Florida Criminal Law Resources: Florida Criminal Defense Investigation
By Ken Strutin, Published on January 21, 2008
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Investigation is a cornerstone of Florida criminal defense work. See Part IV Investigation and Preparation in ABA Standards for Florida Criminal Justice: Prosecution and Defense Function (3rd ed 1993). And the role of the investigator is central to every important step in the process from case preparation to post-conviction challenges. This article aims to highlight select online resources describing defense investigation standards and practices, training and certification options, and to point out some useful guides and educational materials.

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Florida Criminal Defense Investigation Training Council (CDITC)

"The Florida Criminal Defense Investigation Training Council was established to encourage a dialogue among professionals and scholars involved in various aspects of Florida criminal defense investigation. The Council exists as an open forum in which investigative philosophy, methodology, education, and principles of ethical inquiry can be considered via academic training programs, discussions, debate, and writings. The Council is actively pursuing the goals of professional competence and academic excellence via the Board Certified Florida Criminal Defense Investigator program and the Training Accreditation Program. The Council encourages professionals actively engaged in the discipline of Florida Criminal Defense Investigation to join the Council and pursue the designation of Board Certified Florida Criminal Defense Investigator."