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.
Events
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Higher-Level Felony Defense
UNC School of Government 400 South Rd., Chapel Hill, United States -
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Juvenile Defender Conference
North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts 901 Corporate Center Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina -
Parent Attorney Conference
North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts 901 Corporate Center Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina -
Complex DNA Mixtures Interpretation and the Incorporation of Probabilistic Genotyping (PG) Software Webinar
North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts 901 Corporate Center Drive, Raleigh, North CarolinaFree -
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IDS Commission Meeting
North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts 901 Corporate Center Drive, Raleigh, North CarolinaThe IDS Commission will meet in person and via Zoom from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Watch Here (The meeting will be livestreamed.) Materials: 2021.07.30_IDS Commission Meeting Packet HIGHLIGHTS OF FY2021
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NCAJ Skills Academy – Intermediate Criminal Defense (Expert Witnesses/Motions Practice)
North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts 901 Corporate Center Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina -
Defender Trial School
North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts 901 Corporate Center Drive, Raleigh, North CarolinaParticipants will use their own cases to develop a cohesive theory of defense at trial and to apply that theory through all stages of a criminal trial, including voir dire, opening and closing arguments, and direct and cross-examination. This program is open to public defenders and private attorneys who perform a significant amount of appointed […]
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Jailhouse Informant Testimony Webinar
North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts 901 Corporate Center Drive, Raleigh, North CarolinaFree -
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Litigating Sex Offense Cases Webinar
North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts 901 Corporate Center Drive, Raleigh, North CarolinaFree -
NCAJ Virtual Convention
North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts 901 Corporate Center Drive, Raleigh, North CarolinaAll programing will be delivered on a new, state-of-the-art virtual platform through Elevate virtual event systems, including a virtual exhibit hall where you can mix and mingle with NCAJ sponsors and exhibitors and even win prizes. The June 11 NCAJ Annual Meeting will include awards, a state of the association address from Executive Director Kim Crouch, the […]
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Summer Criminal Law Webinar
North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts 901 Corporate Center Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina