2026 Felony Defender Training
The 2026 Felony Defender Training, co-sponsored by the UNC School of Government and the Office of Indigent Defense Services, is now open. PROGRAM OVERVIEW, DATES, AND LOCATION: The Felony Defender Training […]
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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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NCBA – 2026 Criminal Justice Section Annual Program
As a courtesy to our friends at the NCBA, we are sharing this information about their upcoming Criminal Justice Section CLE. NOTE: Resources and training opportunities from outside IDS are […]
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2026 Child Support Enforcement Course
UNC School of Government 400 South Rd., Chapel Hill, United StatesThe 2026 Child Support Enforcement course, co-sponsored by the UNC School of Government and the Office of Indigent Defense Services, is now open. PROGRAM OVERVIEW, DATE, AND LOCATION: Child Support […]
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Current Developments in Criminal Law – Webinar
Registration for the Current Developments in Criminal Law webinar is now open. Thanks to the support of the Office of Indigent Defense Services and the UNC School of Government, we are […]
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Probabilistic Genotyping: Interpreting Complex DNA Mixtures with STRmix
FREE CLE Probabilistic Genotyping: Interpreting Complex DNA Mixtures with STRmix Presented by Dr. Max Noureddine Feb. 25, 2026, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Johnston County Courthouse – in person only 2 hours of […]
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‘Whiskey in the Courtroom’ 12: Neurodiversity
Duke Law School Durham, NCIndigent Defense Services and the Duke Law Center for Criminal Justice and Professional Responsibility are pleased to announce the twelfth annual CLE, “Whiskey in the Courtroom: Evolving Trends in Forensic […]
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2026 Civil Defense Special Topic
UNC School of Government 400 South Rd., Chapel Hill, United StatesThe 2026 Civil Defense Special Topic, co-sponsored by the UNC School of Government and the Office of Indigent Defense Services, is now open. PROGRAM OVERVIEW, DATES, AND LOCATION: This program will […]
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Vaya Health LME/MCO Info Session
Vaya Health LME/MCO Information Session for the following counties: Alamance, Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Caldwell, Caswell, Chatham, Cherokee, Clay, Franklin, Graham, Granville, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, […]
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Probabilistic Genotyping: Interpreting Complex DNA Mixtures with STRmix
FREE CLE Probabilistic Genotyping: Interpreting Complex DNA Mixtures with STRmix Presented by Dr. Max Noureddine Feb. 25, 2026, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Johnston County Courthouse – in person only 2 hours of […]
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Defending Sexual Assault Cases Training
UNC School of Government 400 South Rd., Chapel Hill, United StatesThe Defending Sexual Assault Cases Training, co-sponsored by the UNC School of Government and the Office of Indigent Defense Services, is now open. PROGRAM OVERVIEW, DATES, AND LOCATION: The program […]
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Probabilistic Genotyping: Interpreting Complex DNA Mixtures with STRmix
FREE CLE Probabilistic Genotyping: Interpreting Complex DNA Mixtures with STRmix Presented by Dr. Max Noureddine Feb. 25, 2026, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Johnston County Courthouse – in person only 2 hours of […]