Happy Friday Defenders! If only we could look as relaxed as this baby right? As we get close to the start date of Raise the Age, OJD is working hard to provide defenders with tangible, useful information to aid your juveniles and their case. Be on the lookout for just HOW OJD has you covered.
JOB OPPORTUNITY!
The Office of Indigent Services (IDS) is seeking a Legal Associate, direct reporting to the Deputy Director. Responsibilites include:
Review correspondence from clients and draft responses under direction of legal staff.
Assist office manager and Deputy Director in revising record retention policy and implementing digital record retention policy.
Manage IDS website content in coordination with Deputy Director, state defenders, fiscal staff, and IT director.
For a full description and to apply, visit here.
OJD OPPORTUNITY!
Tip of the Week:
Before You Plea
Talk your client about the impacts of an adjudication. While not as public as adult criminal convictions, juvenile adjudications may impact the following: immigration status, educational placement, housing conditions, eligibility to play sports, placement on a sex offender registry (in NC or other states) and others. Always consider the long-term consequences of what may first appear to be a short-term decision.
Spotlight Blog Post!
The School of Government released a blog written by, Jacquelyn Greene, regarding Raise the Age and additional changes to 7B. Yet another resource to guide you in the changes coming December 1, 2019. You can read her blog post here.
TRAINING!
This week, Eric traveled to Craven County and spoke with stakeholders and defenders regarding Raise the Age and Juvenile Justice Basics. Take a look at some of the photos!
Yesterday, Eric also hosted a Webinar regarding Juvenile Expunction.
What a week!
HAVE A SAFE WEEKEND!