2025 GOHS

2025 Jury Trial Academy and Judicial Traffic Conference

December 3 – 5, 2025

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 JURY TRIAL ACADEMY
7:30 – 8:30am	Continental Breakfast & Registration
8:30 – 5:00pm	Jury Trial Academy Honorable Charles Adornetto - Wickenburg Municipal Court Honorable Craig Jennings - Avondale City Court Honorable Michelle Lue Sang - Chandler Municipal Court Honorable Thomas Parascandola - Peoria Municipal Court
	This dynamic, full-day session provides a comprehensive exploration of the key elements of jury trials. Morning Session Highlights: A concise overview of jury trial procedures Practical strategies for managing pretrial conferences Techniques for setting clear trial expectations Approaches to addressing repeated continuance motions Insights into common challenges with motions to suppress Best practices for conducting evidentiary hearings Afternoon Session: Interactive Mock Trial Participants will engage in a hands-on mock trial designed to reinforce the morning’s lessons. This immersive experience encourages audience participation and provides practical application of courtroom strategies Morning Session Material Afternoon Session Material Submittal Proceedings Evaluation
12:00 – 1:00pm	Hosted Luncheon Participants and faculty only

Thursday, December 4, 2025 JUDICIAL TRAFFIC CONFERENCE
7:00 – 8:30am	Continental Breakfast & Registration
8:30 – 9:00am	Welcome and Opening Remarks Justice Clint Bolick - Arizona Supreme Court Honorable Louis Frank Dominguez (Conference Chair) - Surprise Municipal Court Joannie D. Collins - Administrative Office of the Courts
9:00 – 10:00am	Automated Vehicles: Technology, Policy and the Law Professor Jeffrey Wishart - Arizona State University School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment Most of us have seen Waymo cars (and perhaps others) on Phoenix’s roads, and some of us may even have arrived at this conference in cars with driving automation technology. But do we really know how this technology works? And how is this technology impacting lawmakers and courts? Join a national expert in the field of automated vehicles (AVs) as he provides an overview of AVs and their impact on our world. Topics covered will include a layman’s-level overview of how exactly AVs function today and some of the trends in what we should expect to see on our roads in the future, current policymaking efforts nationally in the area of regulating AVs, and finally what courts are starting to see with regards to AV and, more importantly, the kinds of difficult legal issues they should expect to see in the near future. Summon your inner technophile and hold on for a wild ride through the world of AVs! Material Evaluation
10:00 – 10:30am	Break
10:30 – 12:00pm BREAKOUT SESSIONS	Trial & Error: Perfecting your Jury Engagement Game Honorable David Cutchen - Gilbert Municipal Court Honorable Lauren Ramirez - Gilbert Municipal Court In this “game-changing” breakout presentation, we’ll step up to the plate and cover recent case law, current procedural rules, and ethical considerations regarding how we interact with and engage with juries. Like a well-executed play on the field, we’ll break down the best strategies to ensure smooth communication with jurors. We’ll also look at common mistakes to avoid – think of it like avoiding those costly penalties that can derail a game. Whether you’re swinging for the fences or making key passes to keep the case moving, we’ll provide the tips and tactics you need to keep things on track and run a winning trial. Material Evaluation Sovereign Citizens Honorable Dennis Dowling - Bagdad Yarnell Justice Court Honorable Michael McGill - Superior Court in Yavapai County This session will be divided into two related sessions. This session will include important background plus practical tips and tactics for judges to use in handling a class of self-represented litigants often called “Sovereign Citizens.” There will also be special attention paid to the ethical considerations and legal requirements these cases demand. The second session, scheduled later in the day, will provide useful tools and resources in de-escalating encounters with sovereign citizen litigants. Material Evaluation MVD Updates Myra Kokumo - Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Department Anahi Villalobos - Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Department Dorrie Wiltberger - Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Department The interface of the judicial branch and the Motor Vehicle Division is one of the most critical inter-branch relationships in Arizona. With traffic-related cases serving as the vast majority of all case types, it is imperative that Arizona court’s and MVD have a thorough working knowledge of each other’s practices, and that this relationship remains effective and productive. This session is here to help! Please join a panel of MVD experts for a discussion of current challenges, recent legislative updates, and interbranch best practices. Material Evaluation
12:00 – 1:00pm	Hosted Lunch
1:15 – 2:45pm	“Hands On Arizona’s Traffic Laws”: A Demonstration Lab David Tillman - Swift Transportation Jules Miller - Swift Transportation Daryl Boisvert - Swift Transportation Jaeson White - Waymo Sgt. Brandon Hainke - Department of Public Safety Trooper Valentin Galvan - Department of Public Safety Dr. Min Jang, Ph.D. - Ariona State University School of Interdisciplinary Forensics Officer Joseph Tripoli - Mesa Crime Lab As a philosopher once said, “I hear, and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.” While the work of Arizona’s courts is usually confined to courtrooms, offices, motions, and testimony, it’s important for judges to not lose sight of the real-world context in which they do their work. It’s time to get out of your seat and immerse yourself in some of the things you may only hear about in court! This hands-on session will feature a series of stations demonstrating some of the more common items you will encounter in Arizona’s traffic related cases. From “big rig” trucks to impairment testing, joint experts from many fields in this “whistlestop” demonstration lab. Evaluation
2:45 – 3:00pm	Break
3:00 – 4:30pm	Hot Topics in Arizona Traffic Law Beth Barnes - GOHS Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor Michael Collins - Collins Law Team; Honorable Lauren Ramirez - Gilbert Municipal Court New legislation? New court rules? No case law? Oh my! Join a panel of experts discussing the most recent and pressing developments in Arizona’s traffic law. Offering important perspectives from the judicial, prosecutor, and defense standpoints, this session will help you effectively navigate critical challenges in your court. Materials Evaluation

Friday, December 5, 2025 JUDICIAL TRAFFIC CONFERENCE
7:00am – 8:30am	Continental Breakfast & Registration
8:30 – 10:00am BREAKOUT SESSIONS	CDL Updates Honorable David Wayt - Kingman/Cerbat Justice Court This session will bring the most current issues related to CDLs, including the impact that technology may have on distracted driving, as well as the basics of how courts should process CDL-related cases. Material Evaluation Civil Traffic Updates & Best Practices Honorable Alisha Villa, Phoenix Municipal Court Civil traffic cases are by far the largest single case type heard in Arizona’s courts—accounting for over 50% of all case types filed in limited jurisdiction courts in this state. Far from routine, civil traffic cases present Arizona’s judicial officers with a myriad of complexities and challenges. Join one of Arizona’s most experienced civil traffic judicial officers for a tour of the do’s and don’ts, best practices, and common challenges. Whether you’ve heard one civil traffic case or a hundred, expect to leave this training better prepared to adjudicate these cases effectively and justly. Material Evaluation The Big, Wide World of Motions Honorable Jeffrey Klotz, Tucson City Court More motions are filed on DUI cases than any other misdemeanor. Managing these motions can be a time consuming and daunting task for judges. In this session, we will discuss a wide variety of motions, both common and uncommon, that you may see at different stages of your DUI cases. The presenter(s) will share valuable insight and practical perspective on how best to tackle the challenges presented by the breadth and volume of motions you see in DUI matters. Material Evaluation
10:00 – 10:30am	Break
10:30 – 12:00pm	Closing Plenary: Misdemeanor DUI – Getting Across the Finish Line While You are Still Standing Honorable Charles Adornetto -Wickenburg Municipal Court Darlene Cortez - San Luis Municipal Court Jennifer Curtiss - Tempe Municipal Court Honorable Craig Jennings - Avondale City Court Honorable Jerry Landau - Administrative Office of the Courts Louis Santaella - City of Scottsdale David Ward - City of Phoenix Public Defender’s Office Ensuring that Driving Under the Influence (DUI) cases are resolved timely is vital to delivering justice, protecting public safety, and supporting public trust and confidence among Arizona citizens. The Arizona Supreme Court has adopted Criminal DUI Misdemeanor case processing standards to advance this purpose. This training will cover the revised time standards, caseflow management best practices, and strategies for meeting benchmarks in Criminal DUI Misdemeanor cases. Insights from judges, court administrators, and attorneys will be presented. Material DUI Time Standards DPS Evaluation

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
LODGING: Please indicate lodging needs in your registration. A grant from the Governor's Office of Highway Safety provides lodging and travel reimbursement for full-time limited jurisdiction judges traveling more than 50 miles. Those not meeting these criteria but still wanting a room at the $183.97/ inclusive of tax, should select the appropriate box in the registration to indicate a need for lodging. *ALL* lodging reservations will be made through a master list submitted by the Supreme Court.
REGISTRATION FEES: $75 for one-day Jury Trial Academy $150 for two-day Traffic Conference Registration fees will be invoiced to your court after registration to cover meals and refreshments. Continental breakfast and refreshment breaks will be all days; lunch will be provided on Wednesday and Thursday.
REFUNDS/CANCELLATION: Refunds for cancellations are available, less 25% administrative fee until 11/14/2025. No refunds are available after 11/14/2025, but registration may be transferred. Please contact Julee Bruno at [email protected] for additional information.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

LODGING:

Please indicate lodging needs in your registration. A grant from the Governor's Office of Highway Safety provides lodging and travel reimbursement for full-time limited jurisdiction judges traveling more than 50 miles. Those not meeting these criteria but still wanting a room at the $183.97/ inclusive of tax, should select the appropriate box in the registration to indicate a need for lodging. ALL lodging reservations will be made through a master list submitted by the Supreme Court.

REGISTRATION FEES:

$75 for one-day Jury Trial Academy
$150 for two-day Traffic Conference

Registration fees will be invoiced to your court after registration to cover meals and refreshments. Continental breakfast and refreshment breaks will be all days; lunch will be provided on Wednesday and Thursday.

REFUNDS/CANCELLATION:
Refunds for cancellations are available, less 25% administrative fee until 11/14/2025. No refunds are available after 11/14/2025, but registration may be transferred. Please contact Julee Bruno at [email protected] for additional information.