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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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20th Annual State Criminal Justice Network Conference August 18-20, 2021 | Held Virtually
Hear from state and national experts who will explore a range of strategies adopted to account for the devastating impacts of the war on drugs, highlighting the most effective modes of providing relief for individuals with prior cannabis convictions.
In Part II of the discussion on Race and Collateral Consequences, we explore how the use of “moral character” clauses, like those used in state bar licensing, can prevent individuals with convictions from participating in the legal profession. We also discuss a range of restrictions to entrepreneurial ventures that people with criminal convictions face that range from limiting a person’s ability to access capital through loans to barring participation in the legal, regulated cannabis industry.
See the various issues on which NACDL has conducted criminal justice advocacy in Delaware. Scroll to the bottom of the page to see active legislation in Delaware that NACDL is tracking.
NACDL successfully advocated for the passage of legislation to establish a Public Attorney Student Loan Repayment Program for attorneys employed by the State of Delaware.
Written testimony of Bonnie Hoffman on behalf of NACDL in support of HB 380, The Public Attorney Student Loan Repayment Program.
NACDL letter of support to members of the Delaware House of Representatives regarding SB 19, legislation to repeal the death penalty.
NACDL is providing resources regarding the Criminalization of Pregnancy and Reproductive Health to the criminal defense community. Resources are provided without warranty or guarantee. Please consult the laws and rules of your state and local authorities. Please log in to access them. Membership is NOT required.
In 2021, Delaware repealed certain provisions of Title 11 relating to abortion, including provisions which treat abortion differently than other medical procedures, and provisions which criminalize women and the sale of medical devices and medicines.
The Delaware Cannabis Policy Coalition, of which NACDL is a member, is advocating for the passage of legislation to legalize cannabis in Delaware.
Written Testimony of Monica L. Reid, Senior Director of Advocacy, on behalf of NACDL to the Delaware House Health and Human Development Committee in Support of HB 371, which would legalize the use and possession of small amounts of cannabis for adults 21 and older. Submitted on May 3, 2022.
NACDL supported efforts to abolish the death penalty in Delaware.
Letter to members of the Delaware General Assembly in support of HB 305, which would have legalized cannabis in the state.
Policies and rulings on lengthy imprisonment terms in Delware.
Information on the policy and history of recording custodial interrogations in Delaware.
Attorney-client communications federal caselaw and state-specific anecdotal data in Delaware
