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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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NACDL suspended its spending policy for the 2023 fiscal year.
The Board of Directors established several membership categories pursuant to recent bylaws amendments.
The following procedures were adopted to govern a special election at the 2018 annual board meeting.
NACDL is committed to providing a safe environment free of harassment, discrimination, intimidation and insult. NACDL prohibits any discrimination or harassment of our employees and program attendees based on a person’s race, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or any other ground prohibited by the federal government, District of Columbia, relevant state or local law.
NACDL authorizes the creation of a Fourth Amendment Center Advisory Board to guide the Fourth Amendment Center in its mission.
NACDL makes the commitment to provide up to $45,000 for systemic litigation during the period of Fiscal Year 2018 through Fiscal Year 2020, and sets forth certain relevant procedures.
NACDL’s Treasurer, or other designated officer excepting the Secretary, has transactional authority over NACDL’s Investment Accounts and is authorized to act on behalf of the Executive Director in the event that the Executive Director be unable to act. NACDL staff is authorized and directed to fill out and submit the Amendment to the Corporate Resolution’ form as needed to implement this resolution.
NACDL suspended its spending policy for the 2018 fiscal year.
The board of directors adopted the following special election procedures.
NACDL changes the name of its Champion of Indigent Defense Award to Champion of Public Defense Award, effective immediately.
On October 29, 2016, the NACDL Board of Directors adopted as Board Policy the following rights and privileges of Affiliate Associations.
The NACDL Board of Directors authorizes the executive director to offer group memberships to public defender entities.
The Board unanimously adopted a Director and Leader Personal Conduct Policy.
The following procedures shall govern the special election to be held at the 2014 fall board meeting in Washington, DC.
The NACDL Board of Directors recognizes and remembers William H. Buckman, a cherished friend and a tenacious advocate for justice.
