Receiving Appellate Attorney Information

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The time to receive a court-appointed attorney in North Carolina can vary from weeks to months, depending on case complexity and public defender workload. The court usually sends a letter with attorney details, but you can call the clerks office for information if needed. Always have your case number handy for reference.

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My fiancé’ filed for an appeal at the end of October, they received a letter with the appeallate office phone number but not an attorney.
Hi Chad, getting a court-appointed lawyer in North Carolina can take a few weeks to a few months. It depends on factors like the complexity of the case and the workload of public defenders.
will they receive another letter with details about their attorney or would I have to call the clerk to find out that information?
In North Carolina, the court typically sends out a letter with details about the appointed attorney. However, you can call the clerk's office to get this information if you haven't received it yet. Always keep your case number handy.
If the clerk sent out that letter to my fiancé’ would they have the attorney information already?
Yes, Chad. If the clerk sent a letter assigning an attorney, it would typically contain the attorney's contact information. However, if there's any confusion, we recommend reaching out to the clerk's office for clarification.