HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OJD'S FEARLESS LEADER AND YOUR STATE JUVENILE DEFENDER, ERIC ZOGRY! Technically his birthday was yesterday but we...

Stepping into the weekend ready to binge watch the new Netflix movies and shows, while catching up on some good ole R&R...sounds perfect....

Welcome to Fall readers! Outside is finally cooling down and it's time to pull out your favorite cardigans and sweaters! This week's post...

Another weekend on the way! This week is going to be bit shorter than normal, but as always OJD has a great tip for you and a quick...

Happy Friday Readers! Fall is (almost) here and football season is back in full swing. This week we have a brand new tip, an announcement...

Happy Friday! Who else is ready to close out another week? We can't tell you how much we are. Let's wrap this week up and get started on...

August 24, 2021 ANNOUNCEMENT: JUVENILE DELINQUENCY CONTRACT POSITION IN YADKIN COUNTY FROM: Terri Johnson, Assistant Juvenile...

Happy Friday! Today OJD is attending the 2021 Juvenile Defender Conference hosted by the School of Government. It's a jam packed day full...

Summers 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...

By: Barbara Fedders, Assistant Professor, University of North Carolina School of Law 10 Years After JDB Along with Mark Dorosin (then of...

by Cait Fenhagen, Criminal Justice Resource Director , Orange County Courthouse I had been working as a public defender for 11 years when...

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...

Jones v. Mississippi: The Bare Minimum is “Constitutionally Sufficient” On April 22, 2021, the Supreme Court of the United States issued...

Happy Friday Readers! Today’s Week in Review will be a bit different and longer than most. Recently the NC Courts of Appeals has released...

Happy Friday Readers! We hope wherever you are is bright and sunny because Raleigh and rainy and gloomy but #JuvenileJustice never stops....

Hello to all our readers out there! A shorter week in review but still some great information. Let’s get you headed into the weekend with...

Happy Friday Readers! Another beautiful Friday in the books but it’s a bit cold in Raleigh. Where did spring go so fast? Well, at least...

Welcome to the Weekend Readers! This week OJD was busy with meetings and discussions while also planning some new material to share with...

Happy Friday Readers! First week of April down and it’s getting warmer outside. Not to mention, time for pollen. We hope you’re stocked...