latobiasaventApr 222 minWeek in Review: April 18-22Happy Friday Defenders! It's getting warmer outside and that means summer is here! Hopefully less school-based petitions and even less...
latobiasaventOct 8, 20212 minWeek in Review: October 4-8Stepping into the weekend ready to binge watch the new Netflix movies and shows, while catching up on some good ole R&R...sounds perfect....
latobiasaventAug 13, 20212 minWeek in Review: Aug 9-13Summers slowly coming to an end and we couldn't be more sad about it. The kids are going back to school which means OJD will be busier...
latobiasaventDec 11, 20202 minWeek in Review: Dec 7-11Hello from another Friday Readers! We’re inching closer and closer to a new year and even closer to cold weather. Hope you’re staying...
latobiasaventSep 25, 20203 minFrom a Lawyer’s View: Resolution of complaints against Guilford and Vance County school systemResolution of complaints against Guilford and Vance County school systems means better services for incarcerated students with...
latobiasaventMar 20, 20202 minWeek in Review: March 16-20Welcome to Friday, March 20. As we recognize this week was more difficult than most, OJD would like to thank everyone for their patience...
latobiasaventFeb 28, 20201 minWeek in Review: Feb 24-28If I told you that OJD had the busiest week, would you believe us? From grant meetings to trainings, the work never stops when OJD is...
latobiasaventFeb 21, 20202 minWeek in Review: Feb 17-21 (Corrected)This post has been edited to correct CLE presentation information due to inaccurate names. MY APOLOGIES! – LaTobia Happy SNOW DAY Friday...
latobiasaventJan 15, 20202 minIntensive Juvenile Defender Training, March 4-5, 2020From the UNC School of Government: We are excited to announce that the 2020 Intensive Juvenile Defender Training, cosponsored by the...
latobiasaventJan 8, 20201 min2020 JTIP Summer AcademyThe deadline for applications to the 2020 JTIP Summer Academy is fast approaching! Applications are due no later than January 12th, 2020,...
latobiasaventDec 2, 20191 minRAISE THE AGE IS IN EFFECT!As of Sunday 12/01/2019 at 12:00 AM the Raise the Age initiative is in effect. That means that any 16 and 17 year old who commit crimes...
latobiasaventNov 8, 20192 minWeek in Review: Nov 4-8Before we begin. With respect and gratitude to those who have served and are serving today, The Office of the Juvenile Defender salute...
latobiasaventAug 17, 20191 minOJD Week In Review: August 12-16 School Justice Partnership Summit (SJP)Chief Justice Beasley and Governor Cooper Announce School Justice Partnership Initiative This past Monday Chief Justice Cheri Beasley,...
latobiasaventAug 2, 20192 minOJD Week in Review: July 29 – August 2Tip of the week Is There Such a Thing as a Juvenile MAR? Yes and no. While there is no exact corollary to a motion for appropriate...