Pre-Trial Budget
IDS-027 – Trial Date Setting
IDS-024 – Exceptional Case Application
IDS-025 – Pre-Trial Case Info
Capital Defender Offices
Main Office, Durham County123 West Main Street, Suite 601Durham, NC 27701Phone: (919) 354-7220Fax: (919) 354-7221 Buncombe County43 College Place,
NCAJ Skills Academy – Legal Writing
NCAJ Criminal Masters in Advocacy
NCAJ Skills Academy – Intermediate Criminal Defense (Expert Witnesses/Motions Practice)
NCAJ Virtual Convention
All programing will be delivered on a new, state-of-the-art virtual platform through Elevate virtual event systems, including a virtual exhibit hall
Winter Criminal Law Update
Appellate Advocacy Training
Higher-Level Felony Defense
Summer Criminal Law Webinar
Spring Public Defender and Investigator Conference
This year’s conference will be offered remotely through a Zoom meeting platform. Registrants will receive a unique link to view the program live,
Policies for Capital Cases at the Trial Level
Frequently Asked Questions for Attorneys Appointed by the Office of Capital Defender in Potentially Capital Cases at the Trial Level
Appointment of Counsel If a case is proceeding non-capitally, does the Office of Capital Defender still appoint counsel?Yes, as long as the
IDS-026 – Outcome of Rule 24 Hearing Form
Capital Cases
In criminal trials a state can no more discriminate on account of poverty than on account of religion, race, or color. Plainly, the ability to pay
IDS-003 – Potentially Capital Cases and Appeals Fee Application
IDS-019: Deadline Waiver Request Form
IDS-018: Advance Deadline Extension Request Form
Expert Fee and Expense Policies
Mandatory Training for Capital Post-Conviction Attorneys