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Indigent Defense Services

The NC Public Defense System

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We help defend the accused.
We help fight for families.
We keep North Carolina’s promise
to the Constitution.

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Recent News

Investigator Directory

IDS has launched a searchable database of private investigators that will help attorneys find investigators for court appointed criminal cases: Investigator Directory. Attorneys may access the database on the IDS […]

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Private Investigator Directory added to IDS website

Are you looking for an investigator who can find and interview witnesses, review evidence, gather and document additional evidence, examine the crime scene and its investigation, and conduct background checks […]

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The Office of the Capital Defender is Hiring

Are you interested in capital case work in North Carolina? Two outstanding legal teams are looking for qualified professionals to serve in the positions listed below. These two county offices—Buncombe […]

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Indigent Defense Services
123 West Main Street, Suite 400
Durham, North Carolina 27701
Phone: (919) 354-7200
Fax: (919) 354-7201

Attorney Fee Application Inquiry Line:
(919) 890-2188

Setoff Debt Program Taxpayer Inquiry Line:
(919) 890-1655

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