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Policies Governing All Indigent Appeals

  • Checklist for Appellate Fee Application Submission Oct 2013
  • Conditions of Payment for Appellate Representation Oct 2014Including roster membership, appointment by IDS, submissions to the brief bank, and required fee application addendums
  • Duty to Monitor Appointment of Trial Counsel After Appellate Relief Oct 2013
  • Expert Testimony Categories Form Oct 2013
  • Motions for Appropriate Relief Pending Appeal Nov 2002
  • Payment in Satellite-Based Monitoring Appeals Mar 2014
  • Shielding Identities of Juveniles and Victims of Sex Crimes Jun 2010
  • Subscription to the Appellate Listserv Jul 2001

Policies Governing Non-Capital and Non-Criminal Appeals Only

  • Anders Briefs in Criminal and Delinquency Appeals Jun 2014
  • Appeals of Right Based on a Dissent Feb 2007
  • Mandatory Appellate Training Aug 2008
  • Motions for En Banc Hearing and Rehearing Under Rule 31.1 Apr 2017
  • No-Merit Briefs Oct 2009
  • Petitions for Discretionary Review Jul 2014
  • Role of Trial & Appellate Counsel Under Appellate Rule 3.1 Oct 2009
  • Sample Anders Letter Apr 2021This letter must be sent to the client when you determine it is necessary to file an Anders brief. A copy of this letter must be then filed with the Court of Appeals when you file the Anders brief.

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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

Attorney Fee Application Inquiry Line:
(919) 890-2188

Setoff Debt Program Taxpayer Inquiry Line:
(919) 890-1655

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