Competency proceedings and client empowerment

Today, Hunter was joined by Los Angeles Deputy Public Defender Noah Coax. Noah leads the office's Neurocognitive Disorder Team that has charted a new path for public defenders to properly represent clients with cognitive impairments.

Guest:

Noah Cox, Deputy Public Defender, Neurocognitive Disorder Team, Los Angeles Public Defender

Resources:

More About NDT

https://pubdef.lacounty.gov/gold-eagle-award/

https://www.npr.org/2025/11/01/nx-s1-5582617/cognitive-disabilities-diversion

https://time.com/6311088/forgiving-johnny-documentary/

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NCox@pubdef.lacounty.gov

https://pubdef.lacounty.gov/

https://www.instagram.com/lapubdef/

https://www.facebook.com/LACOUNTYPD/

https://x.com/lapubdef

https://www.linkedin.com/company/lapubdef

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