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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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    • A/N/D & TPR Manual
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Resources

August 5, 2026

Parent Rep Basics 9.25.2026

https://ncparentdefender.org/resources/9230/

July 29, 2026

https://ncparentdefender.org/resources/9225/

April 24, 2026

IWCA Inquiry Flow Chart

April 24, 2026

DSS Limited Release Form

April 24, 2026

End of Hearing Checklist

April 23, 2026

Client Form to Appeal

March 1, 2026

OPD-IPRP Report 3-2026

January 26, 2026

IDS 30-Appeal Notification Form

December 1, 2025

OPD-IPRP Report 12-2025

September 1, 2025

OPD-IPRP Report 9-2025

July 30, 2025

Roster Application, non-criminal 2025

June 1, 2025

OPD-IPRP Report 6-2025

March 1, 2025

OPD-IPRP Report 3-2025

January 31, 2025

Tuesday’s Tip #29 -Mandamus

January 31, 2025

Tuesday’s Tip #28 – Safety vs Case Plan

January 31, 2025

Tuesday’s Tip #27 – ICWA

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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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