Ob

ject

iv es• Describe your roles and responsibilities,

and other participants, in the dependency court process.

• Describe how to facilitate teamwork with Children’s Legal Services.

• Identify your responsibilities to review and prepare files before court.

• Recognize proper courtroom demeanor.• List the elements of providing effective

court testimony and being a credible witness.

Core 104_Court Preparation and Participation OH 1

Protective Investigator/Case

Manager

Core 104_Court Preparation and Participation OH 2

What is

your region

/ circuit protoc

ol about bringi

ng files to

court?

Core 104_Court Preparation and Participation OH 3

What is

your region

/ circuit protoc

ol about bringi

ng files to

court?

Core 104_Court Preparation and Participation OH 4

Follow the Basic RulesFollow the Basic Rules

Core 104_Court Preparation and Participation OH 4

Make a Good ImpressionMake a Good Impression

Core 104_Court Preparation and Participation OH 5

Prepare for CourtPrepare for Court

Core 104_Court Preparation and Participation OH 6

How to be Nervous & Not How to be Nervous & Not Show ItShow It

Core 104_Court Preparation and Participation OH 7

How to Answer QuestionsHow to Answer Questions

Core 104_Court Preparation and Participation OH 8