Training

The Public Defender Training Division provides state, county, municipal, and youth court defenders continuing legal education programs, case law and legislative updates, legal research, and technical assistance in complex cases. The Division also oversees the collection and reporting of data for the Legislature and Public Defender Taskforce.

TRAINING EVENTS

FAMILY DEFENSE: LUNCH & LEARN

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 VIA ZOOM @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

SPEAKER: JUDGE LEONARD EDWARDS

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR LUNCH & LEARN

UPCOMING CONFERENCES

2024 OSPD & MPDA Fall Public Defender Conference

October 23-25, 2024
Cleveland, MS 38732

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Hotel Information

Lyric Hotel

1300 West Hwy 8

Cleveland, MS 38732

662-441-3901

Conference Rate: $117.00 per night

Hotel Reservation Deadline is September 30, 2024

PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST MAKE YOUR OWN ROOM RESERVATION

BY PHONE: You can call the hotel directly at 662-441-3901 and use the group code: 4821820
ONLINE RESERVATION: CLICK HERE TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION AT LYRIC HOTEL

Reservations made after September 30, 2024, will be subject to availability and the conference rate is not guaranteed.

Salaried Defenders and Staff: If you do not reserve the hotel room by September 30, 2024, you will be responsible for paying the hotel directly at check-in. You may seek reimbursement for hotel expenses following the conference.

TRAINING DATES SEPTEMBER 18-20, 2024

AGENDA - Family & Youth Defense & Certification Training

Training location:

CENTENNIAL PLAZA RESORT

The Chapel

200 East Beach Blvd., Gulfport, MS 39507 (228) 206-3386

PAST TRAINING EVENTS

Virtual Summer Lunch & Learn

The Intersection of the Law and Pharmacology/Toxicology

Friday, July 12, 2024 - Noon

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2024 Spring OSPD & MPDA Public Defender Conference

April 24-26, 2024 - IP Casino Resort Spa
850 Bayview Avenue - Biloxi, MS 39530

AGENDA

2024 Spring Youth Defender Certification Training
Registration Limited to 50 Participants

Wednesday, March 20, 2024 - Thursday, March 21, 2024
The Threefoot Hotel, Meridian, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel and Riley Conference Center
Meridian, Mississippi

AGENDA

2024 Family Defense Certification Training
Registration Limited to 50 Participants
Thursday, March 21, 2024 - Friday, March 22, 2024
The Threefoot Hotel, Meridian, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel and Riley Conference Center
Meridian, Mississippi

AGENDA

Can't find what you're looking for? Materials for past conferences are available on request - just email Karen Kegley.