The Defender Services Office Training Division furthers the right to effective assistance of counsel by providing training and other resources to attorneys appointed under the Criminal Justice Act.

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September 24, 2020
Feds Put First Black Inmate To Death Since Execution Restart
September 23, 2020
Nation’s Criminal Defense Bar Launches Full Disclosure Project to Enable Defenders to Overcome Law Enforcement Secrecy Laws and Expose Misconduct
September 23, 2020
No Officers Charged Directly With Breonna Taylor's Death
September 22, 2020
U.S. Carries Out Sixth Federal Execution Of Year
September 22, 2020
Missouri Group Against Death Penalty Protests Execution Of Two Federal Inmates
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Sentencing Resources

Materials that will help you argue for the best sentence possible for your clients.

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This page contains important resources concerning the new COVID-19, including: (1) Courts Orders and procedures; (2) motions and pleadings; (3) links to other resources.

Information on Racial Issues

The materials from these programs, collected on this page, provide practical litigation resources addressing such topics as racial inequities at bail hearings and many more.

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