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In re T.K. Show Court’s Indecision on Importance of Statutory Requirements by Jonathon Woodruf
Last month, the NC Court of Appeals in In the Matter of T.K. declined to extend the holding from In re D.S., 364 N.C. 184 (2010), in...
NC OJD
Jun 26, 20173 min read
Due Process Rights and Children: Fifty Years of In re Gault Part Five, the Privilege Against Self-I
Juvenile defenders, the court system, the governor, and other advocates recently celebrated a historic moment in juvenile justice. Monday...
NC OJD
May 18, 20176 min read
Free CLE: Rowan Regional Juvenile Training
The North Carolina Advocates for Justice’s Juvenile Defense Section and the Office of the Juvenile Defender will be hosting a free CLE in...
NC OJD
Apr 18, 20171 min read
Due Process Rights and Children: Fifty Years of In re Gault – Part Four, the Right to Confron
This post is the fourth in the series centered on In re Gault. The Confrontation Clause of the Sixth Amendment provides that “[i]n all...
NC OJD
Nov 2, 20165 min read
Due Process Rights and Children: Fifty Years of In re Gault – Part Three, the Right to Notice
This post is the third in the series focused on In re Gault, the U.S. Supreme Court case which required that juveniles who were alleged...
NC OJD
Oct 26, 20166 min read
“The Magistrate’s Role in Filing Juvenile Delinquency and Undisciplined Petitions”
From the “On the Civil Side” blog, please read this insightful post written by Professor LaToya Powell. Professor Powell breaks down...
NC OJD
Oct 6, 20161 min read
Due Process Rights and Children: Fifty Years of In re Gault – Part Two, the Right to Counsel
This post is the second in a series focused on In re Gault, the U.S. Supreme Court case which mandated that the core due process rights...
NC OJD
Sep 14, 20165 min read
Juvenile Adjudications – Admissible in Adult Death Sentences? By Guest Blogger John Mills
Pardon the interruption. This post will mostly be about death penalty sentencing, something that would normally be out of bounds for...
NC OJD
Sep 9, 20164 min read
Interim Report and Comment Period – Chief Justice’s Commission
The Chief Justice’s Commission on the Administration of Law and Justice has been meeting for nearly a year. The Criminal Investigation...
NC OJD
Jul 22, 20161 min read
“Extending a Juvenile’s Probation Term: FAQ” by Professor LaToya Powell
From the “On the Civil Side Blog,” please read this informative blog by Professor LaToya Powell. Professor Powell discusses the basics of...
NC OJD
Apr 25, 20161 min read
Juvenile Code Changes Now Online
The General Statutes have been updated online at the NC General Assembly website, including the Juvenile Code changes enacted December 1,...
NC OJD
Apr 5, 20161 min read
Tips on the Juvenile Code Reform: Part 3 – Juvenile Confinement
Tips on the Juvenile Code Reform: Part 3 – Juvenile Confinement Over the last two months, we have been blogging about the new Juvenile...
NC OJD
Dec 1, 20152 min read
Untimely Filed Juvenile Petitions – What’s the Remedy?
From the “On the Civil Side Blog,” please read this interesting blog by Professor LaToya Powell. Professor Powell discusses the filing of...
NC OJD
Nov 25, 20151 min read
Statewide Juvenile Defender Call, Thursday, December 10th at 1:00
Our next statewide call for juvenile defenders will be Thursday, December 10th at 1 PM. Call in number is 919-890-2204. Topics will...
NC OJD
Nov 20, 20151 min read
“More Thoughts on Improper Delegation of Authority and Intermittent Confinement” by Prof
From the “On the Civil Side Blog,” please read this important follow up blog by Professor LaToya Powell. Professor Powell discusses what...
NC OJD
Oct 29, 20151 min read
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