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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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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.
NACDL is committed to developing a membership that is representative of the diversity of gender, race, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, disability and other backgrounds found in society, the criminal defense bar and the legal community.
NACDL opposes any further cuts to Federal Defender offices.
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.
NACDL changes the name of its Champion of Indigent Defense Award to Champion of Public Defense Award, effective immediately.
The board of directors adopted the following special election procedures.
NACDL suspended its spending policy for the 2018 fiscal year.
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 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 board of directors adopted a resolution establishing the powers and duties of NACDL's officers.
The Board of Directors established several membership categories pursuant to recent bylaws amendments.
NACDL's Board of Directors adopted a resolution modifying the NACDL Continuing Legal Education Institute, as established by the Board of Directors on August 8, 2009.
