Defending Sexual Assault Cases Training

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April 16 - 17, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Chapel Hill

Registration is closed for the 2026 Defending Sexual Assault Cases course.

This course is designed for defenders who handle or intend to handle sexual assault cases. Topics will include pretrial investigation, motions practice, theme and theory, common legal issues, forensic interviews of children, SANE exams, challenging experts and working with experts, SBM, registry, sentencing, consent, and psychosexual evaluation. The course is comprised of plenary sessions and a workshop where participants will be guided by experienced practitioners as they consider approaches in a sample case.

For information on 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, capital attorneys, private attorneys, and others is $350. There is no fee for IDS state employees.

CONTINUING EDUCATION INFORMATION

The course will offer approximately 12 hours of continuing legal education (CLE) credit, subject to Bar approval.

Additional information

HOTEL INFORMATION

A block of rooms is available at Hampton Inn & Suites Carrboro (370 E Main St Carrboro, NC) with a rate of $140 plus taxes and fees valid for stay dates of April 15-17. The hotel reservation deadline is Tuesday, March 24. The rate includes complimentary breakfast, parking, and free internet. To reserve a room, please refer to the hotel’s website or call the hotel directly at (919) 969-6988 and mention group code “93B” or “Defending Sexual Assault Cases Training”.

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

Course 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.