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Recent News
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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 […]
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Former APD Swears in New APD
The First Judicial District recently welcomed Sean Yacobi as its newest assistant public defender. With over two decades of legal experience and licensed to practice in both Virginia and North Carolina, he brings a strong background to the role. […]
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Invitation for Public Comment on Child Support Guidelines
The NCAOC Communications Office issued the following Press Release recently. IDS wishes to share the information below with its known stakeholders who may be interested in providing public comment / attorneys on our listservs and […]