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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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Trial Attorney Policies & Forms

September 27, 2023

AND/TPR Billing Guidelines

September 20, 2022

Application for Appellate Roster 2022 non-criminal

April 4, 2022

Out-of-Court Foreign Language Interpreters & Translators

September 20, 2017

Depositions: Sample Order for Deposition Costs

September 20, 2017

Depositions: Sample Motion for Deposition Costs

September 20, 2017

Depositions: Deposition Policy

August 20, 2014

Entitlement to Counsel after a Permanent Plan

October 20, 2013

Appointment & Payment of GALs in Abuse, Neglect, and Dependency and Termination of Parental Rights Cases

October 1, 2009

Role of Trial & Appellate Counsel Under Appellate Rule 3.1

July 20, 2008

Appointments of Counsel for Non-Parent Respondents

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Contact

123 West Main Street
Suite 308
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 354-7230

Key Links

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

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