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NACDL is committed to enhancing the capacity of the criminal defense bar to safeguard fundamental constitutional rights.
NACDL harnesses the unique perspectives of NACDL members to advocate for policy and practice improvements in the criminal legal system.
NACDL envisions a society where all individuals receive fair, rational, and humane treatment within the criminal legal system.
NACDL’s mission is to serve as a leader, alongside diverse coalitions, in identifying and reforming flaws and inequities in the criminal legal system, and redressing systemic racism, and ensuring that its members and others in the criminal defense bar are fully equipped to serve all accused persons at the highest level.
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In additional to an Annual Election, from time to time, the NACDL Board of Directors fills officer and director vacancies through a special elections. Then a special election is called by the Board of Directors, that information will be posted here.
Candidates seeking to run for NACDL offices by petition are required to submit materials via form no later than June 7, 2024 at 5:00 pm ET.
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