Courts and Judicial Administration

Civil Commitment Conference

The Civil Commitment Conference is intended for attorneys representing respondents in civil commitment proceedings and addresses the challenges particular to this practice area. The 2009 conference focused on the importance of counsel in civil commitment proceedings, as well as collateral consequences, a legislative update, ethical dilemmas presented by representing respondents, and substance abuse and mental health commitments. Past conferences have focused on the determination of dangerousness, expunction, and basic evidence issues. For information about other indigent defense education courses, visit our Indigent Defense Education site.

Attendees

Public defenders and appointed attorneys representing respondents in civil commitment cases

Duration

1 day

Site
Information

The Civil Commitment Conference will be held at the School of Government in Chapel Hill. See the Visitor Information page for directions and parking information.
 

Faculty
Coordinator

Whitney Fairbanks

Co-Sponsor

Office of Indigent Defense Services

Cancellation
Policy

All cancellations must be submitted in writing, as outlined in the School's cancellation policy.