§15A-141. When entry of attorney in criminal proceeding occurs  


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  • An attorney enters a criminal proceeding when he:

    (1)        Files a written notice of entry with the clerk indicating an intent to represent a defendant in a specified criminal proceeding; or

    (2)        Appears in a criminal proceeding without limiting the extent of his representation; or

    (3)        Appears in a criminal proceeding for a limited purpose and indicates the extent of his representation by filing written  notice thereof with the clerk; or

    (4)        Accepts assignment to represent an indigent defendant under the terms of Article 36 of Chapter 7A of the General Statutes; or

    (5)        Files a written waiver of arraignment, except that representation in this instance may not be limited pursuant to subdivision (3).

(1973, c. 1286, s. 1; 1975, 2nd Sess., c. 983, s. 135.)