Capital Case Law and Death Penalty Litigation

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Capital Case Law and Death Penalty Litigation

Chapel Hill, NC
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May 4 - 5, 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.

Course Location: This course will be held in-person. There will not be an online option available for this course.

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Attendees: Active Senior Resident Superior Court Judges, Resident Superior Court Judges, and Special Superior Court Judges may apply.

Chapel Hill, NC
Dates
May 4 - 5, 2026

LocationUNC School of Government
400 South Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

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Class size (max.)20

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