Court of Appeals of North Carolina October 3, 2017, No. COA17-303 (In re T.R.K.)

Respondent appeals from an involuntary commitment order. On appeal, Respondent argues the trial court erred in allowing her to represent herself at the involuntary commitment hearing without complying with the applicable statutes and Rules of the Office of Indigent Defense Services. We agree and vacate and remand the order for further proceedings.

VACATED. REMANDED.