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The Mission of the University of Louisiana Monroe (Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½) Public Defense Training AcademyÌýis to ensure that a competent defense along with a support system of services are provided for those accused of crimes and unable to afford legal counsel.
To become the foundation of criminal defense training across the United States.
The changing nature of public defense continues to evolve, adapt, and develop. Therefore, Louisiana is making the effort to improve its justice system. On May 31, 2022, Governor John Bel Edwards signed into law Senate Bill 206 which calls for the Louisiana Public Defender Board (LPDB) to contract with the University of Louisiana at Monroe (Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½) to develop, produce, and train public defenders across the state.
Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ will be required to consult with the legal experts and by using their specific skills and interest in public defense, they will ‘fill-in’ the gaps for between clients and their respective lawyers by hosting training sessions.
Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ along with the State of Louisiana have chosen to focus on five broad categories for these trainings:
PDTA Schedule
Training Session | Date | Time |
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Grant Writing: LayingÌýthe FoundationÌý(Zoom)Ìý |
March 15th, 2023Ìý |
1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.Ìý |
Obtaining RecordsÌý(Zoom)Ìý |
March 22nd, 2023Ìý |
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.Ìý |
MotionsÌý(Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½)ÌýÌý |
March 24th, 2023Ìý |
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Ìý |
Grant Writing: BuildingÌýthe NarrativeÌý(Zoom)Ìý |
April 5th, 2023Ìý |
1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.Ìý |
Sexual Assault CasesÌý(Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½)Ìý |
April 18th, 2023Ìý |
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Ìý |
Grant Writing: Evaluating andÌýReporting on Grant Funded ProjectsÌý(Zoom)Ìý |
April 19th, 2023Ìý |
1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.Ìý |
Substance Use ImpactÌýCriminal DefenseÌý(Zoom)Ìý |
May 10th, 2023Ìý |
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.Ìý |
ArgumentÌý(Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½)Ìý |
May 16th, 2023Ìý |
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Ìý |
Report Writing for the CourtÌý(Zoom)Ìý |
May 17th, 2023Ìý |
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.Ìý |
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Contact:ÌýOffice of Innovation and Research | Sandel Hall | 318-342-1410
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Hanser, Robert Principal Investigator Strauss Hall 216 (318) 342-1443 Ìý |
Hawkins, Ashley Project Manager Sandel 308 (318) 342-1410 Ìý |
Noel, Bob Lead Counsel Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý |
Sutherlin, John Compliance Officer Sandel 308 (318) 342-1413 Ìý |
Thameling, Carl Communications Walker 2-125 (318) 342-3184 Ìý |
Harris, Courtney Public Administration Strauss Hall Ìý |
Hersey, Leigh Public Administration Strauss Hall 166 (318) 342-1332 Ìý |
Horne, Anissa Social Work Strauss Hall 229 (318) 342-1129 Ìý |
Saulsberry, Pamela Social Work Sandel Hall 200 (318) 342-1445 Ìý |
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