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Recent News
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J. Chad Perry Reappointed as Chief Special Counsel
Congratulations are in order for J. Chad Perry. On May 1, 2026, the IDS Commission voted unanimously to reappoint him as Chief Special Counsel for North Carolina for a new […]
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IDS Commission to Meet Friday, May 1, 2026
The IDS Commission will meet on Friday, May 1, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location: The NC Administrative Office of the Courts / NC Judicial Center – 901 Corporate Center Drive, […]
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Juvenile First-Degree Murder Roster Project Launches
Today marks the official launch of the new Juvenile First-Degree Murder Roster (JFDM Roster) project. Beginning today, courts in 27 North Carolina counties will have a new, separate roster of […]
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Announcing Expert Services Project
We want court appointed attorneys to use experts, and we want using experts to be easier for attorneys. Access to qualified expert services is essential to the provision of indigent […]
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‘Public Defense Day’ 2026
Today marks the 63rd anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court landmark case of Gideon v. Wainwright. (See the Facts and Case Summary from www.uscourts.gov, and for more information click here.) […]
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IDS to Welcome New Regional Defender May 1
IDS is pleased to announce that Daniel Meier will join the IDS team as the new regional defender on May 1, 2026. Daniel comes to IDS from his law firm, […]