Lessons Learned from the 2023 Gault Center Summit
OJD stepped away from the office this week to attend the 2023 Gault Center National Youth Defender Leadership Summit hosted by The Gault Center. The summit was two…
Probable Cause—Rules of Evidence Don’t Apply?
There is no Constitutional right to a probable cause hearing but there are statutory rights under Chapter 7B and 15A of the North Carolina General Statutes.
Case Law Corner Vol. 10: No. COA22-965 & No. COA23-100
In re: S.C.No. COA22-965, 2023 N.C. App. LEXIS 529 Onslow CountySeptember 5, 2023https://appellate.nccourts.org/opinions/?c=2&pdf=42606Summary: A hearing was held in delinquency court on a petition for misdemeanor assault in which…
Why You Should Read DJJDP’s 2022 Annual Report
If you’re not already aware, the Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention releases an annual report covering its activities and statistics from the past year. This year’s…
Central Youth Defender Forum: “Defending Youth Charged with Violent Offenses’
Watch our Central Youth Defender Forum: "Defending Youth Charged with Violent Offenses" recap video! We had a great time with defenders from the central and western region of…
BLOG REPOST – “From a Lawyer’s View: Credit for Time Served?”
Originally posted on Mar 31, 2023When a child is charged with a criminal offense through a juvenile petition and placed in secure custody, the statute is silent regarding…
What does the Juvenile Court System Experience Mean for Children?
The juvenile court system experience can be traumatic. That’s why is crucial to consider the humanization of work purpose.
Why Sign Up for a Basic 101 Training?
So let them eat cake….Defenders have (hopefully) noticed that OJD is providing monthly webinar trainings in addition to our Youth Defender Forums and other local trainings. If not,…
Legal Deserts and The Mission of NC Office of the Juvenile Defender
Legal deserts and how OJD is making strides to combat this crisis by supporting juvenile defenders in their rocky road journey of practicing juvenile law.
Case Law Corner Vol. 9
In delinquency court, we often rely heavily on the statutes in the Juvenile Code to argue our position and persuade our judges to see things our way. But…