IDS has launched a searchable database of private investigators that will help attorneys find investigators for court appointed criminal cases:
Private Investigator Directory added to IDS website
Are you looking for an investigator who can find and interview witnesses, review evidence, gather and document additional evidence, examine the crime
The Office of the Capital Defender is Hiring
Are you interested in capital case work in North Carolina? Two outstanding legal teams are looking for qualified professionals to serve in the
Amanda Bunch is named IDS Communications Specialist
The Office of Indigent Defense Services would like to introduce Amanda Bunch, IDS Communications Specialist. Her official start date was February 7,
IDS appoints Jamie Blackwell to Business Analyst & Process Manager
Please join IDS in welcoming Jamie Blackwell as the IDS Business Analyst & Process Manager. His official start date was February 13,
Becky Whitaker joins IDS as the Defender Policy and Planning Attorney
IDS is pleased to announce Becky Whitaker as the Defender Policy and Planning Attorney. Her official start date was February 15, 2023. Becky spent
Help Grow Public Defense in NC
The Office of Indigent Defense Services (IDS) seeks a Recruitment and Training Coordinator to equip defenders to provide more effective
NC Lawyers’ Weekly Names Wendy Sotolongo to 2022 Power List
NC Lawyers' Weekly recently named NC Parent Defender Wendy Sotolongo to its 2022, Power List, which "recognizes the most respected and accomplished
Managed Assigned Counsel Application
IDS Welcomes Kevin Boxberger as New Regional Defender
IDS is pleased to announce that Kevin Boxberger is our newest Regional Defender. Kevin most recently was an IDS contracting attorney in Wake County.
Join the Indigent Defense Services Team
The Office of the Indigent Defense Services (IDS) is seeking a Communications Specialist to liaison for the agency, delivering information, tools, and
Tonya Davis Barber Appointed to the Commission on Indigent Defense Services
The North Carolina Office of Indigent Defense Services (NCIDS) announced today that the North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys has appointed
District 2 Seeks Assistant Public Defender for Felonies
The Office of the Public Defender, District 2 seeks a qualified individual to serve as an Assistant Public Defender. The selected candidate will
2022 IDS Forensic Science Education Series: Challenging Facial Recognition Evidence
Live webinar presented by Clare Garvie, Training and Resource Counsel, Fourth Amendment Center at NACDL Nov. 3, 2022, 12:30 pm 90 min of CLE credit
2022 IDS Forensic Science Education Series – Challenging Searches & Seizures of Digital Data
Live webinar presented by Michael Price, Litigation Director for the Fourth Amendment Center at NACDLOct. 6, 2022, 12:30 pm90 min of CLE credit
IDS Seeks Regional Defender
The Office of Indigent Defense Services is seeking a qualified individual to work to advance Indigent Defense Services (IDS) mission to safeguard
Cognitive Bias in Forensic Science and the Courtroom
Live webinar presented by James Williams, Dr. Jeff Kukucka, and Emily Coward Aug. 4, 2022, 12:30 pm 90 min of CLE credit anticipated Description:
Cross-Examining Digital Forensic Experts Webinar
2022 IDS Forensic Science Education SeriesLive webinar presented by Lars DanielJuly 21, 2022, 12:30 pm90 min of CLE credit
IDS Quarterly Commission Meeting
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Christopher Sadler Named as Research Director
The Office of Indigent Defense Services is pleased to announce Christopher Sadler has been named as research director.
Webinar: Challenging eyewitness ID testimony and utilizing defense experts
Live webinar presented by Dr. Lori Van Wallendael and Attorney Greg TosiMay 5, 2022, 12:30 pm90 min of CLE credit anticipated Description:This
DNA Mixtures Webinar: Likelihood ratios and challenges to STRMix evidence
Live webinar presented by Dr. Maher “Max” Noureddine and Attorney Elizabeth Vasquez June 2, 2022, 12:30 pm 90 min of CLE credit
Chad Perry Appointed as Chief Special Counsel
for the Office of Indigent Defense Services
DURHAM — The North Carolina Indigent Defense Services (IDS) Commission announced today that it has appointed Chad Perry as chief special
Announcing Expert Services Project
We want court appointed attorneys to use experts, and we want using experts to be easier for attorneys. Access to qualified expert services is