Public Defender Training
Our division’s training team draws on extensive experience working in indigent defense practice and training programs across California and the country. We build high-quality training programs that are responsive to needs across the state.
Training participants receive instruction and coaching from experienced litigators and subject matter experts. IDID is approved by the State Bar of California as a multi-activity provider so participants in IDID training programs earn Minimum Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) credits and Criminal Law Specialty Area credits. Attendees are generally people working in indigent defense, including attorneys, investigators, social workers, and other defense team members.
Training is available through online webinars, our Training SharePoint Site, online on-demand courses, and live events.
In-person and Online Training
Defenders can join the IDID Updates Group to subscribe to our mailing list and receive weekly emails about upcoming trainings as well as gain access to a wide database of recorded and ongoing online training opportunities in IDID’s Training SharePoint.
In-person Training
IDID offers free in-person training to the indigent defense community across California. IDID has partnered with regional indigent defense organizations to assess training needs and design tailored programming.
Locations: Modesto, Chico, San Bernardino, Lakeport, Los Angeles, Irvine, and San Rafael, and more.
Topics: Post-Conviction Resentencing, Early Representation, Bail Advocacy, and Forensic Evidence.
SharePoint Library of Online Content
Live streamed & online training webinars & courses enables IDID to provide free training to indigent defenders statewide. OSPD IDID has offered over 120 webinars, using state and national experts to cover topics critical to indigent defense work.
Topics: Post Conviction Resentencing, Immigration Collateral Consequences, Suppression Motion Practice, Holistic Defense, Juvenile Practice, Wellness, Prelim Practice, CARE Court, Early Representation and Bail Advocacy, and many more.
Join the IDID Updates Group for updates about upcoming training via email. Register on our combined form to access our defense-only SharePoint and ListServ resources.
Go to the IDID Training SharePoint for full access to recorded and ongoing online training.
IDID is approved by the State Bar of California as a multi-activity provider so participants in IDID training programs earn Minimum Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) credits and Criminal Law Specialty Area credits.
Attendees are generally people working in indigent defense, including attorneys, investigators, social workers, and other defense team members.