Civil Commitment Conference
January 25, 2013
This conference addresses topics of interest to attorneys who represent respondents in civil commitment proceedings. The 2011 conference provided an overview of civil commitment proceedings, beginning with a look at the pre-commitment phase and ending with tips and strategies for preserving the record for appellate review. Other topics of discussion include mental illnesses with high rates of incidence and the impact of those illnesses on the attorney-client relationship. For information about other indigent defense education courses, visit our Indigent Defense Education site.
The Civil Commitment Conference is offered to attorneys who represent respondents in civil commitment proceedings.
Interactive lecture
1 day
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.
Course participants who cancel their registration on or before January 11, 2013 will receive a full refund. Those who cancel on or before January 18, 2013 will receive a full refund, less a $25 cancellation fee. No refund will be made for cancellations made after January 18, 2013. All cancellations must be submitted in writing, as outlined in the School's cancellation policy.
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