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Recent News
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UNC School of Government Educator Blogs About Indigent Defense
Following the announcement that IDS Executive Director Mary Pollard will retire in August, John Rubin posted a blog on June 8 regarding the search for a new leader for the North Carolina Office of Indigent Defense Services. Rubin, who has […]
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New Administration of Justice Bulletin Explores Conflicts of Interest
Conflicts of interest and evaluating whether an attorney can represent a person in a criminal case can be deeply complicated, especially when the conflicts involve former clients. The UNC School of Government’s Danny Spiegel has done […]
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IDS Seeks New Executive Director
The Commission on Indigent Defense Services is seeking a new Executive Director for the Office of Indigent Defense Services following the announcement by the current Executive Director, Mary Pollard, that […]
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Remember and Honor
The Office of Indigent Defense Serviceswill be CLOSED on Monday, May 25, 2026in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.
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2026 Annual Public Defender Awards Presented in Cherokee
The annual 2026 Spring Public Defender Conference convened Wednesday, May 6, in beautiful Cherokee, North Carolina. Following a moving and incredibly special opening ceremony given by members of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Tribe, NCAPD President Deonte’ […]
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Defenders Receive Tribal Welcome in Cherokee
Details and Photos provided by Rosie McCoy, Assistant Court Clerk, Public Relations Officer – Tribal Court, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians For the Welcome and Opening Ceremony at the 2026 Spring Public Defender Conference held May 6 in Cherokee, Duck Lossiah opened the meeting with […]