This version of the form is not currently in use and is provided for reference only. Download this version of Form AOC-CR-625 for the current year.
This is a legal form that was released by the North Carolina Superior Court - a government authority operating within North Carolina. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.
Q: What is AOC-CR-625?
A: AOC-CR-625 is a form used for the assignment of counsel by the Office of Indigent Defense Services in capital cases at the post-conviction level in North Carolina.
Q: What is the purpose of AOC-CR-625?
A: The purpose of AOC-CR-625 is to facilitate the appointment of counsel for individuals involved in capital cases at the post-conviction level who are unable to afford legal representation.
Q: Who uses AOC-CR-625?
A: AOC-CR-625 is used by the Office of Indigent Defense Services in North Carolina to assign counsel to individuals involved in capital cases at the post-conviction level.
Q: What is the Office of Indigent Defense Services?
A: The Office of Indigent Defense Services is a government agency in North Carolina that provides legal representation to individuals who are unable to afford private counsel.
Q: What are capital cases?
A: Capital cases are legal cases in which the accused is facing the death penalty as a possible punishment.
Q: What is the post-conviction level?
A: The post-conviction level refers to legal proceedings that occur after a person has been convicted of a crime. These proceedings often involve appeals, petitions, and other actions taken to challenge the conviction or sentence.
Q: Who qualifies as an indigent person?
A: An indigent person is someone who lacks the financial resources to hire a private attorney and is therefore eligible for court-appointed counsel.
Q: What information is needed on AOC-CR-625?
A: AOC-CR-625 requires information such as the defendant's name, case number, court name, and details regarding the previous legal representation.
Q: Can an indigent person choose their own counsel?
A: In some cases, an indigent person may have the opportunity to express a preference for their counsel, although the final decision is ultimately made by the Office of Indigent Defense Services.
Form Details:
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