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Juvenile Rates

HOURLY ASSIGNED COUNSEL RATES
Effective October 1, 2026
Use rate associated with the highest charge
Case Type 1, 2Effective Date for New RateOld RateNew Rate
Juvenile MisdemeanorFinal disposition on or after Oct. 1, 2026$65$85
Juvenile Class E-I felonyFinal disposition on or after Oct. 1, 2026$65$90
Juvenile Class A-D felonyFinal disposition on or after Oct. 1, 2026$85$110
LWOP and potentially LWOPFinal disposition on or after Oct. 1, 2026$100$120
Juvenile First-Degree Murder ProjectWork done on or after Oct. 1, 2026$100$120

1 For cases covered under the Managed Assigned Counsel program, the new rates will be effective for work done on or after October 1, 2026.

2 Unless otherwise specified, rates for non-capital post-conviction proceedings are the same as the equivalent charge against an adult defendant.

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PO BOX 2448

Raleigh NC 27602

(919) 890-1650

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