GroundRules
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 122C-289: Duty of assigned counsel; discharge.
Where this section sits in the code
- Chapter 122C. Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Act of 1985.
- Article 5. Procedure for Admission and Discharge of Clients.
- Part 8. Involuntary Commitment of Substance Abusers, Facilities for Substance Abusers.
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. (1973, c. 1408, s. 1; 1985, c. 589, s. 2; 2006-264, s. 61(b).)
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