
Feburary 17, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.| Chapel Hill
Registration will close 5:00 p.m. on Monday, February 9.
This program is open to attorneys who represent respondents in child support enforcement proceedings. Topics will include civil and criminal contempt; trending issues involving incarceration; practical tips for attorneys who represent respondents in enforcement proceedings; appeals; and more.
For information about other public defense education courses, visit our Public Defense Education site.
AGENDA
You can access the agenda here.
REGISTRATION FEE
The registration fee for private assigned and managed assigned counsel is $200. There is no fee for IDS state employees.
CONTINUING EDUCATION INFORMATION
The program will offer approximately 5 hours of continuing legal education (CLE) credit, subject to Bar approval.
Additional information
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
A limited number of scholarships are available for private assigned and managed assigned counsel. If you are interested in applying, complete the scholarship application as soon as possible. If you receive a scholarship, the registration fee is waived. The scholarship deadline is 5:00 p.m. on Monday, February 2. Please refer to the scholarship website for additional information.
HOTEL INFORMATION
A block of rooms is available at the Hampton Inn & Suites Chapel Hill/Durham (6121 Farrington Rd., Chapel Hill, NC) for $114 plus tax. The hotel reservation deadline is 5:00 p.m. on Monday, February 2. To reserve a room, please refer to the hotel’s website here or call the hotel at (919) 403-8700 and ask for room block “90Y”or “Child Support Enforcement”.
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.
SPONSORSHIP
This course is co-sponsored by the North Carolina Office of Indigent Defense Services.

- February 17View Cancellation PolicyCourse participants who cancel their registration on or before February 09, 2026 will receive a full refund. No refund will be made for cancellations on or after February 10, 2026, but you will receive a transferrable credit to be used within 12 months. Click here to view the School’s full cancellation and refund policy.View Additional InformationMust apply26
Public Defender/IDS Employee
$0.00Registration 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.Private Assigned Counsel/Managed Assigned Counsel/Non-IDS Employee
$200.00Registration 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.PAC/MAC Scholarship (Pre-Approval Required): A limited number of scholarships are available for private assigned and managed assigned counsel. Please refer to the scholarship website for additional information. You must receive pre-approval for a scholarship before registering for the course.
$0.00Registration 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.
Materials for the 2026 Child Support Enforcement course (February 17, 2026) can be found online.




