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