Week in Review: July 19-23
Another Friday in the books and another weekend on the way! Let’s get your free time started with a recap of the week with OJD and some resources.Tip of the WeekWhat Is the Process for Indictment? Once a petition is filed against a juvenile, the prosecutor may submit the petition to a grand jury for indictment. Unlike in adult criminal court where the prosecutor submits a bill of information prior to charges being filed, in juvenile court the grand jury process starts after the formal charging
Reflecting on J.D.B. v. North Carolina: Part One
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 are alleged to have committed criminal acts to be approached by law enforcement. If you’re unfamiliar with the case, here’s a brief (non-law) synopsis. As a juvenile, his name is not released to the public hence the J.D.B. abbreviation:J.D.B. was a 13-year-old student enrolled in special education classes. The police noted him as a suspect of committing two sepa
Job Opportunity!
The Center for Death Penalty Litigation (CDPL) in Durham, North Carolina seeks to hire a new staff attorney to support its mission. CDPL is a non-profit law firm and advocacy organization that works to provide the highest quality representation to people facing execution, and to end the death penalty in North Carolina. CDPL is seeking to hire an attorney with at least two years of relevant experience interested in working on post-conviction cases and, if desired, trial cases. Applicants should s
Just a Reminder!
The School of Government is on the hunt for a new Civil Defender Educator. The application deadline is 09/26/2019 with a start date of 11/04/2019. Interested in a new role, effective indigent defense education, and creating the effective training, then this is the position for you. Apply on the UNC website here. Good Luck!