North Carolina § 7B-2002 - Payment of court-appointed attorney.
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§ 7B-2002. Payment of court-appointed attorney.
An attorney appointed pursuant to G.S. 7B-2000 or pursuant to any other provision of this Subchapter shall be paid a reasonable fee in accordance with rules adopted by the Office of Indigent Defense Services. The court may require payment of the attorneys' fees from a person other than the juvenile as provided in G.S. 7A-450.1 , 7A-450.2, and 7A-450.3. A person who does not comply with the court's order of payment may be found in civil contempt as provided in G.S. 5A-21. History (1979, c. 815, s. 1; 1983, c. 726, ss. 2, 3; 1987 (Reg. Sess., 1988), c. 1090, s. 6; 1991, c. 575, s. 1; 1998-202, s. 6; 2000-144, s. 23.) Cross References. - For the Indigent Defense Services Act, see Chapter 7A , Subchapter IX, Article 39B, G.S. 7A-498 et seq.
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Carolina § 7B-2002
What does North Carolina General Statutes § 7B-2002 cover?
Section 7B-2002 ("Payment of court-appointed attorney.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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