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NACDL is committed to enhancing the capacity of the criminal defense bar to safeguard fundamental constitutional rights.
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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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"Defending Mayhem: Murder, Malice, and Crimes of Violence"
LOCATION: Minneapolis Marriott City Center DATES: July 9-12, 2025
"Take it to the Bank! Advanced Skills for Improving Your Advocacy and Expanding Your Practice" LOCATION: Hilton Charlotte Uptown, Charlotte, NC DATES: February 26 - March 1, 2025
Some of the trials lasted no more than five minutes. None of the Santee Dakota Indians – most who had no command of the English language – had interpreters, counsel, or the ability to call witnesses in their defense.
There are two types of committees at NACDL, standing committees created by the Bylaws or act of the Board of Directors and ad hoc committees created by the President. Most committees at NACDL are ad hoc committees, and this guide will cover those.
The Board of Directors adopted a resolution regarding women in prison and jails.
Answer to common asked questions by NACDL Directors and Officers.
The Board of Directors adopted a resolution on the Brady Checklists.
The Board of Directors adopted a resolution to adopt suspending the spending policy for fiscal year 2025.
NACDL's Board of Directors met in Seattle, WA on July 27, 2024, for its Annual Meeting.
The Board of Directors adopted a resolution against against Carceral's torture.
The Board of Directors adopted a resolution to adopt new special election procedures.
Christopher A. Wellborn is the 66th President of NACDL. The President guides the Association for a one-year term.
Resources assembled for use by the NACDL Directors and Officers.
NACDL Officer and Director Orientation Presentation from NACDL's 2024 Fall Meeting at Nashville, TN.
In additional to an Annual Election, from time to time, the NACDL Board of Directors fills officer and director vacancies through a special elections. Then a special election is called by the Board of Directors, that information will be posted here.
