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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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Every year, NACDL brings together advocates from around the country for our annual State Criminal Justice Network Conference. This conference offers participants an opportunity to hear from experts on state criminal justice reform and the opportunity to network with like-minded advocates.
NACDL’s unique State Criminal Justice Network (SCJN) provides a medium to exchange information, share resources, and develop strategies for promoting rational and humane criminal justice policies. In addition, it seeks to educate the general public about the many issues that influence, and policies that affect the criminal justice system. As a result, the Network does not require membership in the organization.
To join the Network, go to nacdl.org/JoinSCJN.
The NACDL Champion of State Criminal Justice Reform Award recognizes an individual or group whose exceptional efforts have led toward progressive reform of a state criminal justice system.
We strongly oppose A.1065A/S4555B, which would create a category of sex crimes that are unconstitutionally vague. The proposed law fails to give adequate notice of what conduct is prohibited under the law and would lead to unjust application and arbitrary prosecutions and convictions that can lead to a host of lifelong consequences.
This webinar continues our discussion and training series on the criminalization of voting, highlighting voter prosecution issues in Texas and equipping defense attorneys interested in assisting individuals facing these charges with the necessary information, resources, and tools needed to provide an effective defense.
Co-hosted by NACDL and Florida Rights Restoration Coalition
This webinar continues our discussion and training series on the criminalization of voting, highlighting how defenders can best serve their clients, including how to assist individuals in navigating the various issues surrounding their voting rights.
Here you will find reports which review state-level policies across the country related to the criminal legal system.
Fill out this form to provide information on the legislative action item that you would like NACDL to collaborate on and disseminate.
Please submit the form via email to scjn@nacdl.org
See the various issues on which NACDL has conducted criminal justice advocacy in Delaware. Scroll to the bottom of the page to see active legislation in Delaware that NACDL is tracking.
See the various issues on which NACDL has conducted criminal justice advocacy in Rhode Island. Scroll to the bottom of the page to see active legislation in Rhode Island that NACDL is tracking.
See the various issues on which NACDL has conducted criminal justice advocacy in Connecticut. Scroll to the bottom of the page to see active legislation in Connecticut that NACDL is tracking.
See the various issues on which NACDL has conducted criminal justice advocacy in New Jersey. Scroll to the bottom of the page to see active legislation in New Jersey that NACDL is tracking.
See the various issues on which NACDL has conducted criminal justice advocacy in Maryland.
See the various issues on which NACDL has conducted criminal justice advocacy in D.C. Scroll to the bottom of the page to see active legislation in D.C. that NACDL is tracking.