Monthly Attorney Orientation
For Lawyers who are New to Indigent Defense
Beginning August 1, IDS staff will provide orientation for new attorneys on the first Friday of each month from 1-2 p.m.
Topics will include a guided tour of the IDS website, information on training and CLE opportunities, access to wellness resources and more. You will also be able to connect with other defense attorneys for future collaboration!
2025 IDS Forensic Science Education Series – Part 2
IDS and the Mecklenburg Public Defender’s Office offer FREE, regular continuing education to criminal defense and parent attorneys, investigators, and mitigation specialists across North Carolina.
Inside the State Crime Lab: Forensic Testing Explained
July 24: Drug Chemistry – Forensic Scientist Manager Amanda Venable
Aug. 7: Toxicology – Forensic Scientist Supervisor Danielle O’Connell
Sept. 4: Trace Evidence – Forensic Scientist Manager David Freehling
Sept. 18: Mobile Device Examinations and Audio/Video Examinations – Forensic Scientist II Sterling Hunt
Oct. 2: Forensic Biology – Forensic Scientist Supervisor Wendell Ivory
Nov. 6: Firearms – Forensic Scientist Manager Jennifer Slish
Dec. 4: Latent Evidence – Forensic Scientist Managers Summer Maffett and Karen Morrow
IDS Mental Health and Education Series
Monthly sessions are held on the third Thursday of each month from 1-2 p.m. EST.
Topics Include:
- Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder – July
- Trauma Stewardship for Self and Others – August
- Suicide Prevention – September
- Stress Management for the Holidays – October
- 6 “R”s of Trauma-Informed Care – November
- Perinatal Mental Health – December
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2024 Death Penalty Seminar
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2024 Death Penalty Seminar | April 25-26, 2024
Durham, NC
Above is the link for the Death Penalty 2024 Seminar. The link includes the agenda, the registration form, and hotel reservation information.
This year’s seminar has two parts, each with a separate fee.
On Thursday night, April 25, 2024, there will be an open bar reception, a banquet, and a presentation that gives you one hour CLE credit for substance abuse/ mental health.
This is a very enjoyable night and the staff from the Office of the Capital Defender hope you will attend. Check into your room Thursday afternoon and enjoy a great evening of food, fellowship, and a great program.
Friday, April 26, 2024 will be a full day of speakers and presentations on various topics.
This is an in-person seminar only.
LOCATION:
The Doubletree RDU Hotel at Research Triangle Park, 4810 Page Creek Lane, Durham
**If you have questions please contact Veronica McCoy at NCAJ or Terry Alford.
Special note for state employees:
You can ask the state to reimburse you for your mileage, room, meals, and registration fee at the rates allowed by the state. Please note the Thursday night presentation and banquet fee will not be reimbursed. To get the other costs reimbursed, you must complete the AOC-A-182 request form and have it approved by your supervisor prior to the seminar. You would then pay for the mileage, room, meals, registration fee and then seek reimbursement after the seminar. Be sure to keep your receipts and hotel folio.
