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.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
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-498.4 - Establishment of Commission on Indigent Defense Services.
§ 7A-498.5 - Responsibilities of Commission.
§ 7A-498.6 - Director of Indigent Defense Services.
§ 7A-498.7 - Public Defender Offices.
§ 7A-498.8 - Appellate Defender.
§ 7A-498.9 - Annual report on Office of Indigent Defense Services.