20^th 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

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.

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.

Argument: In this case of first impression, appellant argues that information about the technology and procedures underlying a facial recognition search must be disclosed to the defendant to cure the risk of misidentification and in accordance with Brady v. Maryland, even if the result of the search was used only investigatively, subject to later corroboration, and not admitted into evidence. The amicus brief explains the numerous opportunities for error present in the facial recognition process, and how error in that process determines the course of the investigation and results in racially disparate and otherwise wrongful arrests. NACDL’s Fourth Amendment Center has been working to better understand how defendants’ due process rights are impacted by the growing use of facial recognition technology and to equip defense attorneys with the knowledge and tools to combat resulting Brady violations. 

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.

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.

Policies and rulings on lengthy imprisonment terms in New Jersey.