MAC is short for Managed Assigned Counsel. The MAC system is a new, simplified way of contracting. It will be an hourly based system, with monthly payments made using the current private assigned counsel rates for time worked the previous month. IDS Contacts for MAC AttorneysD. Tucker CharnsRegional Defender, Divs. I & III(919) 354-7263[email protected]Sharif A. DeveauxIDS Regional Defender(919) 354-7204[email protected]Angela HendersonContracts Administrator919-354-7216[email protected] Apply for a MAC Contract About MAC “MAC” Contract and Attachments defenderData Payment Schedule MAC Policies Counsel Rates Appointment of Contract Counsel Got Questions