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Recent News
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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 […]
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J. Chad Perry Reappointed as Chief Special Counsel
Congratulations are in order for J. Chad Perry. On May 1, 2026, the IDS Commission voted unanimously to reappoint him as Chief Special Counsel for North Carolina for a new […]
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IDS Commission to Meet Friday, May 1, 2026
The IDS Commission will meet on Friday, May 1, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location: The NC Administrative Office of the Courts / NC Judicial Center – 901 Corporate Center Drive, […]