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Jul 19, 2019
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OJD Week in Review: July 15 – 19

Hello again and another good Friday to you all! This week there is a new tip and just the single training reminder. Content for the end of the week may still be light, but please make sure to subscribe to the OJD blog and follow our OJD Twitter and Facebook pages as well to get updates, relevant articles, and other juvenile defense-related content throughout the week! Tip of the Week – Searches Not on School Property While an earlier tip referred to searches on school prope

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Jul 12, 2019
2 min

OJD Week in Review: July 8 – 12

Hello again! This week there is a new tip and just the single training reminder. Please make sure to subscribe to the OJD blog and follow our OJD Twitter and Facebook pages as well to get updates, relevant articles, and other juvenile defense-related content throughout the week! Tip of the Week – Getting Rid of Those Shackles Ask that the hearing occur prior to the juvenile entering the courtroom Request that both the hand and leg shackles be removed Hold the court to the t

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Jun 21, 2019
4 min

OJD Week in Review: June 17 – 21

Greetings and happy Friday! This week there is a new tip, a case law update, and the normal reminders. And because July 2 is rapidly approaching, please note there is still time to apply to become an N.C. State Bar-certified juvenile defender! If you are interested, please visit the N.C. State Bar Legal Specialization page. We want to grow the N.C. juvenile defender community! Case Law Update Back in January of this year, the Court of Appeals filed an opinion, In the Matt

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Jun 7, 2019
4 min

OJD Week in Review: June 3 – 7

Happy Friday once again! This week there are the normal reminders along with a new tip and one other announcement…. We are proud to officially introduce the newest member of the OJD team, Project Attorney Monique Williams. Coming from the Pitt County Public Defender Office, Monique joined the OJD team earlier this year to help facilitate OJD’s State Enhancement Program. As project attorney, she has collaborated with the National Juvenile Defender Center to coordinate our r

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May 24, 2019
4 min

OJD Week in Review: May 20 – 24

Happy Friday! This week we have a new job opportunity to share, the usual reminders, and the new tip of the week. And we included this last week, but just in case you missed it, please note that the application period for specialization in juvenile defense started on the 1st of this month and continues until July 2! If you know someone or if you yourself are interested in specializing in the juvenile defense arena, please visit the N.C. State Bar Legal Specialization page.

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May 17, 2019
6 min

OJD Week in Review: May 13 – 17

Happy Friday! This week we’ve got quite a few new nuggets to share. There is a new resource from NJDC worth noting, a webinar offering CLE credit, and a training in Rutherford from OJD. Also, check out the new tip of the week and reminders from the previous weeks. We also want to bring attention to yesterday’s post regarding the Juvenile Training Immersion Program (JTIP) hosted last month in conjunction with the National Juvenile Defender Center (NJDC) at North Carolina Ce

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May 10, 2019
4 min

OJD Week in Review: May 6 – 10

Another Happy Friday to everyone reading this! This week there is the new tip, one new job opportunity with NCCRED, one new training date to announce and a couple of registration deadlines for upcoming events. Tip of the Week – Should I Waive PC? That depends. As a general rule, you shouldn’t unless your client is receiving something in exchange for the waiver, such as an agreement not to transfer case, dismissal or reduction in the charges, or a specific disposition agreem

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May 3, 2019
5 min

OJD Week in Review: Apr. 29 – May 3

Happy Friday! This week there are just lots of reminders, so please note every deadline as many are approaching in the next week, and there is one new job opportunity and a new tip for you. Tip of the Week – North Carolina’s Juvenile Sex Offender Registry North Carolina has a separate, non-public sex offender registry for juveniles. The court may only register a juvenile if: they are 11 years or older at the time of the offense have been adjudicated of first degree rape or

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Apr 26, 2019
6 min

OJD Week in Review: Apr. 22 – 26

Happy Friday and Happy Passover! This week we have a new tip, a new post from the School of Government and another community event worth noting, a couple of new resources, and approaching deadlines for and updates to training and job opportunities. Tip of the Week – Discovery Defenders – you have a statutory right to discovery in all of your juvenile cases (§7B-2300-2303). Don’t be afraid to use it! Some jurisdictions provide it without a motion, but it’s never bad practic

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Apr 18, 2019
5 min

OJD Week in Review: Apr. 15 – 19

Happy Thursday (and, hopefully, a Happy Good Friday on tomorrow)! This week there is one new training and one job opportunity along with the usual reminders reminders and tip. Tip of the Week – What’s an Alford Plea? A plea under State v. Alford is where an accused will admit to responsibility in court, not because they believe they are guilty, but because they believe it is in their best legal interest to do so. While Alford is not explicitly afforded in the Juvenile Code,

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Apr 12, 2019
4 min

OJD Week in Review: Apr. 8 – 12

Welcome to your new Friday! This week we have a new fellowship, even more training announcements, a new tip, and the standard reminders. Tip of the Week – Juveniles and SORNA (Sex Offender Registry & Notification Act) If your client has been adjudicated or admitted to a sex offense, be sure to advise him/her about possible collateral consequences of SORNA (Sex Offender Registry and Notification Act). Even though NC doesn’t have a mandatory juvenile registry, if your client

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Registration is Now Open for the 2019 SJDC Regional Summit

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Apr 9, 2019
2 min

Registration is Now Open for the 2019 SJDC Regional Summit

The Southern Juvenile Defender Center (SJDC) proudly announces the ninth annual Regional Summit, taking place in New Orleans, Louisiana, June 7-8, 2019. You’re invited to come together with your colleagues from across the Southern states to participate in this one-of-a-kind program. If interested in attending, please register here for the Summit before May 13. For out-of-state attorneys, partial scholarship assistance is available to cover lodging expenses on first-come, fi

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Apr 5, 2019
4 min

OJD Week in Review: Apr. 1 – 5

Happy Friday! This week we have a special shout-out, a new tip, and new training and job opportunities to share. Tip of the Week – My Client Was Adjudicated in One County But Resides in Another If your client was adjudicated in a county other than the county of residence, usually the case will be transferred to the county of residence. However, the case can remain in the first county if the juvenile is in residential treatment or foster care there, or if the court decides t

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Mar 15, 2019
3 min

OJD Week in Review: Mar. 11 – 15

Happy Friday! This week there are few additions, but we have two new training/networking events to share, the new weekly tip, and reminders for upcoming deadlines below. Tip of the Week – Discovery discovery rules to those followed in adult criminal court. Though Juvenile Court is in District Court, most jurisdictions understand that discovery transfer is a practice for both misdemeanors and felonies in Juvenile Court. Even if there’s an “automatic discovery” rule in your

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Mar 8, 2019
4 min

OJD Week in Review: Mar. 4 – 8

Welcome back! This week we’re bringing attention to an update on our “Materials” page, a new tip, a fellowship opportunity, and training announcements. Tip of the Week – Was Your Client’s Parent Present? Any juvenile under the age of 16 must have a parent present for any in-custody interview. Any statement made without the parent’s presence is not admissible into evidence (§7B-2101(b)). Remember – “in-custody” is an objective test and uses the “reasonable juvenile” standard!

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Mar 1, 2019
3 min

OJD Week in Review: Feb. 25 – Mar. 1

Happy First Friday! This week in addition to our new tip and training reminders, we want to bring attention to a blog post about Raise the Age from the School of Government and a new addition to our sidebar here on the website (if you haven’t already noticed!). Also, for those juvenile defense attorneys who are currently not on our listserv, please contact Marcus Thompson so that you can be added and get all of the latest updates on our resources, upcoming training, and more

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Feb 22, 2019
3 min

OJD Week in Review: Feb. 18 – 22

Happy Friday! This week we’ve got a new tip, a new training, a podcast related to an event covered on last week, and the usual reminders. Tip of the Week – Secure Custody and Burden of Proof Training The Office of the Juvenile Defender will be hosting a Juvenile Court Basics CLE on Wednesday, Feb. 27, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Cumberland County Courthouse. Assistant Juvenile Defender Kim Howes will be discussing the role of counsel, how to communicate with juvenile clients, d

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Feb 8, 2019
3 min

OJD Week in Review: Feb. 4 – 8

Salutations and thank you for joining us again! This week, in addition to the invaluable Tip of the Week and necessary reminders, we’ve got a new job posting. Also, please note that many deadlines job applications and event dates are approaching within the next week! Tip of the Week – Calculations Matter Make sure you calculate your client’s delinquency history correctly. It is reversible error if you do not advise your client of the most serious disposition s/he is expose

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Feb 1, 2019
4 min

OJD Week in Review: Jan. 29 – Feb. 1

Happy first Friday and welcome to February! Of course, this week there is a new tip, but we’ve also got another JJAC report, a new resource, and some new training announcements to share. Tip of the Week – When Should I Receive the Disposition Report? You should try to receive the disposition report prior to the dispositional hearing to review with your client. If possible, try to get a copy of the report at least several days prior to the hearing. While there is no statuto

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Jan 25, 2019
3 min

OJD Week in Review: Jan. 21 – 25

Hello again and welcome to another Friday! This week we’ve got a new tip, a new training announcement, some news from around the juvenile defense community that may be of interest, and some deadline reminders. We also released our 2018 Year in Review earlier this week. Please take a moment to check it out here if you haven’t had a chance to read about some of our accomplishments from this past year and plans going forward into 2019. Tip of the Week – Immigration Consultatio

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