If the respondent is committed, assigned counsel remains responsible for the respondent's representation at the trial level until discharged by order of district court or until the respondent is otherwise unconditionally discharged. If the respondent appeals, counsel for the appeal shall be appointed in accordance with rules adopted by the Office of Indigent Defense Services.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 122C-289
Duty of assigned counsel; discharge
1973, c. 1408, s. 1; 1985, c. 589, s. 2; 2006-264, s. 61(b).
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