In re J.K.P., 238 N.C. App. 334 (2014)
Held:
Affirmed
When a respondent mother (RM) agrees to her court appointed counsel’s motion to withdraw; engages in an exchange with the court where the court explains the nature of a TPR proceeding, consequences of moving forward, and need to know the law and court procedure, and RM asserts she will represent herself; and where RM reads and signs a waiver of counsel form, the waiver of counsel is knowing and voluntary.
Category:
Termination of Parental RightsStage:
Appointment of CounselTopic:
Waive Counsel