BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Indigent Defense Services - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Indigent Defense Services X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.ncids.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Indigent Defense Services REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241112 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241116 DTSTAMP:20260404T081404 CREATED:20240917T205048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T174008Z UID:10000430-1731369600-1731715199@www.ncids.org SUMMARY:2024 Misdemeanor Defender Training DESCRIPTION:Registration for the 2024 Misdemeanor Defender Training\, co-sponsored by the School of Government and the Office of Indigent Defense Services\, is now available at https://www.sog.unc.edu/courses/misdemeanor-defender-training. \nAgenda – 2024 Misdemeanor Defender Training\nProgram: This course is an introductory program for attorneys new to misdemeanor cases. Sessions focus on stops and searches\, impaired driving\, ethical issues in district court\, sentencing and jail credit\, probation violations\, and other matters in misdemeanor cases. The program also provides instruction on client interviewing\, negotiation\, and trial skills\, including a small group workshop on trial skills. \n  \nParticipants: This training is for public defenders\, private assigned and managed assigned counsel who perform a significant amount of appointed work in district court. \n  \nLocation\, Dates\, and Times: The agenda can be found on the course page. This training will be held from Tuesday\, November 12 through Friday\, November 15 at the School of Government. \n  \nRegistration: To register and find other program information\, including our cancellation and refund policy\, visit https://www.sog.unc.edu/courses/misdemeanor-defender-training. The registration deadline is 5:00 p.m. on Friday\, November 1. If you register\, please plan on attending all sessions. \n  \nNote that you must create a new account when registering for the first time in the system. If you encounter any registration issues\, explore our list of frequently asked questions. You may also contact registration@sog.unc.edu or call 919-966-4414. \n  \nFee: The registration fee for private assigned and managed assigned counsel is $525\, which includes all materials\, parking\, breaks\, and lunches. There is no fee for IDS state employees. \n  \nA limited number of scholarships are available for private assigned and managed assigned counsel. If you are interested in applying\, click here to complete the scholarship application. You must apply and receive approval for a scholarship before registering. Please apply as soon as possible. Scholarships are awarded no later than two weeks after application submission. The scholarship application deadline is Friday\, October 25. \n  \nCLE: This training will offer approximately 21.75 hours of continuing legal education (CLE) credit\, including one hour of ethics\, and qualifies for NC State Bar criminal law specialization credit\, pending State Bar approval. \n  \nHotel Information: A block of rooms is available at the Tru by Hilton Chapel Hill hotel (1742 Fordham Blvd Chapel Hill\, NC ) for $112 plus tax. This rate includes a complimentary breakfast\, parking\, and free wi-fi. To reserve a room\, book here and use code “MDT” or call the hotel at 984-291-7200 and ask for the Misdemeanor Defender Training room block. The reservation deadline is Saturday\, October 12\, 2024. \n  \nAdditional Information: We look forward to seeing you in November. If you have any questions or would like further information\, contact Program Manager Kayla Fowler at kfowler@sog.unc.edu. If you have questions regarding the content\, contact Danny Spiegel\, Assistant Professor of Public Law and Government\, at spiegel@sog.unc.edu. \n  \nThe School of Government is committed to equality of educational opportunity. The School does not discriminate in offering access to its educational programs and activities on the basis of race\, color\, gender\, age\, national origin\, religion\, creed\, disability\, veteran’s status\, sexual orientation\, gender identity\, or gender expression. If you have a disability and need accommodation to participate in any School of Government program\, please let us know. URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/2024-misdemeanor-defender-training/ LOCATION:UNC School of Government\, 400 South Rd.\, Chapel Hill\, 27599\, United States CATEGORIES:CLE GEO:35.910194;-79.0419721 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=UNC School of Government 400 South Rd. Chapel Hill 27599 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=400 South Rd.:geo:-79.0419721,35.910194 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T081404 CREATED:20231204T141344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T211322Z UID:10000261-1731664800-1731682800@www.ncids.org SUMMARY:IDS Commission Meeting DESCRIPTION:The IDS Commission will meet on Friday\, November 15\, 2024\, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in person. \nThe meeting will be held at the N.C. Administrative Office of the Courts (NCAOC)\, located at 901 Corporate Center Drive\, Raleigh\, NC 27607. \n**We will meet in the Hickory Board Room. \nLink to the Proposed Agenda \nLink to the Meeting Materials URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/ids-commission-meeting-12/ CATEGORIES:IDS Commission Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T081404 CREATED:20241119T160429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T160429Z UID:10000433-1733491800-1733497200@www.ncids.org SUMMARY:FREE 2024 Winter Criminal Law Update Webinar - Register Now! DESCRIPTION:Registration for the Winter 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 pleased to announce that there is no registration fee for indigent defenders who meet the eligibility criteria described below. \nThe 2024 Winter Criminal Law Update will cover recent criminal law decisions issued by the North Carolina appellate courts and highlight significant criminal law legislation enacted by the North Carolina General Assembly. School of Government faculty Phil Dixon\, Joe Hyde\, and Daniel Spiegel will discuss a wide range of issues affecting felony and misdemeanor cases in the North Carolina state courts. The webinar includes a dynamic visual presentation\, live audio\, and interactive Q & A. \nParticipants: This webinar is open to public defenders\, private attorneys who do indigent criminal defense work\, and other court personnel who handle criminal cases. \nSchedule: The webinar will be held on Friday\, December 6\, 2024\, from 1:30 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Please plan to sign on 15 minutes before the start of the webinar to test your connection. \nRegistration: Visit https://www.sog.unc.edu/courses/criminal-law-webinars-case-and-legislative-updates to register online and find additional information about the webinar. Pre-registration is required. The deadline is 5:00 p.m.\, Monday\, December 2. \nFee: There is no registration fee for IDS state employees. There is no registration fee for private assigned counsel\, managed assigned counsel\, or capital attorneys who were paid more than $500 for indigent cases during the 2023-2024 fiscal year (July 1\, 2023-June 30\, 2024). The registration fee for private attorneys and others is $90.00. \nQuestions Regarding Private Assigned Counsel and Managed Assigned Counsel Eligibility: If you have questions regarding your eligibility to attend the program without paying a registration fee\, please contact Aaron Gallagher\, IDS Fiscal Officer\, at aaron.m.gallagher@nccourts.org to determine your eligibility. \nCLE Credit & Certification: The webinar offers 1.5 hours of general CLE credit and qualifies for North Carolina State Bar criminal law specialization credit. To receive CLE credit\, all participants must pre-register individually\, even if the webinar is watched in a group setting. To receive partial credit\, please submit your form to John Sherman at sherman@sog.unc.edu by 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday\, December 11. \nFor More Information: Contact John Sherman\, Program Manager\, at sherman@sog.unc.edu. \nThe School of Government is committed to equality of educational opportunity. The School does not discriminate in offering access to its educational programs and activities on the basis of age\, gender\, race\, color\, national origin\, religion\, creed\, disability\, veteran status\, sexual orientation\, gender identity\, or gender expression. If you have a disability and need accommodation to participate in any School of Government program\, please let us know.  URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/2024-winter-criminal-law-update/ CATEGORIES:CLE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T081404 CREATED:20241120T181554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T181554Z UID:10000434-1736337600-1736341200@www.ncids.org SUMMARY:Options in Capacity to Proceed to Trial Restoration DESCRIPTION:The Mecklenburg County Public Defender’s Office is hosting a free-to-attend CLE on Options in Capacity to Proceed to Trial Restoration. This CLE is approved for 1 general CLE hour and you must either sign in if attending in person\, OR if attending the live webcast\, complete the post CLE survey (or email me your name\, NC State Bar # and how long you attended). \nPlease register below: \nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSaDrnunYvSXf62RWDjEnAdxqwYBitL5KzidTc9FaNGonqVA/viewform?usp=sf_link \n\nWhen: Wednesday January 8\, 2024 from 12pm-1pm. You may log on or enter the 4th floor conference room of the Mecklenburg County Public Defender’s Office by 11:45am. \nWhere: Anyplace you have internet or the 4th floor conference room (720 E 4th St Charlotte; take the elevator to the 4th floor and the conference room is on your left.) \nWhat:  This one-hour presentation will be divided into four sections: \n\nA brief overview of Incapacity to Proceed (ITP) including a review of the Dusky Standard and how it applied and assessed in North Carolina at the local level and at the state hospital.\nThe fundamentals of capacity restoration will be discussed with a focus on the areas of: psychiatric stability\, knowledge of legal system and individual circumstance\, and development of problem-solving abilities\nReview of the legal and clinical criteria for the three types of capacity restoration programs currently available for Mecklenburg County defendants: Inpatient at Broughton State Psychiatric Hospital\, Detention-based through NC-RISE\, and Outpatient at Atrium Health’s CCRP\nInstruction in court referral process to the various capacity restoration programs with a focus streamlining the assessment/admission process\, reducing delays and the scheduling of unnecessary court hearings\, and allowing defendants to be served in the most appropriate/least restrictive setting.\n\nWho:  \nDr. Anna Abate is a licensed clinical psychologist with specialized expertise in forensic psychology. She earned her Ph.D. from Sam Houston State University\, completing her training through internship at the University of North Carolina and fellowship at the Institute of Law\, Psychiatry\, & Public Policy at the University of Virginia. Her background includes managing research initiatives\, conducting forensic evaluations\, and guiding program evaluation and policy development. Previously\, Dr. Abate served as the Assistant Director of Research at North Carolina State University’s Center for Family and Community Engagement\, where she supported various research and evaluation efforts. Simultaneously\, she managed a private practice\, providing forensic evaluations and mental health assessments for a variety of psycho-legal questions. Currently\, Dr. Abate serves as Program Administrator for the NC RISE program\, where she plays a critical role in overseeing and developing this jail-based capacity restoration program. \n  \nDr. Sherif Soliman is the medical director for the Atrium Health Community Capacity Restoration Program and the Program Director for the Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship Training Program. He is board certified in General\, Forensic\, and Geriatric Psychiatry and is a Clinical Associate Professor at the Wake Forest of Medicine and Atrium Health. In addition\, he holds an academic appointment at Case Western Reserve School of Medicine in Cleveland\, Ohio. He completed medical school (2000)\, psychiatry residency (2004)\, and geriatric psychiatry fellowship (2005) at Wayne State University in Detroit and has completed Forensic Psychiatry fellowship training at Case Western (2006). \nAfter graduating fellowship in 2006\, Dr. Soliman served as an attending psychiatrist at Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare and as the Associate Forensic Director of the former Cleveland Campus of Northcoast. Dr. Soliman’s duties included treating and evaluating forensic and civil patients\, completing forensic reports such as risk assessments and competence to stand trial evaluations\, and designing policies for the treatment and assessment of forensic patients. Dr. Soliman was also forensic psychiatrist at the Cuyahoga County Court Clinic and the City of Cleveland Municipal Court Psychiatric Clinic. Dr. Soliman’s duties included completing forensic reports such as sanity at the time of the act evaluations\, mitigation of penalty evaluations\, and competence to stand trial evaluations\, among others. He served as a CIT trainer for the Cleveland Police Department. \nDr. Soliman moved to Charlotte\, North Carolina in 2018 to join Atrium Health\, where he works as a forensic psychiatrist and an emergency department psychiatrist. In addition\, he does forensic psychiatric evaluations at Broughton Hospital. Dr. Soliman servs as chair of the Geriatric Psychiatry and the Law Committee at the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law\, is a past president of the Midwest Chapter of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law and has been awarded the Award for Best Teacher in a Forensic Fellowship by the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law. This award is awarded for excellence in teaching forensic psychiatry fellows. Dr. Soliman is active in teaching medical students\, residents\, and fellows. In addition to teaching residents at Atrium Health\, he teaches forensic psychiatry fellows at Case Western Reserve\, residents at Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC)\, and been an invited speaker at other residency programs throughout the country. He has also lectured at Continuing Legal Education conferences and to adult protective services workers. \n  \nStephen Strzelecki\, Psy.D. is a forensic and clinical neuropsychologist who has been licensed in North Carolina since 1995. He has worked in various settings\, including inpatient pediatric rehabilitation\, community mental health\, and private practice\, which also included contractual forensic evaluations through the local mental health Managed Care Organization (MCO) and the NC Department of Juvenile Justice. \nSince 2013\, Dr. Strzelecki has been part of Mecklenburg County’s Criminal Justice Services (CJS)\, where he serves as the Clinical Director of the Forensic Evaluations Unit (FEU).  In this role he oversees the completion of Mecklenburg County court-ordered forensic psychological evaluations from all levels of the judiciary\, as well as behavioral health diversion programs and grant-based projects designed to address the needs of justice involved individuals with severe mental health disorders\, substance use issues\, and intellectual-developmental disabilities. \nProjects in which Dr. Strzelecki is involved include; Understanding the Frequent Utilizer Population research project with Policy Research Associates\, SOAR-Criminal Justice grant project through SAMHSA to expedite access to disability benefits for individuals that are experiencing homelessness and involved with the criminal justice system\, and SAMHSA’s GAINS Center-Learning Collaborative: Competence to Stand Trial/Competence Restoration project with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. \nWithin Mecklenburg County\, Dr. Strzelecki serves as the chair for the Stepping Up Committee\, which is part of a state and national initiative that focuses on reducing the number of individuals with mental illness in jails. He is also a member the Substance Use Disorder Task Force Leadership team\, the Involuntary Commitment Committee\, Juvenile Model Court Committee\, and an instructor with the Mecklenburg County CIT program. \n  \nYolanda Tindal is the program manager for the Atrium Health Community Capacity Restoration Program. As a licensed clinician\, she has over 15 years of experience working closely with populations interacting with mental health services in conjunction with the criminal justice system. Yolanda is currently designing\, implementing and managing a grant funded pilot program provided by the Department of Health and Human Services. She and her colleagues have been tasked with the demonstrating the efficacy and reduced treatment costs of community-based restoration programs. \n  \nPlease email Anthony.F.Monaghan@nccourts.org with any questions. URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/options-in-capacity-to-proceed-to-trial-restoration/ LOCATION:Mecklenburg Public Defender’s Office\, 720 E 4th Street\, Charlotte\, NC\, United States CATEGORIES:CLE GEO:35.2204475;-80.8380047 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mecklenburg Public Defender’s Office 720 E 4th Street Charlotte NC United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=720 E 4th Street:geo:-80.8380047,35.2204475 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250110T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250110T123000 DTSTAMP:20260404T081404 CREATED:20250106T174444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T174444Z UID:10000439-1736506800-1736512200@www.ncids.org SUMMARY:Defense Challenges to Firearms Evidence DESCRIPTION:Click HERE for more information about this CLE opportunity. \nJanuary 10\, 2025 at 11 a.m. \nBrunswick County Courthouse \nTo Register: Email Bailey.P.Woods2@nccourts.org  URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/defense-challenges-to-firearms-evidence/ LOCATION:Brunswick County Courthouse\, 310 Government Center Drive NE\, Bolivia\, NC\, 28422\, United States CATEGORIES:CLE GEO:34.0584682;-78.1624943 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Brunswick County Courthouse 310 Government Center Drive NE Bolivia NC 28422 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=310 Government Center Drive NE:geo:-78.1624943,34.0584682 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250116 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250118 DTSTAMP:20260404T081404 CREATED:20241210T164305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T164305Z UID:10000435-1736985600-1737158399@www.ncids.org SUMMARY:2025 Guardianship Proceedings for Appointed Counsel and Civil Commitment Conferences DESCRIPTION:Registration for the 2025 Guardianship Proceedings for Appointed Counsel and Civil Commitment Conferences\, co-sponsored by the School of Government and the Office of Indigent Defense Services\, is now open. \nPROGRAM OVERVIEW\, DATES\, AND LOCATION: Both conferences will be held in-person at the School of Government in Chapel Hill and are open to public defenders\, appellate defenders\, and private attorneys representing respondents in civil commitment and guardianship proceedings. \nThe Guardianship Proceedings for Appointed Counsel conference is scheduled for Thursday\, January 16. \n\nTopics will include client competency determinations; recent statutory changes and what they mean for GALs; challenges faced by GALs and how to approach them; and the ethical duties (and dilemmas) common in this work.\n\nThe Civil Commitment Conference is scheduled for Friday\, January 17. \n\nTopics will include reviewing the nuts and bolts of effective representation in IVC proceedings; client mental health and capacity; defense counsel’s responsibilities after a hearing is finished (including appeals); and what to expect in this practice with E-Courts.\n\nWe will announce the final agendas at a later date\, closer to the programs. \nFEE: The registration fee for private assigned and managed assigned counsel is $175 for the Guardianship Proceedings for Appointed Counsel Conference and $175 for the Civil Commitment Conference. There is no fee for IDS state employees. \nSCHOLARSHIPS: A limited number of scholarships are available for private assigned and managed assigned counsel. If you are interested in applying\, complete the application linked below for the respective program you are seeking a scholarship for: \n\nGuardianship Proceedings at Appointed Counsel Scholarship – Apply here\nCivil Commitment Conference Scholarship – Apply here\n\nYou must apply and receive approval for a scholarship before registering. Please apply as soon as possible. Scholarships are awarded no later than two weeks after application submission. The scholarship application deadline for both trainings is Friday\, January 3. \nREGISTRATION: Register for the Guardianship Proceedings for Appointed Counsel conference here. \nRegister for the Civil Commitment Conference here. \nThe registration deadline for both trainings is 5:00 pm on Friday\, January 10. \nPlease explore our list of frequently asked questions if you encounter any registration issues. You may also contact our registration team at registration@sog.unc.edu or (919) 966-4414. \nCLE CREDIT: Agendas have not been finalized and are pending bar approval\, but at this time we anticipate the Guardianship Proceedings for Appointed Counsel conference will offer 5.25 hours of CLE\, including 1.0 hour ethics credit. \nAgendas have not been finalized and are pending bar approval\, but at this time we anticipate the Civil Commitment Conference will offer 5.00 hours of CLE\, including 1.0 hour ethics credit. \nTRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT—IDS STATE EMPLOYEES ONLY: Contact Shannon Simmons\, IDS Accounts Payable Supervisor\, at Shannon.J.Simmons2@nccourts.org or (919) 890-1660. Please note that travel reimbursement forms must be submitted to IDS Financial Services by the end of the month following the travel\, or reimbursement will be denied. \nHOTEL: A block of rooms is available at the Tru by Hilton Chapel Hill hotel (1742 Fordham Blvd Chapel Hill\, NC) for $106 plus tax. This rate includes a complimentary breakfast\, parking\, and free wi-fi. To reserve a room\, book here or call the hotel at (984) 291-7200 and ask for room block “904” or “Guardianship & Civil Commitment.” The reservation deadline is Friday\, December 20. \nADDITIONAL INFORMATION: We look forward to seeing you in January. If you have any questions or need further information\, contact Program Manager Kayla Fowler at kfowler@sog.unc.edu. If you have questions regarding the content\, please contact Timothy Heinle\, Teaching Assistant Professor\, at heinle@sog.unc.edu. URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/2025-guardianship-proceedings-for-appointed-counsel-and-civil-commitment-conferences/ LOCATION:UNC School of Government\, 400 South Rd.\, Chapel Hill\, 27599\, United States CATEGORIES:CLE GEO:35.910194;-79.0419721 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=DESCRIPTION:Registration for the 2025 Guardianship Proceedings for Appointed Counsel and Civil Commitment Conferences co-sponsored by the School of Government and the Office of Indigent Defense Services is now open. \nPROGRAM OVERVIEW DATES AND Both conferences will be held in-person at the School of Government in Chapel Hill and are open to public defenders appellate defenders and private attorneys representing respondents in civil commitment and guardianship proceedings. \nThe Guardianship Proceedings for Appointed Counsel conference is scheduled for Thursday January 16. \n\nTopics will include client competency determinations; recent statutory changes and what they mean for GALs; challenges faced by GALs and how to approach them; and the ethical duties (and dilemmas) common in this work.\n\nThe Civil Commitment Conference is scheduled for Friday January 17. \n\nTopics will include reviewing the nuts and bolts of effective representation in IVC proceedings; client mental health and capacity; defense counsel’s responsibilities after a hearing is finished (including appeals); and what to expect in this practice with E-Courts.\n\nWe will announce the final agendas at a later date closer to the programs. \nFEE: The registration fee for private assigned and managed assigned counsel is $175 for the Guardianship Proceedings for Appointed Counsel Conference and $175 for the Civil Commitment Conference. There is no fee for IDS state employees. \nSCHOLARSHIPS: A limited number of scholarships are available for private assigned and managed assigned counsel. If you are interested in applying complete the application linked below for the respective program you are seeking a scholarship for: \n\nGuardianship Proceedings at Appointed Counsel Scholarship – Apply here\nCivil Commitment Conference Scholarship – Apply here\n\nYou must apply and receive approval for a scholarship before registering. Please apply as soon as possible. Scholarships are awarded no later than two weeks after application submission. The scholarship application deadline for both trainings is Friday January 3. \nREGISTRATION: Register for the Guardianship Proceedings for Appointed Counsel conference here. \nRegister for the Civil Commitment Conference here. \nThe registration deadline for both trainings is 5:00 pm on Friday January 10. \nPlease explore our list of frequently asked questions if you encounter any registration issues. You may also contact our registration team at registration@sog.unc.edu or (919) 966-4414. \nCLE CREDIT: Agendas have not been finalized and are pending bar approval but at this time we anticipate the Guardianship Proceedings for Appointed Counsel conference will offer 5.25 hours of CLE including 1.0 hour ethics credit. \nAgendas have not been finalized and are pending bar approval but at this time we anticipate the Civil Commitment Conference will offer 5.00 hours of CLE including 1.0 hour ethics credit. \nTRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT—IDS STATE EMPLOYEES ONLY: Contact Shannon Simmons IDS Accounts Payable Supervisor at Shannon.J.Simmons2@nccourts.org or (919) 890-1660. Please note that travel reimbursement forms must be submitted to IDS Financial Services by the end of the month following the travel or reimbursement will be denied. \nHOTEL: A block of rooms is available at the Tru by Hilton Chapel Hill hotel (1742 Fordham Blvd Chapel Hill NC) for $106 plus tax. This rate includes a complimentary breakfast parking and free wi-fi. To reserve a room book here or call the hotel at (984) 291-7200 and ask for room block “904” or “Guardianship & Civil Commitment.” The reservation deadline is Friday December 20. \nADDITIONAL INFORMATION: We look forward to seeing you in January. If you have any questions or need further information contact Program Manager Kayla Fowler at kfowler@sog.unc.edu. If you have questions regarding the content please contact Timothy Heinle Teaching Assistant Professor at heinle@sog.unc.edu.;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=400 South Rd.:geo:-79.0419721,35.910194 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T081404 CREATED:20250121T143255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T143255Z UID:10000440-1738152000-1738155600@www.ncids.org SUMMARY:How to Deal with Challenging Opposing Counsel DESCRIPTION:How to Deal with Challenging Opposing Counsel: 4 Simple Tools to Keep Your Cool\nWednesday\, January 29th at 12pm (Eastern)\nPresented by Hon. Julie Kunce Field (Ret.) and Attorney Heidi Webb\, Ed.M.\, J.D.\n\n\n\n\nThis opportunity is not sponsored by IDS\, but by Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers (Massachusetts). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us to discover key tools for dealing with difficult opposing counsel from Hon. Julie Field (Ret.) and Attorney Heidi Webb\, with our next installment of Webinars for Busy Lawyers — in 30 minutes or less.\nWe’ve all been there – dreading the call with a particular opposing attorney – knowing that they are going to push our limits\, and deplete our reserves\, without really making any appreciable progress in the case. \nWhat you need to deal with that encounter are a few key tools in your back pocket that can help you keep your cool and focus on what you need: (1) contextualizing\, (2) clarifying\, (3) curiosity\, (4) connection. \nUsing handy questions and conversational focuses can help you get to where you need to be\, while helping you maintain your compassion and resilience. You’ll leave this short session with useful ways to deal more effectively with even the most challenging opposing counsel. \nQ&A will follow the program\, giving you the opportunity to ask any questions you have. \nIf you can’t make the live event\, you can still register to get a link to the recording once it becomes available!\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER (FREE) URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/how-to-deal-with-challenging-opposing-counsel/ CATEGORIES:CLE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T133000 DTSTAMP:20260404T081404 CREATED:20241211T161233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T161233Z UID:10000437-1738326600-1738330200@www.ncids.org SUMMARY:Understanding the Core Features of Autism DESCRIPTION:The Mecklenburg County Public Defender’s Office is hosting a free to attend live webinar on Understanding the Core Features of Autism. This presentation is for 1 general CLE hour and if you need CLE credit\, you must complete the post-CLE survey or email me your name\, NC State Bar # and how long you attended. \nPlease register below: \nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScCapGg_zlFzgZELqGanh5abJZ4zBtEfY0NHoSFY212eSd_Zw/viewform?usp=sf_link \nWhen: January 31\, 2025 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. You may enter the webinar by 12:15 p.m. \nWhere: Anyplace you have internet \nWhat: As a criminal defense attorney\, you may have a client who is on the Autism Spectrum and sometimes it may be difficult to assess if this is the case. This program will give attorneys tools to help identify whether a client may be on the spectrum and the potential need for further psychological testing or evaluation. Further\, if the attorney can better understand clients on the spectrum\, they can provide a better defense for these clients. The speakers will outline the core features of autism\, with emphasis on common differences in the areas of communication\, social understanding and interaction\, self-management and executive functioning\, and regulation of emotions and behaviors. They will highlight how these differences might manifest in individuals with more nuanced presentations of autism. \nWho: Louise Southern PhD\, LBA\, BCBA\, is the Associate Clinical Director of the Autism Society of North Carolina (ASNC) and has worked with children and adults across the spectrum in a variety of contexts since 1998.  Among other roles\, she leads external clinical training initiatives for the organization. \nEb Roberts JD\, SPHR\, LCMHC\, is the General Counsel and Chief Human Resources Officer for the organization. Prior to joining ASNC\, she spent 20 years in the for-profit sector\, working primarily in behavioral health hospital administration\, outpatient counseling\, and engaged in the practice of law. \nPlease email Anthony.F.Monaghan@nccourts.org with any questions. URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/understanding-the-core-features-of-autism/ CATEGORIES:CLE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250205 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250208 DTSTAMP:20260404T081404 CREATED:20241213T154040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T154040Z UID:10000438-1738713600-1738972799@www.ncids.org SUMMARY:2025 Felony Defender Training DESCRIPTION:Registration for the Felony Defender Training\, scheduled for February 5-7\, 2025\, is now open and available at https://www.sog.unc.edu/courses/felony-defender-training. This training is co-sponsored by the UNC School of Government and the Office of Indigent Defense Services. \nAgenda – 2025 Felony Defender Training \nProgram: The program will be held at the School of Government with topics covering discovery and investigation\, suppression and other superior court motions\, lab reports\, preserving the record\, sentencing\, and trial skills—including conducting voir dire—necessary to handle felony cases from start to finish. The program is comprised of plenary sessions and intensive small group workshops. \nParticipants: This training is open to public defenders\, private assigned and managed assigned counsel who perform a significant amount of appointed work. The program is geared toward attorneys who are new to representing defendants charged with felonies in superior court. \nREGISTRATION: To register and find other program information\, visit https://www.sog.unc.edu/courses/felony-defender-training. The registration deadline is 5:00 p.m. on Friday\, January 24. Please plan on attending all sessions. \nFEE: The registration fee for private assigned and managed assigned counsel is $475\, which includes all materials\, parking\, breaks\, and lunches. There is no fee for IDS state employees. \nA limited number of scholarships are available for private assigned and managed assigned counsel. If you are interested in applying\, click here to complete the scholarship application. You must apply and receive approval for a scholarship before registering. Please apply as soon as possible. Scholarships are awarded no later than two weeks after application submission. The scholarship application deadline is Friday\, January 17. \nCredit & Certification: The program offers 17 hours of continuing legal education (CLE) credit\, including 1 hour of ethics/professional responsibility\, and qualifies for the NC State Bar criminal law specialization credit (pending Bar approval). \nHotel Information: A block of rooms is available at Hampton Inn & Suites Chapel Hill/Durham (6121 Farrington Road\, Chapel Hill\, NC) with a rate of $109 plus taxes and fees. The rate includes complimentary breakfast\, parking\, and free wi-fi. To reserve a room\, book here or call the hotel directly at 919-403-8700 and mention group code “900” or “Felony Defender Training.” The hotel reservation deadline is Friday\, January 17. \nTRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT—IDS STATE EMPLOYEES ONLY: Contact Shannon Simmons\, IDS Accounts Payable Supervisor\, at Shannon.J.Simmons2@nccourts.org or 919-890-1660. Please note that travel reimbursement forms must be submitted to IDS Financial Services by the end of the month following the travel\, or reimbursement will be denied. \nAdditional Information: We look forward to seeing you in February. If you have any questions or would like further information\, contact Program Manager Kayla Fowler at kfowler@sog.unc.edu. If you have questions regarding the content\, contact Danny Spiegel\, Assistant Professor of Criminal Law\, Procedure\, and Evidence\, at spiegel@sog.unc.edu. \n  \nThe School of Government is committed to equality of educational opportunity. The School does not discriminate in offering access to its educational programs and activities on the basis of race\, color\, gender\, age\, national origin\, religion\, creed\, disability\, veteran’s status\, sexual orientation\, gender identity\, or gender expression. If you have a disability and need accommodation to participate in any School of Government program\, please let us know. URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/2025-felony-defender-training/ LOCATION:UNC School of Government\, 400 South Rd.\, Chapel Hill\, 27599\, United States CATEGORIES:CLE GEO:35.910194;-79.0419721 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=UNC School of Government 400 South Rd. Chapel Hill 27599 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=400 South Rd.:geo:-79.0419721,35.910194 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T081404 CREATED:20250130T165408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T165408Z UID:10000449-1738922400-1738940400@www.ncids.org SUMMARY:Quartely IDS Commission Meeting DESCRIPTION:The next quarterly Indigent Defense Services (IDS) Commission Meeting will be held on February 7 at 10:00 am\, with both in-person and virtual attendance options available. The agenda will include updates on indigent defense initiatives\, budget matters\, and policy discussions. For meeting details\, including the agenda and virtual access information\, please visit: Quarterly IDS Commission Meeting\, February 7\, 2025 – Indigent Defense Services URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/quartely-ids-commission-meeting/ LOCATION:UNC School of Government\, 400 South Rd.\, Chapel Hill\, 27599\, United States GEO:35.910194;-79.0419721 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=UNC School of Government 400 South Rd. Chapel Hill 27599 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=400 South Rd.:geo:-79.0419721,35.910194 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T133000 DTSTAMP:20260404T081404 CREATED:20241211T160944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T160944Z UID:10000436-1740141000-1740144600@www.ncids.org SUMMARY:Free-to-attend Ethics Hour Opportunity DESCRIPTION:The Mecklenburg County Public Defender’s Office is hosting a free-to-attend video replay presentation of Ethical Conflicts for the Criminal Defense Attorney. This CLE is for 1 ethics hour. If you need CLE credit\, you must complete the post-CLE survey or email me your name\, NC State Bar # and how long you attended. All attendance will be confirmed by the attendance Webex provides. Everyone who registers will receive an email with instructions to join sometime after noon on 2/20/25. Please register below by 2/20/25 at noon: \nClick here to Register for 2/21/25 CLE \nWhen: February 21\, 2025 at 12:30p.m. **You may log on by 12:15 p.m. \nWhere: Anyplace you have internet. \nWhat: The speaker will discuss the ethical conflict Rules 1.7\, 1.9\, 1.10\, and 1.19 for when a lawyer\, particularly a criminal defense lawyer\, has a conflict and when conflict waivers are permitted. \nWho: Nichole P. McLaughlin has been employed as a staff attorney with the North Carolina State Bar since June 2004. Originally from New Jersey\, she graduated from Drew University with a B.A. in English. She obtained her J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law. As Assistant Ethics Counsel\, she gives informal ethics advice to lawyers about their own future conduct via telephone or email\, prepares formal ethics opinions\, and advises the Ethics Committee. Nichole is also the Judicial District Bar Liaison\, a role created to improve communication between the State Bar and judicial district bars. Nichole has also taught Professional Responsibility at North Carolina Central School of Law. Prior to joining the Bar\, she was in private practice for five years with Donaldson & Black\, P.A. in Greensboro\, and handled asbestos workers’ comp cases. In 2021\, Nichole became an Adjunct Professor at North Carolina Central University School of Law and teaches Professional Responsibility with a Technology Focus. \nPlease email Anthony.F.Monaghan@nccourts.org with any questions. URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/free-to-attend-ethics-hour-opportunity/ CATEGORIES:CLE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T081404 CREATED:20250124T151907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T151907Z UID:10000447-1740144600-1740150000@www.ncids.org SUMMARY:Current Developments in Criminal Law - Webinar DESCRIPTION: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 pleased to announce that there is no registration fee for indigent defenders who meet the eligibility criteria described below. \nSchool of Government faculty member Phil Dixon\, Jr. will discuss state and federal appellate court decisions and other recent criminal law developments. \nParticipants: This webinar is open to public defenders\, private attorneys who do indigent criminal defense work\, and any others who are interested in criminal law. \nSchedule: The webinar will be held on Friday\, February 21\, 2025\, from 1:30 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Please plan to sign on 15 minutes before the start of the webinar to test your connection. \nRegistration: Visit https://www.sog.unc.edu/courses/criminal-law-webinars-case-and-legislative-updates to register online and find additional information about the webinar. Pre-registration is required. The deadline is Tuesday\, February 18\, 2025\, at 5:00 p.m. \nFee: There is no registration fee for IDS state employees. There is no registration fee for private assigned counsel\, managed assigned counsel\, and capital attorneys who were paid more than $500 for indigent cases during the 2023-2024 fiscal year (July 1\, 2023-June 30\, 2024). The registration fee for private attorneys and others is $90.00. \nQuestions Regarding Private Assigned Counsel\, Managed Assigned Counsel\, and Capital Attorney Eligibility: If you have questions regarding your eligibility to attend the program without paying a registration fee\, please contact Aaron Gallagher\, IDS Fiscal Officer\, at aaron.m.gallagher@nccourts.org to determine your eligibility. \nCLE Credit and  Certification: The webinar offers 1.5 hours of general CLE credit and qualifies for NC State Bar criminal law specialization credit. To receive CLE credit\, all participants must pre-register individually\, even if the webinar is watched in a group setting. To receive partial credit\, please submit your form to Karli Wilson at kwilson@sog.unc.edu by 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday\, March 5\, 2025. \nFor More Information: Contact Karli Wilson\, Program Manager\, at kwilson@sog.unc.edu. \nThe School of Government is committed to equality of educational opportunity. The School does not discriminate in offering access to its educational programs and activities on the basis of age\, gender\, race\, color\, national origin\, religion\, creed\, disability\, veteran status\, sexual orientation\, gender identity\, or gender expression. If you have a disability and need accommodation to participate in any School of Government program\, please let us know.  URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/current-developments-in-criminal-law-webinar/ CATEGORIES:CLE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250228 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250301 DTSTAMP:20260404T081404 CREATED:20250121T172918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T173003Z UID:10000445-1740700800-1740787199@www.ncids.org SUMMARY:Introduction to Wymore Jury Selection - Wilmington DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Wymore Jury Selection\nWilmington\, North Carolina February 28\, 2025\n  \nPresenter: Terry Alford \nTerry Alford heads up the Trial Resource Unit at the Office of the Capital Defender of North Carolina. He has practiced criminal defense law for over 40 years\, participated as lead counsel in numerous capital murder trials\, is a recipient of the prestigious J. Kirk Osborn award\, and joined the Office of the Capital Defender in 2017. \n  \n9:00   –  9:15          Register \n9:15   – 10:00         Introduction to Wymore Jury selection \n10:00 – 10:15         Break \n10:15 – 10:45         Case study \n10:45 – 11:15         Good facts/bad facts \n11:15 – 12:00         Demonstration on a life juror and a killer. \n12:00 –  1:30          Lunch (on your own) \n1:30   –  2:30          Jury selection by participants \n2:30   –  2:45          Break \n2:45   –  4:15          Jury selection by participants \n  \nWhat will be covered during each session: \nThe first session introduces the participants to the Wymore method of selecting jurors in a capital case where the government is seeking the death penalty for your client. \nThe second session is a case study. A fictional set of facts describes a murder and describes the life of the person charged with the crime. \nThe third session reviews the case study facts and selects the good facts you want to tell the jury and selects the bad facts you want the jury to know about. \nThe fourth session is a demonstration of questioning a potential juror who you want to keep on your jury. \nThe fifth session is a demonstration of questioning a potential juror who you do not want to keep on your jury. \nThe last two sessions allow the participants to practice jury selection using the Wymore method\, with critique. \n  \n5 hours CLE credit is pending approval. If you want CLE credit the State Bar will bill you for the CLE. \n  \nNOTE: This is a free seminar. It is limited to attorneys who handle capital murder cases. \nNOTE: No reimbursement is allowed for mileage or lodging. This seminar is designed for local NC attorneys who can drive to Wilmington\, NC and return on the same day. \nSimilar seminars have been and will be held in other areas in North Carolina.  If you are not close to Wilmington\, feel free to attend but you will not be reimbursed for travel and lodging. That allows us to offer the seminar free. \n  \n**If you would like to attend\, please email Jennifer Webster and let her know. We will then send you the Wymore materials and the case study.\nJennifer.a.webster@nccourts.org URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/introduction-to-wymore-jury-selection/ CATEGORIES:CLE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250306 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250308 DTSTAMP:20260404T081404 CREATED:20250121T170509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T170509Z UID:10000444-1741219200-1741391999@www.ncids.org SUMMARY:2025 Intensive Parent Defender Training DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Intensive Parent Defender Training\, co-sponsored by the School of Government and the North Carolina Office of Indigent Defense Services\, will be held Thursday\, March 6 through Friday\, March 7. \nPROGRAM OVERVIEW: This training will focus on termination of parental rights (TPR) proceedings and the role of parent defenders. Topics will include a review of the different stages of a TPR; advocacy tips regarding the grounds and the best interest factors; evidentiary considerations at each stage; and more about the steps defenders should take before\, during\, and after a TPR to protect their client’s interests. \nPARTICIPANTS: This program is open to public defenders and private attorneys appointed to represent parents in juvenile abuse\, neglect\, and dependency\, who are interested in the fundamentals of parent representation and in sharpening their advocacy skills. \nLOCATION\, DATES\, & TIMES: This training will be held at the School of Government on the campus of UNC-Chapel Hill on March 6-7. Check-in will start at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday\, March 6. The agenda can be found on the course page here. \nREGISTRATION: To register and to find other program information\, including our cancellation and refund policy\, visit https://www.sog.unc.edu/courses/intensive-parent-defender-training. The registration deadline is 5:00 p.m. on Friday\, February 21. Registration is on a first-come\, first-served basis. Please plan on attending all sessions. \nFEE: The registration fee for private assigned and managed assigned counsel is $325\, which includes all materials\, parking\, breaks\, and lunches. There is no fee for IDS state employees. \nA limited number of scholarships are available for private assigned and managed assigned counsel. If you are interested in applying\, click here to complete the scholarship application. You must apply and receive approval for a scholarship before registering. Please apply as soon as possible. Scholarships are awarded no later than two weeks after application submission. The scholarship application deadline is Friday\, February 14. \nCredit & Certification: The program will offer approximately 10.5 hours of continuing legal education (CLE) credit\, including one hour of ethics credit\, and qualifies for the NC State Bar child welfare law specialization credit. \nHotel Information: A block of rooms is available at the Tru by Hilton Chapel Hill hotel (1742 Fordham Blvd Chapel Hill\, NC ) for $114 plus tax. This rate includes a complimentary breakfast\, parking\, and free wi-fi. To reserve a room\, book here or call the hotel at (984) 291-7200 and ask for room block “905” or “Intensive Parent Defender Training”. The reservation deadline is Wednesday\, February 12. \nTRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT—IDS STATE EMPLOYEES ONLY: Contact Shannon Simmons\, IDS Accounts Payable Supervisor\, at Shannon.J.Simmons2@nccourts.org or (919) 890-1660. Please note that travel reimbursement forms must be submitted to IDS Financial Services by the end of the month following the travel\, or reimbursement will be denied. \nCONTACT: If you have any questions or need additional information\, contact Program Manager Kayla Fowler at kfowler@sog.unc.edu. If you have questions regarding the content\, contact Timothy Heinle\, Teaching Assistant Professor\, at heinle@sog.unc.edu. \nThe School of Government is committed to equality of educational opportunity. The School does not discriminate in offering access to its educational programs and activities on the basis of race\, color\, gender\, age\, national origin\, religion\, creed\, disability\, veteran’s status\, sexual orientation\, gender identity\, or gender expression. If you have a disability and need accommodation to participate in any School of Government program\, please let us know. URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/2025-intensive-parent-defender-training/ CATEGORIES:CLE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250307 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250308 DTSTAMP:20260404T081404 CREATED:20250121T165042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T155954Z UID:10000441-1741305600-1741391999@www.ncids.org SUMMARY:"Whiskey in the Courtroom" - Registration now open! DESCRIPTION:Indigent Defense Services\, the Duke Law Center for Criminal Justice and Professional Responsibility\, the Wilson Center for Science and Justice\, and Pfeiffer Rudolf are pleased to announce the eleventh annual CLE\, “Whiskey in the Courtroom: Evolving Trends in Forensic Science.” Whiskey 11 will take place on March 7\, 2025 at Duke Law School. \nForensic science experts and attorneys who have litigated cases involving complex scientific evidence will present on a range of topics to help attorneys understand the latest trends in forensic evidence\, limitations to this evidence\, and legal challenges that can be made. This year the program will have a special focus on Digital Footprints – What We Leave Behind. \nThe program is open to NC criminal defense and parent attorneys and their staff\, investigators\, mitigation specialists\, and other defense team members. \nThere will be a minimal fee for this program to cover the cost of food and parking. \nA special thank you this year to Pfeiffer Rudolf for helping sponsor the program. The program is expected to carry 6 CLE hours\, including one ethics hour and one technology hour. \nUse the following link for more information AND TO REGISTER: \n2025 Symposium: Whiskey in the Courtroom | Duke University School of Law \nWe look forward to seeing you in March! URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/save-the-date-whiskey-in-the-courtroom/ CATEGORIES:CLE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T151500 DTSTAMP:20260404T081404 CREATED:20250129T030653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T030653Z UID:10000448-1742560200-1742570100@www.ncids.org SUMMARY:Interpreting Complex DNA Mixtures with STRmix DESCRIPTION:The Mecklenburg County Public Defender’s Office is offering a free to attend presentation on Probabilistic Genotyping: Interpreting Complex DNA Mixtures with STRmix. Pending Approval by the NC State Bar\, this presentation is for 2.5 hours of general CLE credit. As this presentation will not give a refresher course on DNA basics\, please click the below links (thank you Sarah Olson) for a refresher on the basics of DNA comparison\, so you are prepared for the presentation. Please register below as space is limited: \nClick here to Register for March 21st\nWhen: Friday March 21\, 2025\, from 12:30-3:15 p.m. (There will be a break from 1:45-2 p.m. and the conference room will open by 12:15 p.m. You are welcome to bring your lunch.) \nWhere: The Mecklenburg County Public Defender’s Office 4th floor conference room (720 E 4th St Charlotte\, NC; take the elevator to the 4th floor and the conference room is on the left). Please note there is no online option for this seminar. \nWhat: This presentation will provide an overview of probabilistic genotyping (PG) software\, now being used to interpret complex DNA mixtures at the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department Lab (as well as the NC State Crime Lab).  Attendees will learn more about the functionality of the PG software (STRmix) and become familiar with report structure and conclusions.  The objective of the presentation is to gain a better understanding of how the software is implemented and used to interpret complex DNA mixtures.  Attendees will become more informed about what to expect from the lab (reports\, underlying result\, software output files)\, the limitations of the software\, and venues for challenging PG results in defense of their criminal clients. \nWho: Dr. Maher “Max” Noureddine\, PhD. is a molecular geneticist with extensive background in scientific research in human genetics and expertise in Forensic DNA evidence. He earned his Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.  He then completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Duke University Medical Center (The Center for Human Genetics)\, where he published many articles on the genetics of Parkinson Disease and other human genetic disorders.  His expertise includes specialized training in complex genomics\, DNA fingerprinting\, mitochondrial genome analysis\, Single Nucleotide Polymorphism studies\, and state of the art methodologies in gene structure and function studies. Since 2011\, Dr. Noureddine has been providing expert witness services in forensic DNA and serology evidence throughout the United States.  He has served as an expert in over 1\,100 criminal and civil cases and testified in both State and Federal courts.  He is a diplomat of the American Board of Criminalistics\, and a member of the International Society of Forensic Genetics\, the American Academy of Forensic Sciences\, the American Society of Human Genetics\, and the International Association for Identification.  He is an adjunct teaching faculty in the Department of Forensic Science at Radford University\, VA. \n  \nDNA Refresher links: \nhttps://www.nist.gov/feature-stories/dna-mixtures-forensic-science-explainer \nhttps://royalsociety.org/~/media/about-us/programmes/science-and-law/royal-society-forensic-dna-analysis-primer-for-courts.pdf \nhttps://senseaboutscience.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/making-sense-of-forensic-genetics.pdf \nhttps://nij.ojp.gov/library/publications/dna-defense-bar \nPlease email Anthony.F.Monaghan@nccourts.org with any questions. URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/interpreting-complex-dna-mixtures-with-strmix/ CATEGORIES:CLE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250327 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250329 DTSTAMP:20260404T081404 CREATED:20250121T165233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T191756Z UID:10000442-1743033600-1743206399@www.ncids.org SUMMARY:Defending Death by Distribution Cases - Registration is open! DESCRIPTION:Join us in Durham March 27 & 28\, 2025 for a FREE\, in-person training on Defending Death by Distribution Cases.\nTopics will include: \n\nVoir Dire & Deselection\nForensic Pathology\nToxicology\nChallenging Charging Decisions\nPreparing for Trial\nWorking with Clients Struggling with Substance Use (Ethics and Professional Well Being)\nAND small group jury selection workshop!\n\nCo-sponsored by IDS\, NACDL\, NCAJ\, and Vital Strategies\, this program is open to all North Carolina criminal defense lawyers\, investigators\, and mitigation specialists. Make plans to join us in RTP for this important program. \nSpace is limited\, so register now and find more information here.\nDetails \n\nDate: Thursday\, March 27 and Friday\, March 28\, 2025\nLocation: DoubleTree Hotel\, 4810 Page Creek Ln\, Durham\, NC\nCLE: up to 11.5 hours of CLE (including 1.0 Ethics and 1.0 Professional Well Being) is anticipated\nCost: FREE but registration is required URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/save-the-date-defending-death-by-distribution-cases/ CATEGORIES:CLE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250411 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250412 DTSTAMP:20260404T081404 CREATED:20250121T173225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T173225Z UID:10000446-1744329600-1744415999@www.ncids.org SUMMARY:Introduction to Wymore Jury Selection - Salisbury DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Wymore Jury Selection\nSalisbury\, North Carolina April 11\, 2025\n  \nPresenter: Terry Alford \nTerry Alford heads up the Trial Resource Unit at the Office of the Capital Defender of North Carolina. He has practiced criminal defense law for over 40 years\, participated as lead counsel in numerous capital murder trials\, is a recipient of the prestigious J. Kirk Osborn award\, and joined the Office of the Capital Defender in 2017. \n  \n9:00   –  9:15          Register \n9:15   – 10:00         Introduction to Wymore Jury selection \n10:00 – 10:15         Break \n10:15 – 10:45         Case study \n10:45 – 11:15         Good facts/bad facts \n11:15 – 12:00         Demonstration on a life juror and a killer. \n12:00 –  1:30          Lunch (on your own) \n1:30   –  2:30          Jury selection by participants \n2:30   –  2:45          Break \n2:45   –  4:15          Jury selection by participants \n  \nWhat will be covered during each session: \nThe first session introduces the participants to the Wymore method of selecting jurors in a capital case where the government is seeking the death penalty for your client. \nThe second session is a case study. A fictional set of facts describes a murder and describes the life of the person charged with the crime. \nThe third session reviews the case study facts and selects the good facts you want to tell the jury and selects the bad facts you want the jury to know about. \nThe fourth session is a demonstration of questioning a potential juror who you want to keep on your jury. \nThe fifth session is a demonstration of questioning a potential juror who you do not want to keep on your jury. \nThe last two sessions allow the participants to practice jury selection using the Wymore method\, with critique. \n  \n5 hours CLE credit is pending approval. If you want CLE credit the State Bar will bill you for the CLE. \n  \nNOTE: This is a free seminar. It is limited to attorneys who handle capital murder cases. \nNOTE: No reimbursement is allowed for mileage or lodging. This seminar is designed for local NC attorneys who can drive to Salisbury\, NC and return on the same day. \nSimilar seminars have been and will be held in other areas in North Carolina.  If you are not close to Salisbury\, feel free to attend but you will not be reimbursed for travel and lodging. That allows us to offer the seminar free. \n  \nThe seminar will be in Courtroom #6 on the third floor of the Rowan County Courthouse.\nIf you would like to attend\, please email Jennifer Webster and let her know. We will then send you the Wymore materials and the case study.\nJennifer.a.webster@nccourts.org URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/introduction-to-wymore-jury-selection-salisbury/ CATEGORIES:CLE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T141500 DTSTAMP:20260404T081404 CREATED:20250409T201456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T201456Z UID:10000456-1744376400-1744380900@www.ncids.org SUMMARY:Immigration Collateral Consequences for Youth DESCRIPTION:Meeting Type: Virtual | Webex \nRegistration Link: https://nccourts.webex.com/weblink/register/r54f66ce0fa2366f979f0896581067897 \nTraining website link:  https://www.ncjuveniledefender.org/event-details/immigration-collateral-consequences-for-youth-cle \nDate: Fri. April 11\, 2025 \nTime: 1:00 pm – 2:15 pm \nSpeaker: Helen L. Parsonage URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/immigration-collateral-consequences-for-youth/ CATEGORIES:CLE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T133000 DTSTAMP:20260404T081404 CREATED:20250212T174318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T174318Z UID:10000450-1745584200-1745587800@www.ncids.org SUMMARY:The Intersection of Civil Rights and Criminal Defense DESCRIPTION:The Mecklenburg County Public Defender’s Office is hosting a free to attend CLE on The Intersection of Civil Rights and Criminal Defense. This CLE is approved for 1 general hour and you must sign in when you arrive. \nAs space is limited\, please register below: \nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSedamUml_4IJjeLpaxeKGM6G8X_7bKVc1C7an1f3spyZH41Jg/viewform?usp=header \nWhen: April 25\, 2025 from 12:30-1:30. The conference room will be opened by 12:15pm. \nWhere: Mecklenburg County Public Defender’s Office 4th Floor Conference Room (720 E 4th St Charlotte\, NC; take the elevator to the 4th floor and the conference room is on the left). \nWhat: This presentation explores how criminal defense attorneys can identify and address civil rights violations encountered during their cases. Learn how common defense strategies can support civil claims\, helping clients seek justice beyond the criminal courtroom. Equip yourself with practical tools to recognize civil rights issues and better advocate for your clients in both arenas. Perfect for criminal defense attorneys looking to expand their impact and protect clients’ rights in all facets of the legal system. \nWho: Darlene Harris is a former criminal defense attorney and now a civil rights lawyer and trademark attorney\, where she has dedicated over a decade to advocating for justice. \nWith a background in criminal defense and a strong passion for civil rights advocacy\, particularly fighting against police brutality\, Darlene is committed to defending individuals mistreated by law enforcement. Her experience representing the NAACP against Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department for their unconstitutional behavior during the protests in 2020 further fueled her drive to protect the underrepresented. \nRecognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers and named among the Top 10 Best Attorneys in North Carolina\, she is dedicated to delivering expert legal services. Darlene also proudly serves on the Advisory Board of Gardner Webb University and was formerly President of the Charlotte Women’s Bar. \nWith a law degree from North Carolina Central University and a Bachelor of Arts from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte\, Darlene combines legal expertise with her passion for community empowerment. Outside of law\, she enjoy exploring new foods\, music\, and travel. \nPlease email Anthony.F.Monaghan@nccourts.org with any questions. URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/the-intersection-of-civil-rights-and-criminal-defense/ LOCATION:Mecklenburg Public Defender’s Office\, 720 E 4th Street\, Charlotte\, NC\, United States CATEGORIES:CLE GEO:35.2204475;-80.8380047 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mecklenburg Public Defender’s Office 720 E 4th Street Charlotte NC United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=720 E 4th Street:geo:-80.8380047,35.2204475 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250426 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250427 DTSTAMP:20260404T081404 CREATED:20250121T165529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T165529Z UID:10000443-1745625600-1745711999@www.ncids.org SUMMARY:Annual Western Death Investigation CLE DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Western North Carolina Death Investigation Conference will be held virtually from 8:30 AM – 4 PM on April 26\, 2025. \nRegistration is now open!\nThis activity is meant to inform and educate partners and learners in the medicolegal death investigation field about the North Carolina Medical Examiner’s system and its role in death investigations. Topics covered will include recent changes in the practice and guidelines for the North Carolina Medical Examiner’s system as well as current trends in cause and manner of death within the state. Also discussed will be changes seen in asphyxia deaths\, features and documentation of gunshot wounds\, scene and body examination photography\, postmortem changes\, and decomposition and how to effectively partner with donor organizations. \n  \nAt the conclusion of this activity\, participants should be better able to: \n\nUnderstand and implement operational changes within the North Carolina Medical Examiner system.\nIdentify and document changes consistent with asphyxial deaths.\nRecognize and communicate scene findings found in cases of possible asphyxial deaths.\nProperly photograph important findings during scene investigation and body examination.\nIdentify and document features of entrance and exit gunshot wounds.\nDiscuss how to work with partners at organ and tissue donor organizations.\nDescribe and document antemortem and postmortem changes in the appropriate cultural context.\nRecognize and communicate different stages of postmortem and decomposition related changes.\n\n  \nRegister TODAY at www.nwahec.org/74894 \n  \nFor questions regarding registration\, please contact Samantha Garvens at 336-713-7754 or sagarvens@wakehealth.edu URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/annual-western-death-investigation-cle/ CATEGORIES:CLE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250503 DTSTAMP:20260404T081404 CREATED:20250212T174755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T130848Z UID:10000451-1746057600-1746230399@www.ncids.org SUMMARY:2025 Death Penalty Seminar - Register NOW! DESCRIPTION:The Death Penalty 2025 Seminar will be in Chapel Hill May 1-2\, 2025.\nAGENDA\nNCAJ is sponsoring the seminar. The seminar has two parts. \nThe first is Thursday evening\, May 1\, 2025. There will be a reception\, a banquet\, and a guest speaker. \nThe reception begins at 5 p.m. \nThe guest speaker is Professor Seth Kotch. Professor Kotch teaches American Studies at UNC. He is the author of the book “Lethel State – A history of the Death Penalty in North Carolina” (2019). Kotch traces the death penalty from the Reconstruction Act of 1867 to the present. He walks us through hanging\, the electric chair\, the gas chamber\, and the gurney. He discusses the cases of Furman v. Georgia\, and Woodson v. NC. This is a history lesson we all need to hear. Knowledge of the past shines light on the future. \n\nThe cost for the reception\, banquet\, and presentation by Professor Kotch is $85 per person.\nFriday is an all day seminar and carries 6 general CLE credit hours from the State Bar.\nThe price for the seminar Friday is $425 per person.\n\nRegister Using This NCAJ Link\nSheraton in Chapel Hill has reserved a block of rooms at $155 per night. \nTo reserve a room call 919-968-4900 by April 1\, 2025. URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/save-the-date-2025-death-penalty-seminar/ LOCATION:UNC School of Government\, 400 South Rd.\, Chapel Hill\, 27599\, United States CATEGORIES:CLE GEO:35.910194;-79.0419721 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=UNC School of Government 400 South Rd. Chapel Hill 27599 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=400 South Rd.:geo:-79.0419721,35.910194 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T141500 DTSTAMP:20260404T081404 CREATED:20250430T205238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T205238Z UID:10000459-1747400400-1747404900@www.ncids.org SUMMARY:GPS and Electronic Monitoring Virtual CLE DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nGPS and Electronic Monitoring for Defenders Part II with the Department of Juvenile Justice \nFri\, May 16 | Webex \nRegistration link: https://nccourts.webex.com/weblink/register/rb6e9cfc47b01f8b4769e0cc078479df5 \nSpeakers: \n\nKarmen Turlington\, Division of Juvenile Justice\nMelissa Wilson\, BI Incorporated\n\nOJD Training Calendar Event Link: https://www.ncjuveniledefender.org/event-details/gps-and-electronic-monitoring-for-defenders-part-ii-with-department-of-juvenile-justice \nDescription: 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. URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/gps-and-electronic-monitoring-virtual-cle/ CATEGORIES:CLE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T081404 CREATED:20250325T150059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T211311Z UID:10000453-1747827000-1747839600@www.ncids.org SUMMARY:Child Welfare CLE for Eastern North Carolina DESCRIPTION:FREE CLE! \nOpen to all attorneys and judges! \n\nWhen: Wednesday\, May 21\, 2025 from 11:30 am – 3:00 pm \nWhere: Criminal Superior Courtroom \nLenoir County Courthouse \n130 S. Queen Street \nKinston\, NC \nCLEs: Good for 3 general credit CLE hours! \n  \nThe agenda will feature all new topics and will include a panel of local judges\, sharing their “View From the Bench!”\nRegistration Link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/child-welfare-law-in-eastern-north-carolina-tickets-1358973940639?aff=oddtdtcreator \nKinston Agenda 2025 URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/save-the-date-child-welfare-cle-for-eastern-north-carolina/ CATEGORIES:CLE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T081404 CREATED:20250428T141712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T141712Z UID:10000457-1747828800-1747832400@www.ncids.org SUMMARY:DWI Knoll Motions DESCRIPTION:The Mecklenburg County Public Defender’s Office is hosting a free to attend presentation on DWI Knoll Motions. Pending approval by the NC State Bar\, this presentation is for 1 other hour. \nPlease register here: Register for May 21st DWI Knoll Motions \nWhen: May 21\, 2025 12-1pm. You may log on or enter the 4th floor conference room by 11:45. \nWhere: Any place you have internet or the 4th floor conference room of the Mecklenburg County Public Defender’s Office (720 E 4th St. Take elevator to 4th floor and conference room on left). If attending in person\, you are welcome to bring your lunch. \nWhat:  The North Carolina Supreme Court’s opinion in State v. Knoll ordered the dismissal of driving while impaired charges for three defendants\, finding that a substantial statutory violation in setting pretrial release conditions irreparably prejudiced each defendant. Knoll and its progeny create unique avenues to seek dismissal of impaired driving charges. This session will discuss several common and uncommon statutory violations and how to establish the elusive “prejudice” that Knoll requires. This session will also discuss the difference between statutory and constitutional violations in setting conditions of release. \nThe Pre-Trial Integrity Act\, N.C.G.S. §15A-533\, requires that a judge rather than a magistrate set conditions of release in certain circumstances. This new law can result in someone charged with DWI held without bond\, which may provide grounds for a motion to dismiss under Hill and Knoll. This session will discuss these opportunities. \nWho: David Eil has been an Assistant Public Defender in Mecklenburg County since 2021. \nKathryn McEvoy graduated from the University of Virginia School of Law in 2023. In Virginia\, she practiced as a student attorney with the Charlottesville Public Defender in both adult and juvenile defense. Kathryn has been an Assistant Public Defender in the Mecklenburg County Public Defender’s Office since October 2023. \nPlease email Anthony.F.Monaghan@nccourts.org with any questions or concerns. URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/dwi-knoll-motions/ LOCATION:Mecklenburg Public Defender’s Office\, 720 E 4th Street\, Charlotte\, NC\, United States CATEGORIES:CLE GEO:35.2204475;-80.8380047 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mecklenburg Public Defender’s Office 720 E 4th Street Charlotte NC United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=720 E 4th Street:geo:-80.8380047,35.2204475 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T081404 CREATED:20250506T155918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T192319Z UID:10000460-1747918800-1747922400@www.ncids.org SUMMARY:LME/MCO Information Session DESCRIPTION:Partners LME/MCO Information Session for the following counties: \nBurke\, Cabarrus\, Catawba\, Cleveland\, Davie\, Davidson\, Forsyth\, Gaston\, Iredell\, Lincoln\, Rutherford\, Stanly\, Surry\, Union\, Yadkin \nDate/Time: Thursday\, May 22nd 1pm-2pm \nRegistration Link: https://nccourts.webex.com/weblink/register/rdef53f3e5c85cd5d56fc13e7aaecc40b \nThere is no CLE credit offered for this programming. \nDo you have a client who has or may be eligible for the Medicaid Tailored Plan? Are you curious as to what services/supports are available through your local management entity/managed care organization (LME/MCO) responsible for the Medicaid Tailored Plan in your county? \nAnn Gluf\, Member Engagement Supervisor and Doug Gaskins\, System of Care (SOC)/Community Engagement Manager\, will provide an overview of services and answer questions about eligibility and specific programming in your county. \nPartners (website) is one of the four LME/MCOs in North Carolina that manages NC’s Medicaid Tailored Plan\, coordinates certain services for NC Medicaid Direct Beneficiaries and coordinates certain services for Tribal Option Members. The Tailored Plan covers services for mental health\, substance use disorders\, intellectual & developmental disabilities\, physical health and pharmacy. \n*Additional presentations from the other three LME/MCOs will be coming later this year* URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/lme-mco-information-session/ CATEGORIES:CLE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T133000 DTSTAMP:20260404T081404 CREATED:20250306T195629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T195629Z UID:10000452-1748608200-1748611800@www.ncids.org SUMMARY:Free CLE on Crisis Response Services DESCRIPTION:The Mecklenburg County Public Defender’s Office is hosting a free-to-attend CLE on Crisis Response Services. This CLE is approved for 1 general hour\, and everyone who needs CLE credit must either complete the post-CLE survey OR email their name\, NC State Bar # and how long they attended to AnthonyF.Monaghan@nccourts.org. \nAll attendance is confirmed by what Webex provides. \nPlease register below by May 29\, 2025 at noon: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdlBiX1r1Th0pbzg5XCraxGzhwxLbuG4kDrbvUpD3EAuknwLw/viewform?usp=header\n  \nWhen: May 30\, 2025 from 12:30-1:30 pm. You may log on by 12:15. \nWhere: Anyplace you have internet service. You will receive an email on May 29th with log-on information. \nWhat: Criminal defense attorneys and others on the defense team sometimes face clients in a mental health crisis or have those close to their clients reach out about the client in crisis. This presentation provides an overview of the crisis response services available in Mecklenburg County through our agency\, Affiliated Sante Group – CriSyS. (Note: For attendees in other counties\, there are similar services available through local providers in all counties of NC) It will highlight the resources and support systems in place for individuals experiencing mental health crises. The goal is to inform and equip others with the knowledge needed to effectively navigate crisis situations and connect individuals to appropriate services. It will also include de-escalation techniques\, recognizing signs of mental distress and how to effectively communicate with others when a criminal defense attorney interacts with someone in crisis. \nWho: Rebecca Peacock holds a graduate degree in Clinical Social Work from Columbia University in New York City\, and a bachelor’s in social work from Western Michigan University. She has held a clinical social work license (LCSW) since 2021. Rebecca has spent her social work career focusing on crisis intervention\, starting as a mobile crisis clinician out of grad school as her first position. \nRebecca has worked across the crisis continuum of care\, including mobile crisis and co responder teams\, in the hospital system and working for 988 call centers. She has been in both direct care and leadership roles and feels passionate about suicide prevention and working with those that struggle with severe and persistent mental health issues. \nRebecca joined Sante working for CriSyS in North Carolina in the summer of 2022 as a Community Policing Crisis Response Team (CPCRT) Clinician. She was moved into the role as Mobile Crisis Team (MCT) Clinical Coordinator in 2023 and took the position as the Director of CriSyS in 2025. \nPlease email Anthony.F.Monaghan@nccourts.org with any questions. URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/free-cle-on-crisis-response-services/ CATEGORIES:CLE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T081404 CREATED:20250430T140633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T140633Z UID:10000458-1749216600-1749222000@www.ncids.org SUMMARY:Summer Criminal Law Update Webinar DESCRIPTION:Registration for the Summer 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 pleased to announce that there is no registration fee for indigent defenders who meet the eligibility criteria described below. \nThe 2025 Summer Criminal Law Webinar will cover recent criminal law decisions issued by the North Carolina appellate courts and highlight significant criminal law legislation enacted by the North Carolina General Assembly. School of Government faculty Phil Dixon and Daniel Spiegel will discuss a wide range of issues affecting felony and misdemeanor cases in the North Carolina state courts. The webinar includes a dynamic visual presentation\, live audio\, and interactive Q & A. \n2025_Summer Criminal Law Update_Agenda \n  \nParticipants: This webinar is open to public defenders\, private attorneys who do indigent criminal defense work\, and other court personnel who handle criminal cases. \nSchedule: The webinar will be held on Friday\, June 6\, 2025\, from 1:30 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Please plan to sign on 15 minutes before the start of the webinar to test your connection. \nRegistration: Visit https://www.sog.unc.edu/courses/criminal-law-webinars-case-and-legislative-updates to register online and find additional information about the webinar. Pre-registration is required. The deadline is 5:00 p.m.\, Monday\, June 2. \nFee: There is no registration fee for IDS state employees. There is no registration fee for private assigned counsel who do trial or appellate work\, managed assigned counsel\, or capital attorneys who were paid more than $500 for indigent cases during the 2024-2025 fiscal year (July 1\, 2024-June 30\, 2025). The registration fee for private attorneys and others is $90.00. \nQuestions Regarding Private Assigned Counsel and Managed Assigned Counsel Eligibility: If you have questions regarding your eligibility to attend the program without paying a registration fee\, please contact Aaron Gallagher\, IDS Fiscal Officer\, at aaron.m.gallagher@nccourts.org to determine your eligibility. \nCLE Credit & Certification: The webinar offers 1.5 hours of general CLE credit and qualifies for North Carolina State Bar criminal law specialization credit. To receive CLE credit\, all participants must pre-register individually\, even if the webinar is watched in a group setting. To receive partial credit\, please submit your form to John Sherman at sherman@sog.unc.edu by 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday\, June 11. \nFor More Information: Contact John Sherman\, Program Manager\, at sherman@sog.unc.edu. \n  \nThe School of Government is committed to equality of educational opportunity. The School does not discriminate in offering access to its educational programs and activities on the basis of age\, gender\, race\, color\, national origin\, religion\, creed\, disability\, veteran status\, sexual orientation\, gender identity\, or gender expression. If you have a disability and need accommodation to participate in any School of Government program\, please let us know.  URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/summer-criminal-law-update/ LOCATION:UNC School of Government\, 400 South Rd.\, Chapel Hill\, 27599\, United States CATEGORIES:CLE GEO:35.910194;-79.0419721 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=UNC School of Government 400 South Rd. Chapel Hill 27599 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=400 South Rd.:geo:-79.0419721,35.910194 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T081404 CREATED:20250603T142832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T150814Z UID:10000462-1750251600-1750255200@www.ncids.org SUMMARY:2025 IDS Mental Health Education Series - First FREE Webinar DESCRIPTION:Register NOW for the first session of the 2025 IDS Mental Health Education Series: \nIntroduction to Trauma Informed Interviewing\npresented by Emma Paul \n  \nSchedule: The webinar will be held on Wednesday\, June 18 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Please plan to sign on 15 minutes before the start of the webinar to test your connection. The webinar includes a visual presentation\, live audio\, and interactive Q & A. \nCLE: 60 minutes of General CLE Credit is pending. \nIndividual Course Sign Up: here \nSeries Sign Up: here \nFee: There is no registration fee for participants. \nDescription: This presentation will cover the tenets of trauma-informed interviewing and will provide the audience with an introduction to the neurobiology of trauma and trauma’s impact on memory. \nTrauma-informed interviewing is both: an understanding of how memory is limited and changed by a traumatic experience\, and an effort to address the ways in which the interview itself can be re-traumatizing.  This presentation will discuss how to incorporate transparency\, trust\, and choice to limit possible re-traumatization and how to protect the emotional and mental wellbeing of the interviewer. \nParticipants: This webinar is open to public defenders\, private attorneys who do indigent criminal defense work\, and their staff. \nPresenter:  Emma Paul is the Victim Services Program Manager for the Innocence Inquiry Commission.  Emma provides direct support and advocacy to victims of crime\, develops and implements trauma-informed policies and practices\, and consults with investigators on best approaches to engaging with victims. \nPrior to joining the Innocence Inquiry Commission Staff in February 2020\, Emma worked as a Project Assistant at the National Center for Child Traumatic Stress. During her time at the National Center for Child Traumatic Stress\, Emma served the researchers\, child psychiatrists\, and community providers working to raise the standard of care and improve access to services for traumatized children\, their families and communities throughout the United States. Emma has also previously served as a Restorative Dialogue Facilitator in Wake County public schools. \nEmma graduated from Queen’s University Belfast in 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts in Politics and\, in 2018\, with a Master of Arts in Conflict Transformation and Social Justice. \nFor more information or if you have differing abilities and need an accommodation to participate in this program\, please contact Carla Huff\, Carla.Huff@nccourts.org\, 919-354-7207 or 919-888-0984. URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/2025-ids-mental-health-education-series-first-free-webinar/ CATEGORIES:CLE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T081404 CREATED:20250627T133953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T133953Z UID:10000468-1751027400-1751032800@www.ncids.org SUMMARY:Mitigation for the Noncapital Client - A Series! DESCRIPTION:The Mecklenburg County Public Defender’s Office and the Federal Defender for the Western District of North Carolina are hosting a FREE-to-attend Mitigation for the Non-Capital Client Series\, either in person at the Mecklenburg County Public Defender’s Office or through Webex. \nEach session is 90 minutes (from 12:30-2pm) and is approved for 1.5 hours of other CLE credit.  If you need CLE credit\, you must sign in if attending in person or if attending online\, you either need to complete the post-CLE survey or email me your name\, NC State Bar # and how long you attended by the Wednesday after the presentation. \n  \nThe series will offer tips and suggestions to answer the below questions: \n\n\n\n\n\nHow did our client get in this position with the charges they are facing? (Sessions 1 and 2)\nCan science\, through an expert or experts\, help explain how our client got into this position and is there is a treatment plan available? (Session 3)\nWhat can be done to prevent this from happening again by developing a probation\, prison and/or reentry plan and who will hold client accountable to this plan? (Session 4)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe final two sessions (Sessions 5 and 6) will offer suggestions on how to create a compelling mitigation presentation for the decision maker.\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n6/27/25: Client and Collateral Interviewing \n7/25/25: Record Collection\, Organization and Finding Mitigation in Unusual Places \n8/29/25: Working with Experts \n9/26/25: Developing the Client’s Plan for the Future \n10/24/25 Creating the Mitigation Package \n11/21/25: Tips to Create a Compelling Mitigation Presentation \n  \nWhere: Anyplace you have internet or the 4th floor conference room of the Mecklenburg County Public Defender’s Office (720 E 4th St Charlotte; take elevator to 4th floor and conference room is on left). You may log on or enter the conference room by 12:15. \n  \nThe below link will register you for the entire series. No confirmation email will be sent\, so please note the dates above for each session. Everyone who registers will receive a link to join the live webcast for all sessions the day before the schedule session. You do not need to attend all sessions. \n*Register for Mitigation for the Non-Capital Client CLE Series*\nPlease email Anthony.F.Monaghan@nccourts.org with any questions. URL:https://www.ncids.org/event/mitigation-for-the-noncapital-client-a-series/2025-06-27/ CATEGORIES:CLE END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR