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PAC Fund Updates Current Fee App Payment Dates

Policies Governing Non-Capital and Non-Criminal Appeals Only

June 1, 2023

Application to the Non-Criminal Appeals Roster

April 6, 2021

Sample Anders Letter

April 18, 2017

Motions for En Banc Hearing and Rehearing Under Rule 31.1

July 25, 2014

Petitions for Discretionary Review

June 11, 2014

Anders Briefs in Criminal and Delinquency Appeals

October 1, 2009

Role of Trial & Appellate Counsel Under Appellate Rule 3.1

October 1, 2009

No-Merit Briefs

No-Merit Briefs PolicyNo-Merit Briefs ChecklistAdjudication/Disposition Appeal ChecklistTPR ChecklistOther Orders Checklist

August 13, 2008

Mandatory Appellate Training

February 16, 2007

Appeals of Right Based on a Dissent

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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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(919) 890-1655

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