Included below are some resources related to criminal defense which are relevant to PDS's mission, and which attorneys and members of the public may find useful. These resources are included here for reference and the views and opinions expressed in each resource are those of the authors and are not necessarily endorsed by PDS. Additionally, the PDS does not claim credit for any of the content created by people or entities that are external to PDS.
| Resource | Author | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Collateral Consequences Inventory | National Inventory of Collateral Consequences of Conviction | Use this tool to research the potential collateral consequences of criminal convictions by jurisdiction, consequence, key word, offense type, discretion, and duration. |
| CLBB Neuro Law Library | CLBB Neuro Law Library | The CLBB NeuroLaw Library is a one-of-a-kind information resource for people involved in the juvenile and adult criminal justice system. It provides free, open access to accurate and applicable neuroscience in order to bring about fairer, more effective and science-informed judicial outcomes. |
| What to Expect and Not to Expect from a Court Interpreter | State of Maine Judicial Branch | This short PDF guide briefly explains what to expect and what not to expect from interpreters provided by the court. |
| Homeless Protocol (AG model protocol) | State of Maine Legislative Branch | This document outlines the protocol issued by the Attorney General to all law enforcement agencies, in compliance with the mandate under 17-A M.R.S. §18 [PL 2021, c. 393, §1]. The directive requires the Attorney General to establish a model protocol for addressing homelessness crises, which is detailed herein. |
| Homeless Protocol (Sanford PD) | Sanford Maine Police Department | This document outlines the protocol issued by the Sanford Police Department's policy regarding interactions with homeless persons. |
| Racial Justice Toolkit | The Gault Center | The Racial Justice Toolkit, developed by The Gault Center in collaboration with Georgetown Law's Juvenile Justice Clinic & Initiative, is a resource designed for youth defenders and advocates. It aims to advance racial justice in courtrooms, policy advocacy, and communities. The toolkit includes materials such as annotated bibliographies, case law references, and practice tools to address racial bias and systemic injustice. It also provides strategies for legislative advocacy and resources to combat over-criminalization of youth of color. |
| Fourth Amendment Center | NACDL | The NACDL Fourth Amendment Center supports defense attorneys in cases involving modern surveillance and privacy concerns. It provides training, resources, and litigation assistance on topics like device searches, facial recognition, and digital tracking. |