Adolescence Into Adulthood: Juvenile Justice and Children’s Rights CLE (May 30, 2025)
By My daughter turned 18 last September, and without any warning, her medical and pharmacy records were not accessible to me on our medical and pharmacy portals. While I knew she would be considered an adult on her 18th birthday, I somehow assumed I might get a notice that I would be losing access to these records (preferably with steps to take if she chose to grant me that access), but that did not happen. It was an eye-opener on what a difference a day makes when one is turning 18.
This year, the annual Juvenile Justice and Children’s Rights CLE will focus on legal issues and practical considerations for attorneys representing clients entering adulthood, including:
- Juvenile Justice: overview of recent “Raise the Age” changes and how these changes are shaping juvenile prosecutions and defense practices.
- Educational Rights: transition of educational rights from parents to students at the age of majority under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504, and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
- Estate Planning: advance directives and other essential estate planning considerations for youth turning 18.
- Foster Care 18-21: voluntary foster care placements for young adults ages 18-21, and the benefits available to young adults through these programs.
- Roundtable discussion: panel of practitioners address important points of intersections across practice areas, including estate planning, education, and juvenile justice
The CLE will be held via Live Webcast on Friday, May 30, from 12:55 to 4:40 p.m. and is approved for 3.0 hours of CLE credit by the N.C. State Bar. It qualifies for both the NC State Bar Child Welfare Law Specialization and Juvenile Delinquency Law Specialization. You can register online.