COD Network Statement Of Principles
The Community Oriented Defender Network is a coalition of public defender programs united by the view that the representation of individuals charged with crimes can be made more effective by a deep engagement of defenders with the communities in which their clients live.
The Community Oriented Defender Network Statement of Principles, developed by the Brennan Center in consultation with members of the Community Oriented Defender (COD) Network advisory group, articulates the common goals of COD members. It is intended for COD Network members to use as a tool to inspire staff, educate the public, and build the capacity of the COD movement to make a difference for clients, families and communities.
The Louisiana Public Defender Board joined the COD Network in January 2009. The Orleans Public Defenders and the Calcasieu Public DefenderĚs Office are also members.
The Community Oriented Defender Network is supported by the Brennan Institute of Justice at New York University School of Law.
The Community Oriented Defender Network Statement of Principles is available HERE
Upcoming Training
For more information, contact:LPDB Training Division at
jgregory@lpdb.la.gov
August 1–5, 2020
Santa Clara School of Law
First established in 1992, the Death Penalty College teaches participants the skills, knowledge, and insight needed to try a capital case. The College fosters cooperation and community among participants and faculty united in the common goal of effectively representing capitally charged clients and saving clients’ lives. The College is intensive and utilizes a team approach in preparing for trial. Instruction includes lectures and demonstrations by experienced capital trial team members, and small group hands-on workshops. Participants will be given the opportunity to practice trying their individual case starting with jury selection and ending with a penalty phase argument.
Enrollment is limited to teams with active capital trial cases. Space is limited in order to keep the program small and conducive to individual work. Some scholarships are available and will be prioritized by need. MCLE credit will be over 30 hours.
If you have any additional questions or concerns, please contact Lubna, lubna@azcapitalproject.org.
Applications for the Bryan R. Shechmeister Death Penalty College are now open and will remain open until May 1, 2020.
To apply or for more information, please go to the website: http://azcapitalproject.org/death-penalty-college/.
Ongoing
http://www.publicdefenders.us
NAPD offers several trainings throughout the year. Please visit NAPD's website to see more information about all of their upcoming trainings and events.