From A Lawyer’s View: Upcoming OJD Training You Don’t Want to Miss!
Defenders!We hope your 2023 in off to great to start! As we get into the swing of the new year, OJD wanted to make sure you knew about our new Back to Basics component of our virtual training series. In 2022, we introduced our monthly virtual series and training calendar which gives defenders a forecast of our upcoming virtual trainings and the ability to pre-register. OJD wants to continue to provide trainings on a wide array of topics while also responding to many of the requests that we’ve r
Week in Review: June 6-10
Happy Friday Readers! School’s out and the summer has officially started for the kids! While we know that summer means less school-based offenses, we know that doesn’t mean things slow down for our defenders. We’ll be sharing all the same great tips this summer and a few new ones like today. This week we have one of those new tips, a look at OJD at the SJDC Summit and a new job opportunity with the Office of the Capital Defender. Let’s get started:Tip of the Week: What Does the Victims’ Rights S
Tips for PAC to Get Paid Faster (aka not have your fee application returned)
A new week means a new week in review, but this week, we’re doing things a bit differently. This week’s post includes tips and insights from IDS fee app specialists that can speed up the processing time and get you paid without issue. Special thanks to Chad Boykin for helping to narrow down the issues for juvenile defenders filling out the Juvenile Delinquency Trial Level Fee Application (AOC-J-411). 1. Seriously, fill it all out. LEGIBLY. Attorneys, like doctors, are known for awful handwriting
Week in Review: May 2-6
It’s getting closer and closer to SUMMER!!!!! That’s not stopping OJD though. We have CLE’s to plan and trips to take to help our defenders keep doing awesome work. We hope to see you at everything we’ll be announcing very soon. Tip of the Week: Let’s Get Rid of Those Shackles1. Ask that the hearing occur prior to the juvenile entering the courtroom2. Request that both the hand and leg shackles be removed3. Hold the court to the three reasons to shackle: maintain order, prevent escape, provide f
Week in Review: April 4-8
Happy Friday Readers! You can tell it’s Spring because the whole office is dealing with pollen and the sniffles. But, that doesn’t stop OJD from sharing important information and rounding out the week with you. Tip of the Week: An Update on RTA Juvenile Justice DataEvery quarter or so, the Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice (soon to be the Division of Juvenile Justice) releases statistics at the Juvenile Jurisdiction Advisory Committee (JJAC) describing the ongoing implementation
Week in Review: March 14-18
Happy Friday! Remember when I said that OJD has been busy? Well, this blog will explain why. We have a great new tip for you, an introduction, and a peek into the 2022 Intensive Juvenile Defender Training that was held last Thursday & Friday. So without further ado, let’s get it started. WELCOME YOLANDA FAIR TO THE OFFICE OF THE JUVENILE DEFENDER!Yolanda Fair will serve as the OJD Project Attorney managing both the OJJDP and GCC grants OJD was awarded in 2021. She received her Bachelor of Arts i
Week in Review: March 7-11
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 counties in NC and their courts, getting ready for an exciting announcement AND the 2022 Intensive Juvenile Defender Training (which we will recap next week!) Don’t forget to set your clocks back Saturday night! Spring is coming!Appeals Tip of the Week: Courtesy of David Andrews, Office of the Appellate Defender Suppression motions and contested adjudicatory hearin
Week in Review: Feb 28-March 4
Happy Friday and welcome back to your Week in Review. This week some exciting things have happened at OJD and we can’t wait to tell you about it very soon. Thank you to everyone who requested copies of the Juvenile Codes! We successfully sent out 39 2019 and 2020 codes to our defenders, making space for 2021 and clearing up room in our conference area :D. Let’s get this blog started with a message from Timothy Heinle at the School of Government and a job opportunity!The 2022 Intensive Juvenile D
Week in Review: January 10-14
Once again, Friday is here, and how grateful we are. That doesn’t mean we aren’t going to wrap up this week with some resources, tips, and announcements. Let’s get started!Tip of the Week-Disposition Hearing and Drafting a Disposition ReportEvery stage of a juvenile proceeding is important, especially to the child and family. Often the focus can be centered on secure custody hearings and the result of adjudication but don’t forget disposition. Preparation early can lead to a dismissal or a six-
Week in Review: December 6-10
Another Friday in the books. This week we have a JTIP opportunity coming from NJDC, an OJD job posting, and OJD Roundtable, which is a new video podcast with the office and special guests. Our first Roundtable episode is a recap of SB 207 and some helpful tips. Let us know your thoughts and let’s get started. OJD IS HIRING!The Office of the Indigent Defense Services has been awarded a three-year grant from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention and a two-year grant from the Go