Upcoming Training

Litigation in NGRI post-commitment proceedings: A training for appellate attorneys

September 11, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM - via Zoom
Approved for 1.0 Law & Legal Credits 
Presented by Jennifer Bartlett, Managing Attorney for OPD’s NGRI Program.

This presentation is designed for appellate attorneys representing clients in NGRI (not guilty by reason of insanity) post-commitment appeals. It will provide an overview of the process for an insanity acquittee to obtain conditional or unconditional release from a civil commitment following a NGRI finding.  Appellate attorneys will also learn about the current issues in the trial courts appropriate for appellate review. 

Please email appellatetraining@opd.wa.gov to request the Zoom link.  Attendees will submit their request for WSBA CLE credits via post-program survey.

Please contact Jennifer.Bartlett@opd.wa.gov for substantive questions about the training.

Representing Parents and Children in the Court of Appeals: 
Motion for Discretionary Review Basics and Strategic Representation

Dates and registration info TBD
Two 2.5-hour sessions held via Zoom
5.0 Law & Legal CLE credits will be sought
Presented by Jennifer Winkler, OPD Appellate Resource Attorney & guest presenter