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!

Click HERE to sign up.

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.

Click HERE to sign up.

  • 2025 Bridging the Gap Mitigation Conference

    North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts 901 Corporate Center Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina

    Registration is now open for the Bridging the Gap IX Mitigation Conference. The Seminar will be a live in person conference in Raleigh at the AOC Building in Raleigh. (901 Corporate Center Drive) The dates are December 2-4, 2025. The agenda here: BRIDGING THE GAP IX MITIGATION CONFERENCE iiii   REGISTRATION: The registration fee is […]

  • IDS Commission Quarterly Meeting – August 22, 2025

    North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts 901 Corporate Center Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina

    The IDS Commission will meet Friday, August 22, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Location: The NCJC, Raleigh) More information is coming soon...

  • Quarterly Commission Meeting

    North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts 901 Corporate Center Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina

    The IDS Commission will meet in person and via Zoom from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Watch Here (The meeting will be livestreamed.) 2022.10.28_IDS Commission Meeting Packet