Motley Speaker Series | Disparate Outcomes in Criminal Court: The Role of Prosecutorial Discretion

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

5:00 PM to 7:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)

Webinar CLE Pass Eligible

United States

This segment of the Constance Baker Motley Series on Racial Inequality is presented by the Connecticut Bar Association (CBA) and its Diversity and Inclusion Committee, in collaboration and co-sponsorship with the Connecticut Bar Foundation (CBF), and James W. Cooper Fellows.

About the Program

Prosecutors possess extraordinary discretion in deciding which cases and charges to pursue as well as which alternatives to consider. The exercise of this discretion plays a significant role in determining who ends up being convicted and for how long individuals are incarcerated. This program explores this prosecutorial power, discusses relevant Connecticut statistics of criminal justice outcomes and examines the important role of prosecutorial discretion in reducing the disparate racial impact of the criminal justice system.

You Will Learn

• Connecticut statistics of criminal justice outcomes
• The role of prosecutorial discretion in reducing the disparate racial impact of the criminal justice system

Who Should Attend

Any attorney interested in examining the important role of prosecutorial discretion in reducing the disparate racial impact of the criminal justice system.