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NACDL adopts the attached model as its model legislation for reform of asset forfeiture laws.
The Board of Directors adopted a resolution regarding women in prison and jails.
The Board of Directors adopted a resolution on the Brady Checklists.
The Board of Directors adopted a resolution to adopt suspending the spending policy for fiscal year 2025.
The Board of Directors adopted a resolution against against Carceral's torture.
The Board of Directors adopted a resolution to adopt new special election procedures.
The Board of Directors adopted a resolution to establish guidelines for using NACDLConnect.
Resolution of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Promoting Systemic Reform to Render Prosecutors Accountable for Misconduct, adopted at the 2024 Fall Meeting in Nashville, TN.
The Board of Directors adopted a resolution to recognize and remember Neal R. Sonnett.
The Board of Directors established several membership categories pursuant to bylaws.
The Board of Directors adopted a resolution to recognize and remember Ralph Timothy "Tim" Evans.
The Board of Directors adopted a resolution to recognize and remember Aric M. Cramer.
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers adopted Ethics Opinion 12-02
The Board of Directors established several membership categories pursuant to recent bylaws amendments.