers

Law Enforcement

Child Protective Services

Psychologists and Counselors

Attorneys

Trauma Surgeons and Teams

Students and Trainees

Click HERE to view the Agenda.    

Minnesota State Board of Continuing Legal Education 

In Person: This activity has been approved for 11.75 Standard Hours  by the Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education.  Event code: 546601

Virtual: This activity has been approved for 11.75 Standard Hours  by the Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education.  Event Code: 546602

Click HERE to for more details and to register

Live Webinar via Zoom - Remote instructions will be emailed to you the day prior to the event.

Voting Rights in 2026: Litigation, State Constitutional Protections, and Election-Day Issues

This presentation will focus on recent developments in voting rights law following the Supreme Court’s decision in Louisiana v. Callais, including the growing role of state statutory and constitutional claims, with particular attention to Minnesota law and the role of state courts. It will also cover practical election administration issues likely to arise during the 2026 election cycle, such as voter eligibility challenges, voter intimidation, absentee ballot disputes, and related topics. 

Moderator: 

Norman Pentelovitch, HCBA President Elect, Assistant General Counsel 3M

Panelists:

Professor Richard Painter, S. Walter Richey Professor of Corporate Law, University of Minnesota Law

Chelsea Walcker, Co-Founder and Chief Legal Officer, Groundwork Legal

Jeffrey Wojciechowski, Assistant County Attorney, Hennepin County Attorney's Office, General Counsel for County Elections

CLE Credits:
1.0 Standard CLE Credits | Event Code: 551618

Registration Deadline:
July 27th at 12:15 pm. To register after that time, email the program manager.

Below are links to information and the application for new dates for the National Computer Forensics Institute (NCFI) Prosecutor Courses. The courses focus on digital evidence, computer forensics and social networks for state and local prosecutors. All costs associated with the course (including travel) are covered by the United States Secret Service.

The deadline to apply is July 30^th , 2026.

Please pass the information along to NAPC members for distribution to all state and local prosecutor offices.    

DEP Application Link:

https://forms.office.com/r/Vfu3bMWNzi

DEP course dates:

-October 5-9, 2026

-November 30-December 4, 2026

-January 11-15, 2027

ADEP Application Link:

https://forms.office.com/r/FmGpSc8iCS

ADEP course dates:

-November 2-6, 2026

-January 25-29, 2027

CFP Application Link:

https://forms.office.com/r/egH0gdvHpa

CFP course dates:

-November 16-20, 2026

More information about the NCFI can be found at:

www.ncfi.usss.gov

Featured Presenter: Andrew Campbell

Andrew Campbell is a nationally recognized researcher and trainer focused on the intersection of domestic violence, child abuse, and community violence. He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and regularly presents across the country to multidisciplinary audiences. Andrew’s presentations draw on research, real-world case analysis, and multidisciplinary perspectives to explore the dynamics of domestic violence and its broader impact on children, families, and communities. His work focuses on identifying risk factors, understanding offender behavior, improving victim response, and developing strategies to break cycles of violence and support long-term healing.

Additional Sessions Include:

• Danger Assessments & Lethality Factors
• Animal Cruelty & Its Link to Domestic Violence (presented by the Animal Humane Society)
• Using Experts in Trial
• Case Study: Working with recanting victims, charging decisions, and sentencing on multiple counts
• Shielding the Carer (presented by Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers – qualifies for mental health CLE credit)
• Survivor Panel: Hear directly from victims about their experiences navigating the criminal justice system
• Judicial Perspective: Judge Andrew Pearson will lead the Comings and Goings exercise and share insights from the bench on prosecuting domestic violence cases

Why Attend?

This comprehensive training offers practical tools, evidence-based knowledge, and real-world insight to strengthen your ability to investigate and prosecute domestic violence and related crimes effectively.

The training will be capped at 160 participants.

Application is being made for CLE and POST credits.

Location:       The Park Event Center, 500 Division Street, Waite Park, MN
                         Continental breakfast and lunch included each day. 

Date:                September 22 - 23, 2026 (Tuesday & Wednesday)

Cost:                $300

Professional Credit:     Application is being made for CLE and POST credits.

Lodging:          Lodging available on site, special group rate:
                          Hilton Garden Inn St. Cloud ($164 per night)
                                 Last Day to Book: Friday, August 21, 2026
                                 Guests can also call the hotel directly at 320-640-7990 and use GROUP CODE: 925 to receive the same discounted rooms!

CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY
Please submit all cancellation and refund requests in writing via email to Justin Lysen. All registration cancellations and refund requests must be made by 4:00 p.m. CDT on Monday September 14, 2026, to receive a full refund. The Stearns County Attorney’s Office regrets that refunds will not be given for cancellation requests made after 4:00 p.m. CDT on Monday September 14, 2026, or for no-shows.

November 16-20, 2026

Hoover, Alabama

November 30-December 4, 2026

Hoover Alabama

Click here to apply

The National Computer Forensics Institute (NCFI) is a partnership between the United States Secret Service, Department of Homeland Security, and the Alabama District Attorney's Association to train state and local law enforcement, prosecutors and judges in the areas of computer forensics and digital evidence. 

The courses are taught at the NCFI facility in Hoover, Alabama and are offered at no cost to the participant. All course fees, airfare (or mileage), hotel and per diem are also covered. Travel to the NCFI will be on the Sunday before the first day of class, returning home on Friday evening. There are no prerequisites required for attendance. If selected, you will be attending this course with twenty-three other prosecutors from all over the United States. You will receive notice via e-mail after the application deadline if you have been selected to attend. Submission of application does not guarantee acceptance and the deadline for application submission is July 30, 2026. 

COURSE: Digital Evidence for Prosecutors (DEP)

There is a digital component to nearly every crime. Today's prosecutor must have a firm understanding of how to investigate crimes involving technology, and present digital evidence in court. DEP is a 5-day course that provides every attendee with the requisite, fundamental skills to investigate and litigate cases involving technology with confidence.  This course features a combination of lecture and practical exercises designed to improve the skills of every prosecutor. One hour of ethics instruction will be included.

Who Should Attend this Course: 

This course has been specifically designed for state and local prosecutors who handle criminal cases and have a basic level of understanding of digital evidence and its forensics process. 

 Course Dates for Digital Evidence for Prosecutors (DEP): 
Click here to apply

• October 5-9, 2026
• November 30-December 4, 2026
• January 11-15, 2027

IMPORTANT: APPLY ONLY FOR DEP OR ADEP. DO NOT APPLY FOR BOTH COURSES. If you apply for both courses your application for DEP will be the only one considered for selection. 


Thank you for your interest and please visit www.ncfi.usss.gov for more information or call 205.989.5300

January 11-15, 2027

Hoover Alabama

Click here to apply

The National Computer Forensics Institute (NCFI) is a partnership between the United States Secret Service, Department of Homeland Security, and the Alabama District Attorney's Association to train state and local law enforcement, prosecutors and judges in the areas of computer forensics and digital evidence. 

The courses are taught at the NCFI facility in Hoover, Alabama and are offered at no cost to the participant. All course fees, airfare (or mileage), hotel and per diem are also covered. Travel to the NCFI will be on the Sunday before the first day of class, returning home on Friday evening. There are no prerequisites required for attendance. If selected, you will be attending this course with twenty-three other prosecutors from all over the United States. You will receive notice via e-mail after the application deadline if you have been selected to attend. Submission of application does not guarantee acceptance and the deadline for application submission is July 30, 2026. 

COURSE: Digital Evidence for Prosecutors (DEP)

There is a digital component to nearly every crime. Today's prosecutor must have a firm understanding of how to investigate crimes involving technology, and present digital evidence in court. DEP is a 5-day course that provides every attendee with the requisite, fundamental skills to investigate and litigate cases involving technology with confidence.  This course features a combination of lecture and practical exercises designed to improve the skills of every prosecutor. One hour of ethics instruction will be included.

Who Should Attend this Course: 

This course has been specifically designed for state and local prosecutors who handle criminal cases and have a basic level of understanding of digital evidence and its forensics process. 

 Course Dates for Digital Evidence for Prosecutors (DEP): 
Click here to apply

• January 11-15, 2027

IMPORTANT: APPLY ONLY FOR DEP OR ADEP. DO NOT APPLY FOR BOTH COURSES. If you apply for both courses your application for DEP will be the only one considered for selection. 


Thank you for your interest and please visit www.ncfi.usss.gov for more information or call 205.989.5300

• November 2-6, 2026

Hoover, Alabama

Click Here to Apply

The National Computer Forensics Institute (NCFI) is a partnership between the United States Secret Service, Department of Homeland Security, and the Alabama District Attorney's Association to train state and local law enforcement, prosecutors and judges in the areas of computer forensics and digital evidence. 

The courses are taught at the NCFI facility in Hoover, Alabama and are offered at no cost to the participant. All course fees, airfare (or mileage), hotel and per diem are also covered. Travel to the NCFI will be on the Sunday before the first day of class, returning home on Friday evening. There are no prerequisites required for attendance. If selected, you will be attending this course with twenty-three other prosecutors from all over the United States. You will receive notice via e-mail after the application deadline if you have been selected to attend. Submission of application does not guarantee acceptance and the deadline for application submission is July 30, 2026. 

 
COURSE: Advanced Digital Evidence for Prosecutors (ADEP) 

ADEP is a next-level course designed for prosecutors who have either attended our foundational Digital Evidence for Prosecutors course or have a strong foundation in digital evidence and cybercrime.  In this course, attendees will take a deep dive into the technical crimes that are investigated and prosecuted in our courtrooms every day.  ADEP is a 5-day course that provides attendees with the requisite skills using a combination of lecture and practical exercises. One hour of ethics instruction will be included.


Who Should Attend this Course: 

This course has been specifically designed for state and local prosecutors who handle criminal cases, and have an advanced understanding of digital evidence, cybercrime, and the digital forensic process.  Prior attendance of our Digital Evidence for Prosecutors course is encouraged. 

Course Dates for Advanced Digital Evidence for Prosecutors (ADEP): 
Click Here to Apply

• November 2-6, 2026
• January 25-29, 2027

IMPORTANT: APPLY ONLY FOR DEP OR ADEP. DO NOT APPLY FOR BOTH COURSES. If you apply for both courses your application for DEP will be the only one considered for selection. 

Thank you for your interest and please visit www.ncfi.usss.gov for more information or call 205.989.5300.