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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 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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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 22, 2019
4 min

OJD Week in Review: Mar. 18 – 22

Hello again and Happy Friday! This week we’ve got a new training announcement, a job opportunity, the tip of the week, and reminders for previously mentioned opportunities. Tip of the Week – My Client is in Detention… How Do I Find Them? There are currently eight detention centers in North Carolina: Alexander Juvenile Detention Center in Taylorsville Cabarrus Regional Juvenile Detention Center in Concord Cumberland Regional Juvenile Detention Center in Fayetteville New Hanov

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Save the Date: N.C. Bar Association’s Groundwater Training on Racial Equity

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Mar 18, 2019
2 min

Save the Date: N.C. Bar Association’s Groundwater Training on Racial Equity

The North Carolina Bar Association (NCBA) Juvenile Justice & Children’s Rights, Education Law, Criminal Justice Sections, and Minorities in the Profession Committee are proud to present the Racial Equity Institute’s (REI) “Groundwater Presentation: An Introduction to Racial Equity”! This free event will take place on May 9 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Bar Center (8000 Weston Parkway). More information and a link for registration will be available soon, but if you have any questi

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Feb 15, 2019
3 min

OJD Week in Review: Feb. 11 – 15

Happy Friday. This week we’ve got a new tip, but mostly deadline reminders. Quite a few deadlines happening today actually… Tip of the Week – Can I Ask for a Prosecutorial Deferral Yes! Prosecutors may dismiss a case with or without leave. Note that AOC-J-430 provides space for conditions or other agreements in exchange for the dismissal. Job Opportunities Today is the last day to apply for the National Center for State Courts (NCSC)‘s Principal Court Management Consultan

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Feb 12, 2019
4 min

Duke Law Hosts JLWOP Panel

On Monday, Feb. 11, the Duke Criminal Law Society and Duke Law Professor Brandon L. Garrett (pictured speaking at the lectern stand on the right) hosted a panel discussion regarding their newest study, “Juvenile Life Without Parole in North Carolina.” The panel featured (seated from left to right) David Andrews of the Office of Appellate Defender, Ben Finholt of N.C. Prisoner Legal Services, and N.C. State Representative Pricey Harrison. The event opened with an introductio

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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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Nov 30, 2018
4 min

OJD Week in Review: Nov. 26 – 30

Salutations and happy Friday to all! This week we’ve got a decent haul of fresh updates and reminders for upcoming deadlines. Of course, in the holiday season things will eventually slow down again, but we’ve got other content planned before the end of the year for you… Job Opportunities The Office of Indigent Defense Services (IDS) is currently seeking a full-time Project Attorney for a two-year contract position with the Office of the Juvenile Defender (OJD). This is a f

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Nov 16, 2018
3 min

OJD Week in Review: Nov. 12 – 16

Hello all! This week (and the next, of course) is a short one and there is no fresh news to share, but please review the info below for upcoming deadlines on jobs and training opportunities if you’re still interested! Job Opportunities The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS), the Massachusetts public defender agency, is currently seeking a director for its newly created Strategic Litigation Unit. The Strategic Litigation Unit will be responsible for litigation aime

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Nov 9, 2018
3 min

OJD Week in Review: Nov. 5 – 9

Hello again and a happy Friday to you! This week we’ve got one new job opportunity and one new training program to announce. Job Opportunities The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS), the Massachusetts public defender agency, is currently seeking a director for its newly created Strategic Litigation Unit. The Strategic Litigation Unit will be responsible for litigation aimed at achieving systemic and institutional reform in all of CPCS’s criminal and civil practice

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Aug 24, 2018
2 min

OJD Week in Review: Aug. 20 – 24

Happy Friday! This another very light week, but we’ve got some new resources added and the same reminders for training registration deadlines that are approaching fast! New Resource There are three new resources added to the “Materials for Defenders” page. Under the “Adolescent Brain Development” section, we’ve posted Dr. Cindy Cottle’s presentation from the Advocating for Youth Charged with First Degree Murder training titled Moving Forward: Advanced Concepts in Adolescent

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Aug 10, 2018
4 min

OJD Week in Review: Aug. 6 – 10

Welcome back, everyone! This week there are some great new stories to share from our site and around the Web. From Around the Community First, from the On the Civil Side blog, Austine Long discusses youth development centers (YDCs). In her post, Long emphasizes the use of YDCs and the need for juvenile justice advocates to familiarize themselves with the facilities and requirements of committed youth. Long also encourages attorneys to attend trainings about YDCs, including

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Aug 3, 2018
4 min

OJD Week in Review: July 30 – Aug. 3

Happy Pre-Saturday! There are no new stories to share for this week, but there are a couple of deadlines in the next couple of days worth noting. Training Registration is now open for the 2018 Misdemeanor Defender Training, which will take place at the UNC-Chapel Hill campus from Sept. 18 – 21. This training, cosponsored by the Office of Indigent Defense Services and the School of Government, will be an introductory program for attorneys who are new to handling misdemeanor

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Jul 20, 2018
4 min

OJD Week in Review: July 16 – 20

Congratulations on making it to the end of another week! And this has been another eventful week, so there is a bit of new content to be shared once again. New Resource On our “Materials for Defenders” page, we’ve added the documents from the “2018 Advocating for Youth Charged with First Degree Murder” training. You can review the info from this March training under the “Training Material – Listed by Training Program” section. From Around the Community Today is the last da

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Jun 29, 2018
4 min

OJD Week in Review: June 25 – 29

Another Friday and a shorter newsletter for you. Job opportunities and events have passed, but we do have an update regarding two annual conferences and another informational meeting hosted by OJD you might be interested in. Also, please note the upcoming deadlines for job opportunities below! Training Registration is now open for the 2018 Parent Attorney and Juvenile Defender Conferences. The Parent Attorney Conference will be held Thursday, August 16, and Juvenile Defend

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