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Recent News
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IDS Commission Approves New Rules, Billing Policies Effective January 1, 2026
Important Changes to IDS Rules and Billing Policies On August 22, 2025, the IDS Commission approved some substantial changes to the billing and expense policies for noncapital criminal and non-criminal […]
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Reminders about Civil Contempt Appeals
While 90% of civil contempt appeals happen in child support cases, the staff in the Office of the Parent Defender (OPD) handle ALL civil contempt appeals for indigent clients. Just […]
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IDS Commission Reappoints Appellate Defender
Congratulations are in order for Glenn Gerding. At the August 22, 2025, quarterly meeting of the IDS Commission, he was reappointed to the position of State Appellate Defender for a […]
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IDS Commission to Meet August 22
The next quarterly IDS Commission meeting is scheduled for Friday, August 22, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in person. Location: The North Carolina Judicial Center (NCAOC), Raleigh | Dogwood […]
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District 6 gets new Chief Public Defender
The Office of Indigent Defense Services officially welcomes Thomas Lightburn “Bud” Woodrum II, the new chief public defender for District 6 that serves New Hanover and Pender counties. He was […]
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Third Annual Juneteenth event held at the NC Central University’s Student Center
NCCU and the NCAPD sponsored their 3rd Annual Juneteenth event and CLE. This year’s program opened with dance, song and the theatrical spoken word. Entertainment was provided by the Empower […]