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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.
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This training program will aid those working to defend persons accused of homicide in drug-related overdose deaths. Each section of the program focuses on a different aspect of these cases. CLE is not available for this program.
In January 2022, New Jersey provided statutory protection for abortion as a “fundamental right.” S.B. 49/A6260, 2022 Leg., 279th Sess. (N.J. 2022) (Freedom of Reproductive Choice Act). The legislation, which codifies the constitutional right to reproductive choice previously recognized by the New Jersey Supreme Court on state constitutional grounds.
22nd Annual State Criminal Justice Network Conference August 16-17, 2023 | Held Virtually
Despite assurances that, “[I]n our society, liberty is the norm, and detention prior to trial…the carefully limited exception,” over 75 percent of those detained in local jails have not been convicted of a crime.
20th Annual State Criminal Justice Network Conference August 18-20, 2021 | Held Virtually
This panel highlights policing reforms adopted over the last year and what still needs to be done.
NACDL's 19th Annual State Criminal Justice Network Conference August 17-19, 2020 | Held Virtually When Robocop Becomes Reality: Confronting Technology in the Criminal Justice System
NACDL's 19th Annual State Criminal Justice Network Conference August 17-19, 2020 | Held Virtually Policing in America: Policing the Police
NACDL's 19th Annual State Criminal Justice Network Conference August 17-19, 2020 | Held Virtually First Steps for State Sentencing Reform
Public defense issues and developments in New Jersey
NACDL's work on pretrial advocacy in New Jersey highlighted by the publication of the New Jersey Bail Manual. [Released December 2016]
See the various issues on which NACDL has conducted criminal justice advocacy in New Jersey. Scroll to the bottom of the page to see active legislation in New Jersey that NACDL is tracking.
NACDL worked with the Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of New Jersey (ADCL-NJ) to advocate for the repeal mandatory minimums in New Jersey.
NACDL supports improved transparency around police disciplinary records in New Jersey.
NACDL opposes the use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement.
Brief of Amici Curiae Electronic Privacy Information Center, Electronic Frontier Foundation, and National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers in support of Defendant-Appellant.
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.
Public defense issues and developments in New Jersey