Renewed War on Drugs, harsher charging policies, stepped-up criminalization of immigrants — in the current climate, joining the NACDL is more important than ever. Members of NACDL help to support the only national organization working at all levels of government to ensure that the voice of the defense bar is heard.
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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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"Come as You Are: Finding Your Trial Nirvana in Cross, Openings, and Closings" LOCATION: Sheraton Grand Hotel, Seattle, WA DATES: July 24-27, 2024
"Viva Voir Dire! Selecting, Connecting, and Winning a Jury Over" LOCATION: The Four Seasons Hotel, Las Vegas, NV DATES: February 14-17, 2024
NACDL: Jury Trials Not Safe Until COVID-19 Pandemic Under Control [Released June 2020]
NACDL is seeking to fill a director vacancy.
The Board of Directors established several membership categories pursuant to bylaws.
The Amicus Curiae Committee provides amicus assistance on the federal and state level in those cases that present issues of importance to criminal defendants, criminal defense lawyers, and/or the criminal justice system as a whole. It operates according to these program protocols, mission statement, and roster.
The Board of Directors adopted a Resolution Opposing Marsy's Law.
The Board of Directors adopted a Resolution on Facial Recognition Technology.
The Bord of Directors adopted a procedure to hold a special election to fill a vacancy on the Board of Directors.
NACDL's Board of Directors met in Chicago, Illinois on August 5, 2023, for its Annual Meeting.
NACDL's bylaws are the foundational governing documents of the association.
The Board of Directors established several membership categories pursuant to recent bylaws amendments.
NACDL Board Meetings are available to stream live. The stream will start when the meeting is called to order.
NACDL adopts a report and recommendations on law enforcement searches of digital evidence.
NACDL endorses model legislation to promote nationwide discovery reform and improve the fairness of criminal justice systems.
