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Public Defense Training Academy

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Mission Statement

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.

Vision Statement

To become the foundation of criminal defense training across the United States.

About Us

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

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

hanser@ulm.edu

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Hawkins, Ashley

Project Manager

Sandel 308

(318) 342-1410

hawkinam@warhawks.ulm.edu

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Noel, Bob

Lead Counsel

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Sutherlin, John

Compliance Officer

Sandel 308

(318) 342-1413

sutherlin@ulm.edu

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Thameling, Carl

Communications

Walker 2-125

(318) 342-3184

thameling@ulm.edu

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Harris, Courtney

Public Administration

Strauss Hall

coharris@ulm.edu

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Hersey, Leigh

Public Administration

Strauss Hall 166

(318) 342-1332

hersey@ulm.edu

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Horne, Anissa

Social Work

Strauss Hall 229

(318) 342-1129

horne@ulm.edu

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Saulsberry, Pamela

Social Work

Sandel Hall 200

(318) 342-1445

saulsberry@ulm.edu

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