The following services shall be provided within the contract price: Legal representation of indigent defendants in misdemeanor cases, too include representation in trial court, transfer of cases to District Court pursuant to 40-18-15.1 and appeals for trial a new to District Court and appeals to the North Dakota Supreme Court. Representation will be made at all stages of the proceedings until completed. Contract counsel shall provide necessary representation of each indigent defendant in matters of investigation, trial preparation, preparation and filing of motions, arguments of motions, personal counseling when appropriate, referral to appropriate agencies, trial, post-trial motions, and motions, briefing and arguments in the North Dakota Supreme Court and any retrials following an appeal. This includes preparation of all briefs, documents, letters, research, and any all things regarding as adequate representation of indigent party. Representation in order to show cause or petition to revoke proceedings is included. Cases in which representation will be provided shall include cases involving indigents on appeal or transfer to the District Court or to the North Dakota Supreme Court which were not tried by contract counsel or which were tried by different counsel.
