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NACDL is committed to enhancing the capacity of the criminal defense bar to safeguard fundamental constitutional rights.
NACDL harnesses the unique perspectives of NACDL members to advocate for policy and practice improvements in the criminal legal system.
NACDL envisions a society where all individuals receive fair, rational, and humane treatment within the criminal legal system.
NACDL’s mission is to serve as a leader, alongside diverse coalitions, in identifying and reforming flaws and inequities in the criminal legal system, and redressing systemic racism, and ensuring that its members and others in the criminal defense bar are fully equipped to serve all accused persons at the highest level.
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This is an outdated version of NACDL’s bylaws, and is available strictly for archival purposes. The version of the bylaws below took effect in February 2020. Please consult NACDL’s current bylaws or governance documents for any current governance-related questions.
This is an outdated version of NACDL’s bylaws, and is available strictly for archival purposes. The version of the bylaws below took effect on February 23, 2013 and was further amended on February 16, 2019. Please consult NACDL’s current bylaws or governance documents for any current governance-related questions.
This is an outdated version of NACDL’s bylaws, and is available strictly for archival purposes. The version of the bylaws below took effect in August 2019 and was further amended in February 2020. Please consult NACDL’s current bylaws or governance documents for any current governance-related questions.
This is an outdated version of NACDL’s bylaws, and is available strictly for archival purposes. The version of the bylaws below took effect on August 6, 2011 and was further amended on February 23, 2013. Please consult NACDL’s current bylaws or governance documents for any current governance-related questions.
This is an outdated version of NACDL’s bylaws, and is available strictly for archival purposes. The version of the bylaws below took effect on February 18, 2011 and was further amended on August 6, 2011. Please consult NACDL’s current bylaws or governance documents for any current governance-related questions.
This is an outdated version of NACDL’s bylaws, and is available strictly for archival purposes. The version of the bylaws below took effect on August 14, 2010 and was further amended on February 18, 2011. Please consult NACDL’s current bylaws or governance documents for any current governance-related questions.
This is an outdated version of NACDL’s bylaws, and is available strictly for archival purposes. The version of the bylaws below took effect on February 28, 2009 and was further amended on August 14, 2010. Please consult NACDL’s current bylaws or governance documents for any current governance-related questions.
These are the bylaws of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers as amended on February 16, 2019 until amended on August 19, 2019.
