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
Notice of Rate Increase for Private Investigators and Mitigation Specialists
Memorandum On October 29, the Indigent Defense Services Commission voted to implement rate hikes for most classes of cases. The Commission’s vote
2022 IDS Forensic Science Education Series
Challenging the foundational validity of a forensic method Live webinar presented by Attorney Hannah Autry, and Assistant Public Defender Samantha
Quarterly Commission Meeting
The Commission on Indigent Defense Services will meet virtually at 10:00Am on Friday, January 28. The meeting will be available to the public through
Join Our Team: Chief Special Counsel
The Indigent Defense Services (IDS) is seeking a Chief Special Counsel (CSC) who will be responsible for the public defense of respondents in civil
Whiskey in the Courtroom 8: Evolving Trends in Forensic Science – Firearms Evidence
Indigent Defense Services, the Duke Law Center for Criminal Justice and Professional Responsibility, and the Wilson Center for Science and Justice are
First Chief Public Defender Appointed for Cleveland and Lincoln Counties
The Superior Court Judges’ Office of Judicial District 27B has announced the appointment of a chief public defender
New Rate Chart for PAC (as of January 1, 2022)
Legal Professionals Complete 2021 IDS Forensic Science Education Series
IDS would like to recognize the following attorneys, investigators, paralegals, and mitigation specialists who completed at least 10 hours of training
Notice of Rate Hikes for PAC and Contract Attorneys
On October 29, the Indigent Defense Services Commission voted to implement rate hikes for most classes of cases. The Commission’s vote was contingent