The new state accounting system goes live next month! Here’s what staff (whose salaries are paid by the State) should do: To ensure all your
Rowan County Bar Association to host in-person CLE in Western NC
For more than 10 years, the Rowan County local Bar has provided CLE opportunities annually focusing on both Criminal Law and Family Law. This year,
IDS returns to the 71st Annual Assistant and Deputy Clerks Educational Conference
WILMINGTON—For the first time in several years, the fiscal staff of IDS acquired a slot to present in a break-out session on day two of the clerks’
NC has a presence at the 2023 Gideon’s Promise Leadership Summit
The Gideon’s Promise Leadership Summit was held at the end of July this year in Atlanta.Each year, Gideon’s Promise hosts an event that brings
New Hanover PD Office expands, opens second office in Pender County
BURGAW—As of June 28, the new Pender County Public Defender Office has been open for business. Unanimous support from the Pender County Local Bar
IDS publishes its first Newsletter
We are pleased to share the first issue of a quarterly newsletter, designed to inform stakeholders of the latest endeavors, achievements,
IDS welcomes Shannon Simmons to the Fiscal Team
The Office of Indigent Defense Services is pleased to announce Shannon Simmons has joined the fiscal team to serve as IDS Accountant. Her first day
Nani Suarez joins the OJD
The Office of the Juvenile Defender and IDS welcome Nani Suarez to serve as the Communications Specialist/Project Coordinator for the Office of the
IDS to offer free MH CLE on Secondary Traumatic Stress; Preregistration is open!
Carla Huff, IDS Recruitment and Training Coordinator, is offering several opportunities for some important training that may benefit those who do
IDS to offer free CLE on Adverse Childhood Experiences; Preregistration is Open Now
Carla Huff, IDS Recruitment and Training Coordinator, is offering several opportunities for important training that will benefit those who do indigent
NCAOC podcast features historic interview with Wallace C. Harrelson
ICYMI: Episode 68 of the All Things Judicial podcast features excerpts of a 2008 interview with former Judicial District 18 (Guilford County) Chief
IDS to offer Introductory Webinar on Adverse Childhood Experiences, Secondary Trauma, and Forensics 101
On June 29, 2023, be ready to listen, learn, and engage as IDS staff members present topics to offer deeper insight into criminal defense. This
Pollard addresses the Governor’s Crime Commission, makes headlines
IDS Executive Director Mary Pollard and the UNC School of Government's Defender Educator Phil Dixon spoke at a recent meeting of the Governor's Crime
Assistant Public Defender makes headlines with the NC AOC
As you may recall, Chief Justice Paul Newby presented Max Ashworth of New Hanover County with an award for professionalism at the 2023 Spring Public
IDS Welcomes Carla Huff, IDS Recruitment and Training Coordinator
Through a grant made possible by IOLTA, the Office of Indigent Defense Services is pleased to announce that Carla Huff, LCSW, will serve as the IDS
Max Silva joins IDS to serve as Legal Assistant
The Office of Indigent Defense Services is pleased to announce Max Silva recently joined the IDS team to serve as Legal Assistant. He comes to IDS
For all IDS Employees: Use only the new IDS-A-25 travel form for reimbursement
The Office of Indigent Defense Services now requires use of its own new, internally developed travel reimbursement form, exclusively for use only by
The Office of the Juvenile Defender is Hiring
The Office of the Juvenile Defender (OJD) is seeking a communications professional with an interest in the North Carolina judicial system,
Investigator Directory
IDS has launched a searchable database of private investigators that will help attorneys find investigators for court appointed criminal cases:
Private Investigator Directory added to IDS website
Are you looking for an investigator who can find and interview witnesses, review evidence, gather and document additional evidence, examine the crime
The Office of the Juvenile Defender will hold a virtual training event Friday, April 14, 2023
Join State Juvenile Defender Eric Zogry and other youth defenders as we explore the “Role of the Youth Defender.” This training is the second
The Office of the Capital Defender is Hiring
Are you interested in capital case work in North Carolina? Two outstanding legal teams are looking for qualified professionals to serve in the
Amanda Bunch is named IDS Communications Specialist
The Office of Indigent Defense Services would like to introduce Amanda Bunch, IDS Communications Specialist. Her official start date was February 7,
IDS appoints Jamie Blackwell to Business Analyst & Process Manager
Please join IDS in welcoming Jamie Blackwell as the IDS Business Analyst & Process Manager. His official start date was February 13,