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News

January 5, 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

Category iconAnnouncements Tag iconAdult Criminal Cases

December 10, 2021

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

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December 1, 2021

New Video on Working with Experts

By Phil Dixon. Reposted with permission. Originally posted here on the North Carolina Criminal Law blog. I’m pleased to announce a new

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November 9, 2021

Webinar – Diagnostically Difficult Autopsy Cases: Logistics, Ethics, and Case Examples

Live webinar presented by Dr. Gregory J. Davis, MD, FCAPDecember 2, 2021, 1:00 pm105 min of CLE credit anticipated The presentation considers the

Category iconAnnouncements Tag iconAdult Criminal Cases,  Capital Cases

November 9, 2021

Marijuana Impairment FAQ

From the IDS Forensic Resources Blog Overview: Blood concentrations of THC and its metabolites are not sufficient to prove impairment.

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November 9, 2021

Great New Resource From SOG

Civil Defender Educator Timothy Heinle has just published, When and How Criminal Defense Attorneys Can Obtain Access to Confidential Child Welfare and

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November 2, 2021

Dorothy Hairston Mitchell Appointed as Chair of the North Carolina Commission on Indigent Defense

The North Carolina Commission on Indigent Defense Services is pleased to announce that its members voted to appoint Dorothy Hairston Mitchell as chair

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August 26, 2021

Call for Comments – Improving Indigent Defense System

Please click here for an important announcement and request for comments on the contract defense system from IDS Director Mary Pollard and Defender

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August 16, 2021

(Updated August 19) A Letter from the IDS Director: Important Budget Information

The North Carolina General Assembly has published the list of House and Senate conferees for the 2021 budget. You can find the list here. If you

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July 30, 2021

Appellate Defender Re-appointed

The North Carolina Commission on Indigent Defense Services is pleased to announce that its members voted to re-appoint Glenn Gerding as Appellate

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June 25, 2021

Gaston County Assistant Public Defender named to Superior Court bench

Gov. Roy Cooper appointed Jesse Caldwell IV to serve as a Superior Court judge for GastonCounty. He will be replacing his father, Jesse Caldwell III,

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June 1, 2021

New Resource for Attorneys Appointed in Felony Sex Offense Cases

IDS is pleased to announce a new program to support attorneys assigned to handle serious sex offense cases.  Starting June 1, attorneys

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May 27, 2021

Human Factors in Forensic Science Webinar

Live webinar presented by Jeff Kukucka, Ph.D.June 3, 2021, 1:00 pm60 min of CLE credit anticipated Dr. Jeff Kukucka will present on how social

Category iconAnnouncements,  Blog Tag iconAdult Criminal Cases,  Capital Cases

April 12, 2021

Commission Adopts Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Plan

Because diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to fulfilling Indigent Defense Service’s mission, the IDS Commission is committed to fostering

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March 11, 2021

COVID-19 Information

New! IDS can reimburse you for teleconferencing and email charges related to the Public Health Emergency. Please use the form below. If you have

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February 12, 2021

Notice of Targeted Rate Hikes for PAC and Contract Attorneys

On January 22, the Indigent Defense Services Commission voted for a very modest rate hike for some classes of case. This is possible based on revenue

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January 29, 2021

State Defenders Re-appointed

The North Carolina Commission on Indigent Defense Services is pleased to announce that its members voted to re-appoint Eric Zogry as the Juvenile

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January 18, 2021

Memorandum: COVID-19 Vaccinations and Attorneys

As you know, North Carolina has started a tiered roll-out for COVID-19 vaccinations. We havereceived lots of questions from attorneys who actively

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