OJD Case Law Corner Vol. 13: Commonwealth v. Mattis
Our appellate courts have been quiet this past month on delinquency matters, which makes for a great opportunity to highlight noteworthy cases coming out of other states. This…
Rules of Restitution
Among the frequently used dispositional alternatives in juvenile court is the imposition of restitution. The Court’s ability to order restitution is covered by N.C.G.S. 7B-2506(4) and 7B-2506(22). The…
Top Ten Reasons Why YOU Should Consider Applying for the Juvenile First Degree Murder Roster
As I hope you know, OJD is on a mission to recruit attorneys to represent 13 through 17-year-olds charged with first degree murder and facing life without parole.…
OJD Case Law Corner Vol. 12
No. COA23-21Guilford County19 December 2023Unpublished Opinionhttps://appellate.nccourts.org/opinions/?c=2&pdf=42469 Summary of the Case: The youth, a 16-year-old male, was charged with misdemeanor assault and felony possession of a stolen firearm in…
OJD’s 2023 Recap
As we reflect on this year at the NC Office of the Juvenile Defender, we recognize our commitment to advocating for young lives remains unwavering. From legal victories…
OJD’s 2023 Youth Defender Forum Recap
Thank you for making OJD’s 2023 Youth Defender Forums a great success! In our second year of doing these regional forums, we trained in new places, met more…
New NCHSAA Rules
OJD has several resources available on the website regarding collateral consequences of adjudications in juvenile court. This topic has been frequently addressed and discussed in webinars and other…
Case Law Corner Vol.11: In re: A.G.J, In re: T.L.B, and thoughts from Asst. App. Def. David Andrews
In re: A.G.J, In re: T.L.B, and thoughts from Appellate Defender David Andrews.
Kids Don’t Have Real Problems? Mental Health and Juvenile Delinquency
The importance to explore the correlation between mental health and juvenile deliquency in order to find solutions.