Public Defense Training Academy | 四色AV University of Louisiana at Monroe

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Mission Statement

The Mission of the University of Louisiana Monroe (四色AV) Public Defense Training Academy听is 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 (四色AV) to develop, produce, and train public defenders across the state.

四色AV will be required to consult with the legal experts and by using their specific skills and interest in public defense, they will 鈥榝ill-in鈥� the gaps for between clients and their respective lawyers by hosting training sessions.

四色AV along with the State of Louisiana have chosen to focus on five broad categories for these trainings:

Attorneys
Investigators
Management
Mitigation
Staff

PDTA Schedule

Training Session	Date	Time
Grant Writing: Laying听the Foundation听(Zoom)听	March 15th, 2023听	1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.听
Obtaining Records听(Zoom)听	March 22nd, 2023听	2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.听
Motions听(四色AV)听听	March 24th, 2023听	8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.听
Grant Writing: Building听the Narrative听(Zoom)听	April 5th, 2023听	1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.听
Sexual Assault Cases听(四色AV)听	April 18th, 2023听	8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.听
Grant Writing: Evaluating and听Reporting on Grant Funded Projects听(Zoom)听	April 19th, 2023听	1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.听
Substance Use Impact听Criminal Defense听(Zoom)听	May 10th, 2023听	2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.听
Argument听(四色AV)听	May 16th, 2023听	8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.听
Report Writing for the Court听(Zoom)听	May 17th, 2023听	2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.听