Public Defense Training Academy

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Mission Statement

The Mission of the University of Louisiana Monroe (不良研究所) 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 (不良研究所) to develop, produce, and train public defenders across the state.

不良研究所 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.

不良研究所 along with the State of Louisiana have chosen to focus on five broad categories for these trainings:

  • Attorneys
  • Investigators
  • Management
  • Mitigation
  • Staff

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PDTA Schedule

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Training Session Date Time
Crime Scene听 Investigation (不良研究所)听 February 6, 2025听

8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Crime Scene听 Investigation (不良研究所)听

February 13, 2025听

8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Criminal Law II听 (Zoom)

February 14, 2025听

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Murder 101(Harahan)

February 19, 2025听

12:30 - 4:45 p.m.

Crime Scene听 (不良研究所)听 听

February 20, 2025听

8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Impeachment: Prior Inconsistent statement,
4th Amendment Search & Seizure (Shreveport)

February 21, 2025听

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Unlocking Federal Funding: A Workshop for Justice Agencies (不良研究所)

February 21, 2025

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Crime Scene听 (不良研究所)

March 6, 2025

8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Crime Scene听 (不良研究所)

March 13, 2025

8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Contact:听Office 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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Slavich, Caitlin

Project Manager

Sandel 308

(318) 342-1410

slavichca@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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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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Thameling, Carl

Communications

Walker 2-125

(318) 342-3184

thameling@ulm.edu

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