Civil Commitment Conference
- Chapel Hill, NCJanuary 17, 2025
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 5.50 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, NCJanuary 17UNC Chapel Hill - School of Government
400 South Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27599View Cancellation PolicyCourse participants who cancel their registration on or before January 09, 2025 will receive a full refund. No refund will be made for cancellations on or after January 10, 2025, 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 Hotel InformationA 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.
View Additional InformationMust apply29Public 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:
$175.00Registration 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 (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.
$0.00Registration 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.
