Causes: Crime & Law, Legal Services

Mission: To provide direct representation to those on death row in north carolina as well as to provide consulting, research and training services to attorneys appointed to represent persons facing the death penalty in north carolina.

Programs: The center provides legal representation to individuals charged with or convicted of capital crimes. The center also consults with and trains attorneys appointed to represent persons facing the death penalty in north carolina.

the center is the primary source of information about the death penalty in north carolina, providing information on issues and cases to the media, policy-makers, advocates, attorneys, academics and the general public.

the organization serves as a fiscal sponsor for other entities involved in criminal justice education and reform.