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Submit Profile to Private Investigator Directory

IDS has created a database of investigators where attorneys can find contact information for licensed private investigators who are available for work on court-appointed criminal cases. Please complete this form to be considered for addition to the database of investigators. If you need additional information please contact Beth Winston ([email protected]).

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Service Area by NC County
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Available to work statewide (anywhere in North Carolina)?
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If you have questions about how to change or update your profile, email Beth Winston at [email protected].
Examples of profile updates:
Change my email to [email protected].
Change my phone number to 919-123-4567.
Remove Wake from my list of service counties, and add Durham and Granville to my list.
Change number of years working criminal defense to 5.
Change number of homicide cases worked as PI to 10.
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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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