North Carolina Prisoner Legal Services

Who We Are

North Carolina Prisoner Legal Services (NCPLS) provides legal assistance to inmates in the North Carolina Department of Correction (DOC) ranging from advice about prisoner’s legal rights to representation in litigation in state and federal court.  We accept cases based on referrals from attorneys as well as direct requests from inmates or individuals acting on behalf of inmates incapable of requesting legal assistance. The organization is divided into three “teams” of attorneys and paralegals: Post-Conviction, Civil, and Support Services.

Who We Serve

Area(s): Statewide

Language(s) Spoken

• Spanish / Español

Cirumstances and languages in which interpreters are provided

Upon request or when a need presents itself, we hire interpreters.

Income Guidelines

Our clients must be incarcerated in North Carolina.

In some cases (those for which we have no source of funding), we provide services for fees.

Is this organization accessible by wheelchair?: Yes

Does this organization provide access for the hearing impaired?: Yes

Eligibility Restrictions

This program does not serve: Domestic Violence; Medicaid Eligible; Homeless; Community Groups

Type of Help

This group provides the following types of services based on your legal needs and its resources:

• Full Legal Representation
• Brief Advice
• Self-Help Materials