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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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Marsy's Law, a victims’ rights constitutional amendment, would bestow upon crime victims a vast array of often vague, difficult and costly to administer rights, including extensive notification, involvement, privacy, and restitution provisions, and enshrine them in state constitutions. This amendment has far-reaching consequences for state criminal justice systems across the country. Hear from various stakeholders and learn how state advocates can help stave off this legislation.
NACDL's 19th Annual State Criminal Justice Network Conference August 17-19, 2020 | Held Virtually
In 1881, North Carolina passed two criminal statutes that completely banned abortion, N.C. Gen. Stat. §§ 14-44, 14-45.
Learn about jury diversity from national experts, local judicial officials, and practitioners.
NACDL opposed Marsy's Law, a sweeping victims' rights constitutional amendment, in North Carolina.
NACDL is providing resources regarding the Criminalization of Pregnancy and Reproductive Health to the criminal defense community. Resources are provided without warranty or guarantee. Please consult the laws and rules of your state and local authorities. Please log in to access them. Membership is NOT required.
See the various issues on which NACDL has conducted criminal justice advocacy in North Carolina. Scroll to the bottom of the page to see active legislation in North Carolina that NACDL is tracking.
Policies and rulings on lengthy imprisonment terms in North Carolina.
Information on the policy and history of recording custodial interrogations in North Carolina.
Attorney-client communications federal caselaw and state-specific anecdotal data in North Carolina
Summary of recent discovery reforms adopted by states
North Carolina Criminal Discovery Statute
North Carolina Wake County, In The General Court of Justice Superior Court Division: State of North Carolina v. Taylor Evidentiary Hearing Volume IV to VI
US District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina Western Division: United States of America v. MacDonald [Affidavit of Joseph A. Dizinno]
In the General Court of Justice Superior Court Division: State of North Carolina v. Bridges
In The General Court of Justice Superior Court Division: State of North Carolina v. Farrar;
Memorandum of law in support of defendants motion to suppres evidence (wiretap)
