Week in Review: February 14-18
Happy Friday! We started the week filled with celebrating love that somehow transitioned to stuffed with work and chocolates, how does that happen? Either way, OJD was busy in the office keeping the engine going and sharing knowledge along the way. Tip of the Week – Discovery The Juvenile Code has similar discovery rules to those followed in adult criminal court. Though Juvenile Court is in District Court, most jurisdictions understand that discovery transfer is a practice for both misdemeanors
From A Lawyer’s View: A Trip Down Juvenile History, by Burcu Hensley
The holidays are always a great time to listen to stories of the past and reflect on personal and family history. It’s a great way to learn about oneself through the stories of where we came from and why we are the way we are. The same principle holds true at the Office of the Juvenile Defender – stories from the past and our history, as a nation, as a state, and as juvenile defenders – help to remind us of our purpose and mission. While the majority of the current staff at OJD are relatively ne
Week in Review: January 17-21
January is zooming past, can’t believe this is the 3rd blog of the new year. This week will be short and sweet, but will never forget a new tip! We hope you are bundled up for this snowy weather and enjoy a quick read from your OJD office.Tip of the Week: OJD Case SummariesDid you know that OJD routinely monitors the NC Court of Appeals and NC Supreme Court for case law applicable to Juvenile Delinquency matters? We then take those cases as they are filed, summarize them, and compile them into a
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: January 3-7
Welcome and CONGRATULATIONS on completing your first week of the new year! We know all that time off was way too relaxing and it was hard to even step foot in Monday, but you did it! Now just 360 more days. This week we have a brand new video tip of the week from Eric and sharing a Save the Date from SJDC and a job posting. Let’s get to it!Tip of the Week (That Tardis makes me wish we could skip forward to some normalcy!)Save the DateThe 12th Annual Southern Juvenile Defender Center Regional Sum
Week in Review: November 15-19
Happy Friday! This week has been busy with meetings, meetings, and more meetings. We hope your week has been productive, inspiring, and fighting the good juvenile fight. We have a 9-minute Tip of the Week for you and today is CLE day, we’ll be posting the recorded training in our Defender Portal for later viewing if you can’t make it. TIP OF THE WEEK – EXPERTSThis week Burcu Hensley is coming to you from WebEx to discuss the use of experts in juvenile proceedings. Let’s hear what she has to say!
Week in Review: November 8-12
To our Defenders who served and are serving, Thank You. Happy Friday Readers! Not to skip over Thanksgiving, but Christmas is in 43 days!! It’s time to start planning gifts and putting up trees. But before we get too far in the future, let’s start with this week’s recap and get us one step closer to the weekend. Tip of the Week—Juvenile Records: Access to DJJ File and Disposition ReportsAssistant Juvenile Defender Terri Johnson is providing this week’s Tip of the Week. Thank you, Terri!In some a
Week in Review: November 1-5
Brrrr! It’s getting cold outside and we’re walking into Daylight Savings Time this Saturday night. Anybody else feeling like Winter is Here? AND THEN THERE’S CHRISTMAS which is basically tomorrow! So much to prepare for but first let’s start with recapping the week and setting you up for some juvenile defense success.Tip of the WeekAnother OJD CLEPlease join OJD on November 19, 2021 from 12:00PM to 1:15PM for Raise the Age Part II: Senate Bill 207. This training will be a statutory review of the
Week in Review: October 4-8
Stepping into the weekend ready to binge watch the new Netflix movies and shows, while catching up on some good ole R&R…sounds perfect. As always before we go grab our favorite blanket OJD is going to sum up the week with a tip, a couple resources and a look inside OJD’s participation in a Twitter chat.Tip of the Week Building TrustInvesting time is the single most important strategy for building trust and rapport with your client. You need to listen and ask questions without judgment, and exp
Week in Review: Sept 27- October 1
Happy October Readers! We’re getting closer and closer to the end of the year and I can promise you, OJD definitely thinks 2021 just started. We’ve got a really nice tip of the week for you today and sharing a great new read (that’s currently being passed around the office). OJD is also planning 2 new trainings for November AND partnering with our Chief Regional Defender Tucker Charns on another. We hope to round out your year, and CLE credits, with some great content. Let’s get your week wrappe