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Archive: July 2021

Wilson Center Project Takes Unprecedented Look Into Plea Negotiations

July 15, 2021

DURHAM, NC – In a unique partnership with the Wilson Center for Science and Justice at Duke Law, two district attorney’s offices are providing unprecedented access and information about the little-understood world of plea agreements in criminal cases.

Durham County … Continue Reading →

Durham DA Highlights 2020 Successes, Partnerships in Annual Report

March 19, 2021

By Belle Allmendinger

The Durham District Attorney’s office released its 2020 Annual Report on February 18th, demonstrating the incredible work being done on several fronts. From advancing racial equity in the criminal legal system to adapting to socially distant courtrooms, … Continue Reading →

DEAR Program Extends Court Debt Relief to 11,000 Residents with Suspended Licenses

October 29, 2020

Big news this week from the city of Durham:

The Durham Expunction and Restoration (DEAR) Program has extended relief from court debt to more than 11,000 people whose drivers’ licenses were suspended because of inability to pay traffic fines and … Continue Reading →