Capital Case Law and Death Penalty Litigation
- Chapel Hill, NCMay 4 - 5, 2026
May 4-5, 2026 | Chapel Hill | Registration Fee: $0
Registration will close on April 17, 2026.
Capital Case Law and Death Penalty Litigation, a North Carolina Judicial College course, will be held May 4-5, 2026. Capital cases are among the most difficult cases for judges to handle. The stakes are high and the legal issues presented in death penalty trials are often complex. Furthermore, these cases are closely scrutinized by the public, the media, and the appellate courts. This course is designed to help judges handle these cases efficiently and correctly. It addresses issues such as case management, jury selection, experts and discovery, and capital sentencing hearings.
HOTEL INFORMATION
Please see HERE for recommended area hotels.
Hampton Inn & Suites Carrboro 370 E Main St Carrboro, NC
Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel directly at 919-969-6988 and mentioning the group code “92K” or “Capital Case Law” prior to the cutoff date of 4/17/26 to receive the discounted group rate of $140 a night. The rate includes complimentary breakfast, parking and free WiFi. Online reservations can be made using the following link: Capital Case Law
PARKING INFORMATION
Parking details will be provided to you by your program manager the week prior to the program. Additional directions and parking information can be found on our Visitor Information page.
MATERIALS
Program materials will be available under the "Materials" tab above. Materials are posted as they are received by instructors.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Course participants who cancel their registration more than 7 calendar days before the course start date will receive a full refund. Otherwise, participants will receive a transferrable credit to be used within 12 months. More information can be found in the full cancellation and refund policy.
Additional information
Attendees: Active Senior Resident Superior Court Judges, Resident Superior Court Judges, and Special Superior Court Judges may apply.
- Chapel Hill, NCMay 4 - 5, 2026UNC School of Government
400 South Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27514View Additional InformationMust apply20Registration and payment for this course grants access for a single attendee. In order to register a group of attendees, please register each person individually. If you have questions, please contact our registration office at registration@sog.unc.edu or 919.966.4414.
To view materials from the last course offering visit the link below.
Adrienne Decker
