N.C. R. Prac. Super. & Dist. Ct. 21.7

As amended through June 18, 2024

Rule 21.7 - Withdrawal Of Counsel

A) After the first hearing in a case, an attorney appointed to represent a respondent who has not been served and who does not appear at the hearing, shall not be responsible for further appearances until the clerk notifies the attorney that the respondent has been served.

B) At the first hearing after service on the respondent, the Court shall review the issue of counsel and dismiss the provisional counsel if the respondent: Does not appear at the hearing; Does not qualify for court appointed counsel; Has retained counsel; Waives the right to counsel.

C) Subsequent to the first hearing after service, counsel will not be allowed to withdraw from a case absent notice of intent to withdraw given to the respondent and a finding by the court of good or justifiable cause.

D) If counsel becomes aware of a juvenile or domestic case involving the same children in another court, counsel shall inform the court.

N.C. R. Prac. Sup. & Dist. Ct. Civ. P. 21.7

Adopted December 21, 2022, effective 1/1/2023.