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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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Resources

February 13, 2023

Tuesday’s Tip #3 – Visitation Once Closed

February 7, 2023

Tuesday’s Tip #2 – Incarcerated Parents

January 31, 2023

Tuesday’s Tip #1 – Delay in Hearing

December 1, 2022

2022 OPD Annual Report

September 20, 2022

Client FAQ 2022

September 20, 2022

Feedback from 7B Appellate Counsel (Fillable) Form

September 20, 2022

AND/TPR Manual

September 20, 2022

Guide to Appealability of Interlocutory Orders

September 20, 2022

Notice of Appeal Tip Sheet

September 20, 2022

The Guidebook: Citation, Style, and Usage at the Supreme Court of North Carolina (2nd Edition)

September 20, 2022

NC Rules of Appellate Procedure

September 20, 2022

Application for Appellate Roster 2022 non-criminal

September 14, 2022

Word Count Certificate

September 14, 2022

Jurisdiction

September 14, 2022

Certificate of Service

September 14, 2022

Brief Template

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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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