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NC Gen Stat § 7A-453 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 7A - Judicial Department|Article 36 - Entitlement of Indigent Persons Generally.|§ 7A-453 - Duty of custodian of a possibly indigent person; determination of indigency.

 7A-453. Duty of custodian of a possibly indigent person; determination of indigency.(a) In counties designated by the Office of Indigent Defense Services, the authority having custody of a person who is without counsel for more than 48 hours after being taken into custody shall so inform the designee of the Office of Indigent Defense Services. The designee of the Office of Indigent Defense Services shall make a preliminary determination as to the person's entitlement to his services, and proceed accordingly. The court shall make the final determination.(b) In counties that have not been designated by the Office of Indigent Defense Services, the authority having custody of a person who is without counsel for more than 48 hours after being taken into custody shall so inform the clerk of superior court.(c) In any county, if a defendant, upon being taken into custody, states that he is indigent and desires counsel, the authority having custody shall immediately inform the designee of the Office of Indigent Defense Services or the clerk of superior court, as the case may be, who shall take action as provided in this Article.(d) The duties imposed by this section upon authorities having custody of persons who may be indigent are in addition to the duties imposed upon arresting officers under G.S. 15-47. (1969, c. 1013, s. 1; 1973, c. 1286, s. 8; 1987 (Reg. Sess., 1988), c. 1037, s. 30; 2000-144, s. 8.)
NC Gen Stat § 7A-454 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 7A - Judicial Department|Article 36 - Entitlement of Indigent Persons Generally.|§ 7A-454 - Supporting services.

 7A-454. Supporting services.Fees for the services of an expert witness or other witnesses, paid in accordance with G.S. 7A-314, including travel expenses, lodging, and other appearance expenses, for an indigent person and other necessary expenses of counsel shall be paid by the State in accordance with rules adopted by the Office of Indigent Defense Services.  (1969, c. 1013, s. 1; 2000-144, s. 9; 2011-145, s. 31.23C(b); 2011-391, s. 64.)
NC Gen Stat § 7A-455.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 7A - Judicial Department|Article 36 - Entitlement of Indigent Persons Generally.|§ 7A-455.1 - Appointment fee in criminal cases.

 7A-455.1. Appointment fee in criminal cases.(a) In every criminal case in which counsel is appointed at the trial level, the judge shall order the defendant to pay to the clerk of court an appointment fee of seventy-five dollars ($75.00). No fee shall be due unless the person is convicted.(b) The mandatory seventy-five dollar ($75.00) fee may not be remitted or revoked by the court and shall be added to any amounts the court determines to be owed for the value of legal services rendered to the defendant and shall be collected in the same manner as attorneys' fees are collected for such representation.(c) Repealed by Session Laws 2005-250 s. 3, effective August 4, 2005.(d) Inability, failure, or refusal to pay the appointment fee shall not be grounds for denying appointment of counsel, for withdrawal of counsel, or for contempt.(e) The appointment fee required by this section shall be assessed only once for each attorney appointment, regardless of the number of cases to which the attorney was assigned. An additional appointment fee shall not be assessed if the charges for which an attorney was appointed were reassigned to a different attorney.(f) Of each appointment fee collected under this section, the sum of seventy dollars ($70.00) shall be credited to the Indigent Persons' Attorney Fee Fund and the sum of five dollars ($5.00) shall be credited to the Court Information Technology Fund under G.S. 7A-343.2. These fees shall not revert.(g) The Office of Indigent Defense Services shall adopt rules and develop forms to govern implementation of this section.  (2002-126, s. 29A.9(a); 2003-284, s. 13.11; 2005-250, s. 3; 2009-451, s. 15.17I(a); 2010-31, s. 15.11(a); 2012-142, s. 16.5(h); 2020-83, s. 10.1(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 7A-456 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 7A - Judicial Department|Article 36 - Entitlement of Indigent Persons Generally.|§ 7A-456 - False statements; penalty.

 7A-456. False statements; penalty.(a) A false material statement made by a person under oath or affirmation in regard to the question of his indigency constitutes a Class I felony.(b) A judicial official making the determination of indigency shall notify the person of the provisions of subsection (a) of this section.(c) Repealed by Session Laws 1987 (Reg. Sess., 1988), c. 1100, s. 11.1. (1969, c. 1013, s. 1; 1987 (Reg. Sess., 1988), c. 1086, s. 113(c); c. 1100, s. 11.1; 1993 (Reg. Sess., 1994), c. 767, s. 19.)
NC Gen Stat § 7A-457 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 7A - Judicial Department|Article 36 - Entitlement of Indigent Persons Generally.|§ 7A-457 - Waiver of counsel; pleas of guilty.

 7A-457. Waiver of counsel; pleas of guilty.(a) An indigent person who has been informed of his right to be represented by counsel at any in-court proceeding, may, in writing, waive the right to in-court representation by counsel in accordance with rules adopted by the Office of Indigent Defense Services. Any waiver of counsel shall be effective only if the court finds of record that at the time of waiver the indigent person acted with full awareness of his rights and of the consequences of the waiver. In making such a finding, the court shall consider, among other things, such matters as the person's age, education, familiarity with the English language, mental condition, and the complexity of the crime charged.(b) If an indigent person waives counsel as provided in subsection (a), and pleads guilty to any offense, the court shall inform him of the nature of the offense and the possible consequences of his plea, and as a condition of accepting the plea of guilty the court shall examine the person and shall ascertain that the plea was freely, understandably and voluntarily made, without undue influence, compulsion or duress, and without promise of leniency.(c) An indigent person who has been informed of his right to be represented by counsel at any out-of-court proceeding, may, either orally or in writing, waive the right to out-of-court representation by counsel. (1969, c. 1013, s. 1; 1971, c. 1243; 1973, c. 151, s. 3; 2000-144, s. 11.)
NC Gen Stat § 7A-458 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 7A - Judicial Department|Article 36 - Entitlement of Indigent Persons Generally.|§ 7A-458 - Counsel fees.

 7A-458. Counsel fees.The fee to which an attorney who represents an indigent person is entitled shall be fixed in accordance with rules adopted by the Office of Indigent Defense Services. Fees shall be based on the factors normally considered in fixing attorneys' fees, such as the nature of the case, and the time, effort and responsibility involved. Fees shall not be set or ordered at rates higher than those established by the rules adopted under this section without the approval of the Office of Indigent Defense Services. Even if the trial, appeal, hearing or other proceeding is never held, preparation therefor is nevertheless compensable and, in capital cases and other extraordinary cases pending in superior court, a fee for services rendered and payment for expenses incurred may be allowed pending final determination of the case. (1969, c. 1013, s. 1; 1987 (Reg. Sess., 1988), c. 1086, s. 113(b); 1991 (Reg. Sess., 1992), c. 900, s. 116(b); 2000-144, s. 12; 2005-276, s. 14.13.)
NC Gen Stat § 7A-474.16 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 7A - Judicial Department|Article 37B - Domestic Violence Victim Assistance Act.|§ 7A-474.16 - Legislative findings and purpose.

 7A-474.16. Legislative findings and purpose.The General Assembly of North Carolina declares it to be its purpose to provide access to legal representation for domestic violence victims in certain kinds of civil matters. The General Assembly finds that such representation can best be provided in an efficient, effective, and economic manner through established legal services programs in this State. (2004-186, s. 4.1.)
NC Gen Stat § 7A-474.17 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 7A - Judicial Department|Article 37B - Domestic Violence Victim Assistance Act.|§ 7A-474.17 - Definitions.

 7A-474.17. Definitions.The following definitions shall apply throughout this Article, unless the context otherwise requires:(1) "Domestic violence victim" means a resident of North Carolina that has been subjected to acts of domestic violence as defined in G.S. 50B-1. A resident is not required to seek a protective order under Chapter 50B of the General Statutes to qualify as a domestic violence victim under this Article.(2) "Legal assistance" means the provision of any legal services, as defined by Chapter 84 of the General Statutes, consistent with this Article. Provided, that all legal services provided hereunder shall be performed consistently with the Rules of Professional Conduct promulgated by the North Carolina State Bar. Provided, further, that no funds appropriated under this Article shall be used for lobbying to influence the passage or defeat of any legislation before any municipal, county, state, or national legislative body.(3) "Established legal services program" means the following not-for-profit corporations using State funds to serve the counties listed: Pisgah Legal Services, serving Buncombe, Henderson, Madison, Polk, Rutherford, and Transylvania Counties; and Legal Aid of North Carolina; or any successor entity or entities of the named organizations, or, should any of the named organizations dissolve, the entity or entities providing substantially the same services in substantially the same service area.  (2004-186, s. 4.1; 2008-194, s. 3(c).)
NC Gen Stat § 7A-474.18 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 7A - Judicial Department|Article 37B - Domestic Violence Victim Assistance Act.|§ 7A-474.18 - Eligible activities and limitations.

 7A-474.18. Eligible activities and limitations.(a) Eligible Activities. - Funds appropriated under this Article shall be used only for the following purposes:(1) To provide legal assistance to domestic violence victims.(2) To provide education to domestic violence victims regarding their rights and duties under the law.(3) To involve the private bar in the representation of domestic violence victims pursuant to this Article.(b) Eligible Cases. - The funds shall be prioritized by each legal services program to serve the greatest number of eligible clients, with emphasis placed on representation of clients needing legal assistance with proceedings pursuant to Chapter 50B of the General Statutes. Legal assistance shall be provided to eligible clients under this Article only in the following types of cases:(1) Actions for protective orders issued pursuant to Chapter 50B of the General Statutes;(2) Child custody and visitation issues; and(3) Legal services which ensure the safety of the client and the client's children.(c) Limitations. - No funds appropriated under this Article shall be used for any of the following purposes:(1) To provide legal assistance with respect to any criminal proceeding; or(2) To provide legal assistance to any prisoner within the Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice of the Department of Public Safety with regard to the terms of that person's incarceration.  (2004-186, s. 4.1; 2011-145, s. 19.1(h); 2012-83, s. 16; 2017-186, s. 2(h).)
NC Gen Stat § 7A-474.19 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 7A - Judicial Department|Article 37B - Domestic Violence Victim Assistance Act.|§ 7A-474.19 - Funds.

 7A-474.19. Funds.Funds to provide representation pursuant to this Article shall be provided to the North Carolina State Bar for provision of direct services by and support of the established legal services programs. The North Carolina State Bar shall allocate these funds directly to each of the established legal services programs with Pisgah Legal Services receiving the allocation for Buncombe, Henderson, Madison, Polk, Rutherford, and Transylvania Counties. Funds shall be allocated to each program based on the counties served by that program using the following formula:(1) Twenty percent (20%) based on a fixed equal dollar amount for each county.(2) Eighty percent (80%) based on the rate of civil actions filed pursuant to Chapter 50B of the General Statutes in that county.The North Carolina State Bar shall not use any of these funds for its administrative costs.  (2004-186, s. 4.1; 2008-194, s. 3(d).)
NC Gen Stat § 7A-474.20 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 7A - Judicial Department|Article 37B - Domestic Violence Victim Assistance Act.|§ 7A-474.20 - Records and reports.

 7A-474.20. Records and reports.The established legal services programs shall keep appropriate records and make periodic reports, as requested, to the North Carolina State Bar. The North Carolina State Bar shall report annually to the Chairs of the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Justice and Public Safety on the amount of the funds disbursed and the use of the funds by each legal services program receiving funds. The report to the Chairs of the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Justice and Public Safety shall be made by January 15 of each year beginning January 15, 2006.  (2004-186, s. 4.1; 2013-360, s. 18B.5.)
NC Gen Stat § 7A-475 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 7A - Judicial Department|Article 38 - Appellate Defender Office.|§ 7A-475 - through 7A-485: Expired.

 7A-475 through 7A-485: Expired.
NC Gen Stat § 7A-494 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 7A - Judicial Department|Article 39A - Custody and Visitation Mediation Program.|§ 7A-494 - Custody and Visitation Mediation Program established.

 7A-494. Custody and Visitation Mediation Program established.(a) The Administrative Office of the Courts shall establish a Custody and Visitation Mediation Program to provide statewide and uniform services in accordance with G.S. 50-13.1 in cases involving unresolved issues about the custody or visitation of minor children. The Director of the Administrative Office of the Courts shall appoint such AOC staff support required for planning, organizing, and administering such program on a statewide basis.The purposes of the Custody and Visitation Mediation Program shall be to provide the services of skilled mediators to further the goals expressed in G.S. 50-13.1(b).(b) Beginning on July 1, 1989, the Administrative Office of the Courts shall establish in phases a statewide custody mediation program comprised of local district programs to be established in all judicial districts of the State. Each local district program shall consist of: a qualified mediator or mediators to provide mediation services; and such clerical staff as the Administrative Office of the Courts in consultation with the local district program deems necessary. Such personnel, to be employed by the Chief District Court Judge of the district, may serve as full-time or part-time State employees or, in the alternative, such activities may be provided on a contractual basis when determined appropriate by the Administrative Office of the Courts. The Administrative Office of the Courts may authorize all or part of a program in one judicial district to be operated in conjunction with that of another district or districts. The Director of the Administrative Office of the Courts is authorized to approve contractual agreements for such services as executed by order of the Chief District Court Judge of a district court district; such contracts to be exempt from competitive bidding procedures under Chapter 143 of the General Statutes. The Administrative Office of the Courts shall promulgate rules and regulations necessary and appropriate for the administration of the program. Funds appropriated by the General Assembly for the establishment and maintenance of mediation programs under this Article shall be administered by the Administrative Office of the Courts.(c) For a person to qualify to provide mediation services under this Article, that person shall show that he or she:(1) Has at minimum a master's degree in psychology, social work, family counselling, or a comparable human relations discipline; and(2) Has at least 40 hours of training in mediation techniques by a qualified instructor of mediation as determined by the Administrative Office of the Courts; and(3) Has had professional training and experience relating to child development, family dynamics, or comparable areas; and(4) Meets such other criteria as may be specified by the Administrative Office of the Courts. (1989, c. 795, s. 15.)
NC Gen Stat § 7A-495 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 7A - Judicial Department|Article 39A - Custody and Visitation Mediation Program.|§ 7A-495 - Implementation and administration.

 7A-495. Implementation and administration.(a) Local District Program. - The Administrative Office of the Courts shall, in cooperation with each Chief District Court Judge and other district personnel, implement and administer the program mandated by this Article.(b) Advisory Committee Established. - The Director of the Administrative Office of the Courts shall appoint a Custody Mediation Advisory Committee consisting of at least five members to advise the Custody Mediation Program. The members of the Advisory Committee shall receive the same per diem and reimbursement for travel expenses as members of State boards and commissions generally. (1989, c. 795, s. 15.)
NC Gen Stat § 7A-498 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 7A - Judicial Department|Article 39B - Indigent Defense Services Act.|§ 7A-498 - Title.

 7A-498. Title.This Article shall be known and may be cited as the "Indigent Defense Services Act of 2000". (2000-144, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 7A-498.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 7A - Judicial Department|Article 39B - Indigent Defense Services Act.|§ 7A-498.1 - Purpose.

 7A-498.1. Purpose.Whenever a person is determined to be indigent and entitled to counsel, it is the responsibility of the State under the federal and state constitutions to provide that person with counsel and the other necessary expenses of representation. The purpose of this Article is to:(1) Enhance oversight of the delivery of counsel and related services provided at State expense;(2) Improve the quality of representation and ensure the independence of counsel;(3) Establish uniform policies and procedures for the delivery of services;(4) Generate reliable statistical information in order to evaluate the services provided and funds expended; and(5) Deliver services in the most efficient and cost-effective manner without sacrificing quality representation. (2000-144, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 7A-498.2 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 7A - Judicial Department|Article 39B - Indigent Defense Services Act.|§ 7A-498.2 - Establishment of Office of Indigent Defense Services.

 7A-498.2. Establishment of Office of Indigent Defense Services.(a) The Office of Indigent Defense Services, which is administered by the Director of Indigent Defense Services and includes the Commission on Indigent Defense Services and the Sentencing Services Program established in Article 61 of this Chapter, is created within the Administrative Office of the Courts. As used in this Article, "Office" means the Office of Indigent Defense Services, "Director" means the Director of Indigent Defense Services, and "Commission" means the Commission on Indigent Defense Services.(b) Except as provided otherwise by this section, the Office of Indigent Defense Services may exercise its prescribed powers independently of the head of the Administrative Office of the Courts. The Office may enter into contracts, own property, and accept funds, grants, and gifts from any public or private source to pay expenses incident to implementing its purposes.(c) The Director of the Administrative Office of the Courts shall provide general administrative support to the Office of Indigent Defense Services. The term "general administrative support" includes purchasing, payroll, and similar administrative services.(d) The budget of the Office of Indigent Defense Services shall be a part of the budget of the Administrative Office of the Courts. The Administrative Office of the Courts shall conduct an annual audit of the budget of the Office of Indigent Defense Services.(e) The Director of the Administrative Office of the Courts may modify the budget of the Office of Indigent Defense Services and may use funds appropriated to the Office without the approval of the Commission or the Office of Indigent Defense Services.  (2000-144, s. 1; 2002-126, s. 14.7(b); 2015-241, s. 18A.17(b).)
NC Gen Stat § 7A-498.9 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 7A - Judicial Department|Article 39B - Indigent Defense Services Act.|§ 7A-498.9 - Annual report on Office of Indigent Defense Services.

 7A-498.9. Annual report on Office of Indigent Defense Services.The Office of Indigent Defense Services shall report to the Chairs of the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Justice and Public Safety and to the Chairs of the House of Representatives and Senate Committees on Justice and Public Safety by March 15 of each year on the following:(1) The volume and cost of cases handled in each district by assigned counsel or public defenders;(2) Actions taken by the Office to improve the cost-effectiveness and quality of indigent defense services, including the capital case program;(3) Plans for changes in rules, standards, or regulations in the upcoming year; and(4) Any recommended changes in law or funding procedures that would assist the Office in improving the management of funds expended for indigent defense services, including any recommendations concerning the feasibility and desirability of establishing regional public defender offices.  (2014-100, s. 18B.1(j); 2015-241, s. 18B.1.)