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NC Office of the Parent Defender

NC Office of the Parent Defender

Providing and promoting high quality legal representation for parents affected by the child welfare system (DSS) and parents facing contempt in child support and other civil proceedings

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Appellate Attorney Policies & Forms

July 1, 2022

Adverse Decision of Executive Director and Procedures for Review

April 4, 2022

Out-of-Court Foreign Language Interpreters & Translators

April 20, 2020

Part 3 – Rules for Non-Capital Criminal and Non-Criminal Appeals

April 20, 2017

Motions for En Banc Hearing and Rehearing Under Rule 31.1

October 20, 2014

Conditions of Payment for Appellate Representation

July 20, 2014

Petitions for Discretionary Review

October 20, 2013

Duty to Monitor Appointment of Trial Counsel After Appellate Relief

October 20, 2013

Checklist for Appellate Fee Application Submission

June 20, 2010

Shielding Identities of Juveniles and Victims of Sex Crimes

October 1, 2009

Role of Trial & Appellate Counsel Under Appellate Rule 3.1

October 1, 2009

No-Merit Briefs

No-Merit Briefs PolicyNo-Merit Briefs ChecklistAdjudication/Disposition Appeal ChecklistTPR ChecklistOther Orders Checklist

August 20, 2008

Mandatory Appellate Training

February 20, 2007

Appeals of Right Based on a Dissent

July 20, 2001

Subscription to the Appellate Listserv

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Contact

123 West Main Street
Suite 700
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 354-7230

Key Links

  • Parent Representation Forms
  • Brief Bank
  • Trial Attorney Resources
  • Appellate Attorney Resources

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