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We help defend the accused. We help fight for families. We keep North Carolina’s promise to the Constitution.
Three Pender County Staff Members
New Hanover PD Office opens second office in Pender County
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NC has a presence at the 2023 Gideon’s Promise Leadership Summit
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IDS returns to Annual A&D Clerks Conference


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Recent News

Important Message for all Private Assigned Counsel, Contract Attorneys, and Experts!

On October 10, 2023, North Carolina state government will launch a new financial system.  In advance of our transition to the new system (NCFS), here are some key pieces of […]

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NCFS goes live October 10; Action Required for Employees who use FIORI

The new state accounting system goes live next month! Here’s what staff (whose salaries are paid by the State) should do: To ensure all your reimbursements are electronically deposited (and […]

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Rowan County Bar Association to host in-person CLE in Western NC

For more than 10 years, the Rowan County local Bar has provided CLE opportunities annually focusing on both Criminal Law and Family Law. This year, the Rowan County Bar Association […]

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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

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(919) 890-2188

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