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!
2026 IDS Forensic Science Education Series
IDS and the Mecklenburg Public Defender’s Office provide regular continuing education to dozens of NC criminal defense and parent attorneys, investigators, and mitigation specialists who attend the IDS Forensic Science Education Series.
In 2026, we will offer monthly 90-minute webinars on various aspects of forensic evidence. These webinars will take place typically at 12:30 pm on the first Thursday of each month. Click here to view the 2026 Schedule.
The first six sessions of 2026 will focus on understanding and advocating for neurodivergent clients.
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GPS and Electronic Monitoring Virtual CLE
GPS and Electronic Monitoring for Defenders Part II with the Department of Juvenile Justice
Fri, May 16 | Webex
Registration link: https://nccourts.webex.com/weblink/register/rb6e9cfc47b01f8b4769e0cc078479df5
Speakers:
- Karmen Turlington, Division of Juvenile Justice
- Melissa Wilson, BI Incorporated
OJD Training Calendar Event Link: https://www.ncjuveniledefender.org/event-details/gps-and-electronic-monitoring-for-defenders-part-ii-with-department-of-juvenile-justice
Description: Join the NC Division of Juvenile Justice as they describe how they monitor GPS and Electronic devices. They will discuss what they look for when they are monitoring youth, what it looks like when youth tamper with a device, and what they observe when a device is removed. As GPS/EM is one of the most common alternatives to detention, come out to learn directly from DJJ how they monitor youth ordered to wear these devices.
