Free CLE on Crisis Response Services
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 […]
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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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Summer Criminal Law Update Webinar
UNC School of Government 400 South Rd., Chapel Hill, United StatesRegistration 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 […]
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2025 IDS Mental Health Education Series – First FREE Webinar
Register NOW for the first session of the 2025 IDS Mental Health Education Series: Introduction to Trauma Informed Interviewing presented by Emma Paul Schedule: The webinar will be held […]
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Mitigation for the Noncapital Client – A Series!
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 […]
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FREE Webinar for Indigent Defenders in Civil Proceedings
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 eligible […]
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2025 Defender Trial School
UNC School of Government 400 South Rd., Chapel Hill, United StatesThe 2025 Defender Trial School, co-sponsored by the School of Government and the North Carolina Office of Indigent Defense Services, will be held Monday, July 7 through Friday, July 11 at the UNC […]
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Session 2: 2025 IDS Mental Health and Education Series 60 minutes of General Education CLE Credit Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: Detecting, Evaluating, and Prioritizing the “Invisible” Disorder presented by […]
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IDS Commission – Development Committee
The IDS Development Committee, an ad hoc committee of the IDS Commission, will meet virtually on Friday, July 18, 2025 from noon to 1 p.m. Meeting Link
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Mitigation for the Noncapital Client – A Series!
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 […]
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FREE WEBINAR: Recovery Courts for Defenders
Deadline to register and view: August 1 This webinar, presented by School of Government faculty Timothy Heinle and public defenders from around North Carolina, will explore what defenders need […]
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IDS Commission – Development Committee
The IDS Development Committee, an ad hoc committee of the IDS Commission, will meet virtually on Friday, August 15, 2025 from noon to 1 p.m. Meeting Link
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Registration OPEN for the 2025 Juvenile Defender and Parent Defender Conferences
UNC School of Government 400 South Rd., Chapel Hill, United StatesThe 2025 Juvenile Defender Conference and Parent Attorney Conference, co-sponsored by the UNC School of Government and the Office of Indigent Defense Services, are now open. Please register by Friday, […]