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Rules, Policies and Standards

October 29, 2021

Part 1 – Rules for Non-Capital and Non-Criminal Trials

Includes amendments through October 29, 2021

May 11, 2021

A.B.A. Guidelines for the Appointment and Performance of Defense Counsel in Death Penalty Cases

April 26, 2021

$90 Rate Calculator

April 26, 2021

$80 Rate Calculator

April 26, 2021

$75 Rate Calculator

April 26, 2021

$60 Rate Calculator

April 26, 2021

$55 Rate Calculator

April 26, 2021

Preview of Verification of Uniform Appointment Plan or Request for Modification

April 26, 2021

Uniform Appointment Plan

April 20, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions for Attorneys Appointed by the Office of Capital Defender in Potentially Capital Cases at the Trial Level

Appointment of Counsel If a case is proceeding non-capitally, does the Office of Capital Defender still appoint counsel?Yes, as long as the

April 6, 2021

Sample Anders Letter

March 4, 2021

Expert Fee and Expense Policies

March 1, 2021

New Private Assigned Counsel Chart

March 1, 2021

Targeted Rate Restoration

January 21, 2021

Defender District 21

January 21, 2021

District 19B Uniform Indigent Appointment Regulations

January 14, 2021

District 6 Uniform Indigent Appointment Regulations

January 2, 2021

District 30A Uniform Indigent Appointment Regulations

January 2, 2021

District 27B Uniform Indigent Appointment Regulations

January 2, 2021

District 25B Uniform Indigent Appointment Regulations

January 2, 2021

Burke County Uniform Indigent Appointment Regulations

January 2, 2021

District 24 Uniform Indigent Appointment Regulations

January 2, 2021

District 23 Uniform Indigent Appointment Regulations

January 2, 2021

District 22B Uniform Indigent Appointment Regulations

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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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