The second edition of North Carolina Defender Manual, Pretrial is a resource for North Carolina public defenders and appointed counsel who represent indigent individuals accused of crimes. Written by faculty members Alyson Grine and John Rubin, the book focuses on the principal areas of pretrial criminal procedure. A view-only pdf is available free of charge, or you may order a printed copy from the School's Bookstore.

North Carolina Lawyers Weekly has named Professor Cheryl Daniels Howell a 2013 Women of Justice award winner. Howell will receive the Legal Scholar Award for "demonstrated leadership, integrity, service, sacrifice and accomplishment in improving the quality of justice and exemplifying the highest ideals of the legal profession."

The third edition of the State of North Carolina Extradition Manual, by Robert L. Farb, helps officials who play a role in extradition (the arresting officer, magistrate, prosecutor, court clerk, or judge), as well as defense attorneys, understand how their actions fit into the overall process. Visit the online bookstore to order your copy today.

The tenth edition of North Carolina Guidebook for Registers of Deeds is the essential resource for registers of deeds and those who work with them. Written by faculty member Charles Szypszak, the guidebook covers the register office, public records, vital records, real estate instrument registration and indexing, and marriage licenses. Order your copy today. 

Faculty member Maureen Berner researches food insecurity, which is defined as the inability to provide regular meals for an active, healthy lifestyle. She has collaborated with documentary photographer Donn Young to illustrate a revealing—and sometimes painful—glimpse into the growing issue of hunger in North Carolina.

Faculty member Jamie Markham has released a free app for the Android phone relating to The Justice Reinvestment Act of 2011. The app was designed primarily to meet the needs of probation officers, but it includes information useful to anyone in the criminal justice system. The app is available for free in the Google Play store.

Expertise among faculty and staff of the School of Government is available to local governments in the aftermath of hurricanes or weather emergencies. For additional information, visit our North Carolina Emergency Management website, or view Coates Canons Local Government Law blog posts on the topic.