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IDS Commission to meet August 9
The IDS Commission will hold its third quarter meeting on Friday, August 9, 2024, online. This is a virtual meeting only, scheduled for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. via Webex. […]
APDs in District 7 take Oath of Office
HALIFAX—In the words of the Honorable Brenda G. Branch, presiding, the May 30, 2024, ceremonial program to swear in the first assistant public defenders for District 7 was an occasion […]
Governor Cooper appoints Boxberger to the Wake County Bench
For almost three years, Kevin Boxberger served as one of two Regional Defenders for IDS. And while we want to celebrate his appointment to the Wake County Bench, we also […]
North Carolina defenders explore bringing social workers on staff to address needs that go beyond what happens in the courtroom
CHAPEL HILL—Chief Public Defenders and designated core/support staff recently participated in an engaging, in-person workshop on April 25-26 on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. […]
IDS Communications Specialist Featured in New York Art Show
Photographs by IDS Communications Specialist Amanda Bunch will be on display in Brooklyn, New York from June 01-June 23, 2024, as part of Cardinal Compass: A Collection of North Carolina […]
Sharpe featured in ‘Lawyers’ Weekly’
Earlier this month, State Capital Defender Robert E. “Rob” Sharpe, Jr. was a featured profile in the May edition of North Carolina Lawyers Weekly. Editor Ross Chandler of North Carolina […]