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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June 16, 2021
Congress Passes Bill To Commemorate Juneteenth A Federal Holiday
June 16, 2021
President Releases New Round of Judicial Nominees Includes Former Public Defenders
June 15, 2021
Prolific Judge Jack Weinstein Passes at Age 99
June 15, 2021
Criminal Charges Filed Against U.S. Marshal Supervisors In Vaccine Dispute
June 15, 2021
DOJ Asks Supreme Court To Reinstate Boston Marathon Bomber Death Sentence
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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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