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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 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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Ending mass incarceration will require changing sentencing policies and practices. But where are we now and what impact will COVID-19 have? Learn about varies state sentencing reform efforts, as well as release options during the COVID-19 pandemic and what states can do moving forward as a result of the pandemic.
NACDL's 19th Annual State Criminal Justice Network Conference August 17-19, 2020 | Held Virtually
Memorandum of Amici Curiae the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Coalition for Prior Conviction Impeachment Reform in Support of Petition for Review
Washington legalized abortions within the first months of pregnancy with Referendum 20 in 1970 — three years before Roe v. Wade — becoming the first state to do so. Referendum 20 legalized abortion for women “not quick with child” and within the “four lunar months after conception.” Abortion, ch. 3, § 2, 1970 Wash. Sess. Laws 23, 24 (repealed 1992). Prior to Referendum 20, abortion was a criminal offense in Washington, except in cases to preserve the mother's life. Referendum 20 was superseded by Roe v. Wade prior to its repeal in 1992 after Initiative 120 was approved.
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 Washington. Scroll to the bottom of the page to see active legislation in Washington that NACDL is tracking.
NACDL and the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers supported legislation to make certain changes to Washington’s three strikes law retroactive.
NACDL worked with the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers to advocate for fairer juvenile sentencing laws.
NACDL supported efforts to abolish the death penalty in Washington.
NACDL worked with the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers to eliminate sentencing enhancements.
NACDL worked with the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers to reform Washington’s bail jumping statute.
Policies and rulings on lengthy imprisonment terms in Washington.
Information on the policy and history of recording custodial interrogations in Washington.
Attorney-client communications federal caselaw and state-specific anecdotal data in Washington
Amicus Brief of National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL).
