Civil Commitment Conference

This course is co-sponsored by the UNC School of Government and the Office of Indigent Defense Services.

Session topics at this year's conference will include a reviewing the nuts and bolts of effective representation in IVC proceedings; client mental health and capacity; defense counsel’s responsibilities after a hearing is finished (including appeals); and what to expect in this practice with E-Courts.

For additional information about public defense education courses and resources, visit our Public Defense Education site.

This course will be held Friday, January 17.

The registration deadline is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 10.

Additional information

 

Agenda: We will announce the final agenda at a later date closer to the program. 

Attendees: This conference is open to public defenders, appellate defenders, and private attorneys representing respondents in civil commitment.

CLE: This conference will offer approximately 5.00 hours of CLE, including 1.0 hour technology credit (pending State Bar approval). 

FEE: The registration fee for private assigned and managed assigned counsel is $175 for the Civil Commitment Conference. There is no fee for IDS state employees.

Scholarships: A limited number of scholarships are available for private assigned and managed assigned counsel. If you are interested in a scholarship for the Civil Commitment Conference – apply here. You must apply and receive approval for a scholarship before registering. Please apply as soon as possible. Scholarships are awarded no later than two weeks after application submission. The scholarship application deadline is Friday, January 3.

Hotel Information: A block of rooms is available at the Tru by Hilton Chapel Hill hotel (1742 Fordham Blvd Chapel Hill, NC) for $106 plus tax. This rate includes a complimentary breakfast, parking, and free wi-fi. To reserve a room, book here or call the hotel at (984) 291-7200 and ask for room block “904” or “Guardianship & Civil Commitment.” The reservation deadline is Friday, December 20.

COVID Guidelines: UNC-Chapel Hill and the School of Government are required to follow the University’s Community Standards to help maintain a healthy and safe community. Masks are optional on the UNC-Chapel Hill campus (with exceptions in health care settings and Chapel Hill Transit). We will have masks available for anyone who prefers to wear one while in the building.

 

  • Chapel Hill, NC
    January 17
    UNC Chapel Hill - School of Government
    400 South Road
    Chapel Hill, NC 27599
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    A block of rooms is available at the Tru by Hilton Chapel Hill hotel (1742 Fordham Blvd Chapel Hill, NC) for $106 plus tax. This rate includes a complimentary breakfast, parking, and free wi-fi. To reserve a room, book here or call the hotel at (984) 291-7200 and ask for room block “904” or “Guardianship & Civil Commitment.” The reservation deadline is Friday, December 20.

     

     
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    Public Defender/IDS Employee:

    $0.00
    Registration 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:

    $175.00
    Registration 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 (Approval Required): A limited number of scholarships are available for private assigned and managed assigned counsel. If you are interested in a scholarship for the Civil Commitment Conference – apply here. You must apply and receive approval for a scholarship before registering. 

    $0.00
    Registration 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.
For all registration questions, resetting passwords, or login issues please contact:

Dale Zuckert

Assistant Registrar
919.966.4414
For questions regarding course details, including location, schedule, materials, and continuing education credits, please contact:

Kayla Fowler

Program Manager, Courts Group
Teaching Assistant Professor