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View current Virginia CLE® seminars approved for VIDC Non-Capital Misdemeanor/Felony Re-Certification Credit:

VIDC-approved courses

Virginia CLE® is pleased to offer a number of seminars that are approved for Virginia Indigent Defense Commission (VIDC) Misdemeanor/Felony Re-Certification Credit. These courses are not approved for Juvenile Re-Certification Credit, unless specifically noted.

RE-CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Pursuant to Code of Virginia, §19.2-163.03, after initially qualifying for Felony and Misdemeanor certification to accept court appointed cases, the attorney shall maintain eligibility for certification biennially by notifying the VIDC of completion of at least 8.0 hours of VIDC and MCLE-approved continuing legal education, 2 of which shall be VIDC approved mental health courses.

In addition, to maintain eligibility to accept court appointments in Juvenile cases, an attorney shall complete biennially thereafter 4.0 additional hours of VIDC and MCLE-approved continuing legal education on representing juveniles. Please note that CLE on representing juveniles can be used towards Misdemeanor/Felony Re-Certification. But generally, Misdemeanor/Felony CLE does not apply towards Juvenile Re-Certification.

For more information on re-certification requirements, please contact the VIDC certification department at certification@vadefenders.org.

For information about Initial Certification Training, please visit Virginia Indigent Defense Commission’s VIDC Certification Page.

For an up-to-date listing of Virginia CLE® seminars approved for VIDC Non-Capital Misdemeanor/Felony Re-Certification Credit, please click the link below.

VIDC-approved courses