( CNN ) -- An attorney for Elisa Baker , the stepmother accused of killing 10-year-old Zahra Baker , said Monday he plans to file for a change of venue because of the publicity the North Carolina case has received . Elisa Baker was indicted in February on second-degree murder charges in the girl 's death . She previously was charged with obstruction of justice after police said she admitted to planting a fake ransom note . Baker nearly collapsed during a court appearance Monday in Catawba County , North Carolina , CNN Charlotte affiliate WSOC reported . After standing in front of a judge for nearly 15 minutes , Baker , who was in shackles , became unsteady on her feet , nearly hitting her head on a table before her attorney grabbed her , according to WSOC . Defense attorney Scott Reilly told `` In Session '' he did not see most of what occurred because he was addressing the judge , but he confirmed Baker was taken from the courtroom to be checked by medical staff . Reilly said the next court date is June 27 . `` In Session '' left a message with the district attorney 's office . Zahra Baker was reported missing from her Hickory , North Carolina , home in October 2010 ; some of her dismembered remains were found a month later . Elisa Baker , 42 , `` desecrated the victim 's body to hinder detection , investigation and prosecution of the offense , '' the indictment against her said . The indictment described Zahra as `` very young , physically infirm , or handicapped . '' The girl lost part of her left leg at age 5 and lost hearing in both ears while being treated for cancer . `` The defendant took advantage of a position of trust or confidence , including a domestic relationship , to commit the offense , '' the indictment said . `` In Session '' trials editor Jessica Thill contributed to this report .
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