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NC Office of the Appellate Defender

NC Office of the Appellate Defender

We represent indigent adult and juvenile clients on appeal after a criminal conviction, juvenile delinquency disposition, and mental health commitment, and when the State appeals a trial court ruling.

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Trial Practitioner Resources

Notice of Appeal from Superior Court to the Court of Appeals – Sample
Notice of Appeal from Superior Court to the Court of Appeals, including appeal of SBM order – Sample
Case Consultation Contact Information
COVID-19 Trial Resources – UNC School of Government
Defender Manuals – UNC School of Government
Defense of Self and Others Annotated PJI 206.10
Defense of Habitation, Vehicle, Work Place Annotated PJI 308.80
Forensics and Experts – NC IDS Forensics Resource Counsel
Pattern Jury Instructions
Sample Trial Court Motions Provided by NC Indigent Defense Services
Guide for Arguing Against Death Penalty and LWOP for 18-24 Year Olds
Motion to Preclude Death Penalty for an 18-24 Year Old Client
Motion to Preclude LWOP for an 18-24 Year Old Client
Appendix to Motions to Preclude Death Penalty and LWOP for 18-24 Year Olds

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Office of the Appellate Defender
123 W. Main St., Ste. 500
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 354-7210

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