When entry of attorney in criminal proceeding occurs.

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