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NACDL is committed to enhancing the capacity of the criminal defense bar to safeguard fundamental constitutional rights.
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NACDL's work on pretrial advocacy in New Jersey highlighted by the publication of the New Jersey Bail Manual. [Released December 2016]
Public defense issues and developments in New Jersey
Presented by: Jennifer Sellitti, Director of Training and Communications, New Jersey Office of the Public Defender; and Alexander Shalom, Senior Supervising Attorney, American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey (ACLU-NJ)
Brief of Amici Curiae The American Civil Liberties Union, The American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey, The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and The Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of New Jersey.
Brief of Amici Curiae The American Civil Liberties Union, The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and The Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of New Jersey
Policies and rulings on lengthy imprisonment terms in New Jersey.
Amicus's [NACDL and ACDL-NJ] Memorandum of Law in Opposition to Motion to Enforce Compliance with the Subpoena.
Information on the policy and history of recording custodial interrogations in New Jersey.
One of the most important factors in reducing unnecessary pretrial confinement is the presence of an effective and zealous attorney to advocate on behalf of the accused at the initial appearance and bail review hearing. The presence of a skilled advocate improves case outcomes and enhances the sense of fairness vital to a healthy criminal justice system.
Public defense issues and developments in New Jersey