North Carolina Office of Indigent Defense Services
Live webinar presented by Dr. Beata KrembuszewskiApr. 2, 2026, 12:30pm90 min of CLE credit anticipated This session will present a clear, research-based understanding of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and its relevance across the lifespan of many clients in the criminal legal system. The session explores the core diagnostic features of ADHD—impulsivity, inattention, executive-function deficits, emotional regulation …
Understanding ADHD and Its Impact in Criminal CasesRead More
Free live webinar offered by NCIDS
Understanding ADHD and Its Impact in Criminal CasesRead More
Live webinar presented by Dr. Jerrod BrownFeb. 5, 2026, 12:30pm90 min of CLE credit Neurodivergence describes a group of individuals with atypical patterns of brain functioning, including differences in cognition, sensory, and motor abilities. Conditions such as attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autism, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, learning difficulties (e.g., dyslexia), and traumatic brain injuries often fall …
Webinar: Neurodivergence in Criminal Justice, Forensic Mental Health, and Legal SettingsRead More
Indigent Defense Services and the Duke Law Center for Criminal Justice and Professional Responsibility are pleased to announce the twelfth annual CLE, “Whiskey in the Courtroom: Evolving Trends in Forensic Science.” Whiskey 12 will take place on March 6, 2026 at Duke Law School. Forensic science experts and attorneys who have litigated cases involving complex scientific …
Whiskey in the Courtroom: Evolving Trends in Forensic Science – REGISTRATION OPENRead More
Indigent Defense Services and the Duke Law Center for Criminal Justice and Professional Responsibility are pleased to announce the twelfth annual CLE, “Whiskey in the Courtroom: Evolving Trends in Forensic Science.” Whiskey 12 will take place on March 6, 2026 at Duke Law School. Forensic science experts and attorneys who have litigated cases involving complex scientific …
Whiskey in the Courtroom: Evolving Trends in Forensic Science – REGISTRATION OPENRead More
Paper by retired Assistant Capital Defender Vince Rabil. Available upon request. Email sarah.r.olson@nccourts.org
The Diminished Capacity Defense in Capital Litigation: A Summary Explanation (2025)Read More
IDS and the Mecklenburg Public Defender’s Office provide regular continuing education to dozens of NC criminal defense and parent attorneys, investigators, and mitigation specialists who attend the IDS Forensic Science Education Series. In 2026, we will offer monthly 90-minute webinars on various aspects of forensic evidence. These webinars will take place typically at 12:30 pm on …
This 2025 Administration of Justice Bulletin by John Rubin covers the three main phases of the capacity-to-proceed process: a mental health examination; a hearing to determine capacity; and proceedings after a determination of incapacity—that is, involuntary commitment and disposition of the criminal case.
Capacity to Proceed in Criminal Cases in North CarolinaRead More
Free webinar offered by Godoy Medical Forensics
Long-term Effects of Traumatic Brain Injury: Forensic ImplicationsRead More
Free webinar offered by Godoy Medical Forensics
