Hey Hey! It's Friday! OJD is attending the Juvenile Defender Conference at the School of Government today, but that doesn't mean you...

CONGRATULATIONS TO DAVID ANDREWS & KATHY VANDENBERG! Congratulations David and Kathy for your victory in not one but TWO North Carolina...

When Raise the Age (RTA) was passed, it created a new procedure in juvenile court. A 16- or 17-year-old charged with a Class A through G...

We're so happy to see you Friday! This was another week full of meetings and prep to get OJD on the road visiting as many of the 100...

Happy Friday to our readers! OJD had a pretty great week, our first Office Check-in with Burcu in the office (don't worry, Terri will be...

Happy Fri-YAY Readers! This week was a bit exciting for OJD but we won't get into that JUST yet, just know...an announcement is coming...

Another Friday in the books and the last one of July. Honestly, how has 7 months of 2021 already wrapped up? Talk about time flies. Let's...

A Reflection on the 10-Year Anniversary of J.D.B. v. North Carolina By: LaToya B. Powell, Assistant Legal Counsel, NC Administrative...

J.D.B. v. North Carolina (2011) was not only a triumphant case for juvenile delinquency matters, but set the tone for how juveniles who...

Happy Friday Readers! No Week in Review this week, but please keep reading for our new series: “A Lawyer’s View.” When may an admission...

Welcome to Friday, March 20. As we recognize this week was more difficult than most, OJD would like to thank everyone for their patience...

The revamped OJD Podcast is here! We are still searching for a new name so if you have any ideas and would like to win a prize…email us...

Happy Valentine’s Day Readers! We hope this day reaches you with lots of joy and smiles. Appeals Tip of the Week: Courtesy of David...

Happy Friday readers! We hope this week was productive, exciting and successful! Appeals Tip of the Week: Courtesy of David Andrews,...

We finally made it through January and it’s FRIDAY! OJD has been working on new, exciting trainings, consulting with our great Defenders,...

The IDS Commission is seeking the next Executive Director for IDS and the position has been posted here:  https://www.governmentjobs.com/...

Happy Friday Readers! This week was not only a short one, but an easier one at OJD. Couple consultations, a little bit of court, you...

We are so thankful to each and every one of you that visit our webpage for resources, tips, information and our blog. There’s no Week in...

Chief Justice Beasley and Governor Cooper Announce School Justice Partnership Initiative This past Monday Chief Justice Cheri Beasley,...

It’s August, and things can get a little slow at OJD, but we do have a few highlights for you.  Hope to see folks at the Annual...