He served on the court of appeals until returning to the family court bench in july, 2000. The benchbook committee of the association of district court judges of virginia has created the material for the publication. The clerks office shall remain open for official business. Association of district court judges of virginia benchbook committee 2012 edition the honorable william a. The north carolina superior court judge s benchbook, clearly states, the statutory scheme expresses a preference for written promises, unsecured bonds, and custody releases. District 10, which consists of wake county, is a close second with 19 district court judges. He practiced in florence until elected to the family court bench. District court for the eastern district of north carolina and for senior u. Although the benchbook is written primarily for district and magistrate judges, bankruptcy judges also may find useful information in many of the sections. Covering judicial administration, criminal procedure, evidence, and civil matters, the nc superior court judges benchbook serves as the judges primary reference tool, on and off the bench. Portions of this entry were excerpted from the 20 north carolina defender manual, volume i, chapter, and michael crowell, recusal, north carolina superior court judges benchbook, april 2015. Plea proceedings in superior court must be recorded, see g.
The state of texas the texas family violence benchbook september 2011 edition a ready reference manual prepared for the judges of the state of texas prepared by the office of court administration 205 west 14th street, suite 600 tom c. Appointed by the president of the united states upon confirmation by the united states senate, in accordance with article iii of the united. North carolina judges wishing to serve additional terms must run for reelection across the states appellate and trial courts, there are seven supreme court justices, 15 appeals court judges, and 95 superior court judges. Certification of compliance with the coronavirus aid, relief, and economic security act in foreclosures 052020. District court judges is to provide a quick, practical guide to help.
Defender manuals school of government, the university of. Under article i, section 37 of the north carolina constitution amendment adopted in 1995, victims of crimes are entitled to a number of basic rights such as the right to be kept informed of and be present for court proceedings, confer with the prosecutor about the case, be heard at sentencing, and receive information about the court process and post. We are pleased to provide you with this uptodate resource that we hope will aid you in your legal research and decisionmaking. Supreme and district courts criminal directions benchbook. Implement other aspects of this benchbook with the assistance of a local collaborative team. Louisiana district and juvenile courts law of armed conflict u. Minnesota judges juvenile protection benchbook 2004. Davidson county contact directory north carolina judicial. Jan 28, 2016 district 10, which consists of wake county, is a close second with 19 district court judges. The benchbook committee updates the virginia civil benchbook for judges and lawyers annually to ensure its. Nc trial judges bench book district court unc school of. Motions practice in district court nc office of indigent. Nc general statutes chapter 1 article 37 1 article 37. North carolina criminal law at the school of government with.
School of government, the university of north carolina at chapel hill, jessica smith ed. A preliminary injunction may be issued by order in accordance with the provisions of this article. This section discusses the jurisdiction of the superior court over criminal actions and covers, among other things, the superior court s jurisdiction over felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions. Hutchins is a judge of the north carolina 21st judicial district. Virginia criminal benchbook for judges and lawyers. For additional copies, the benchbook may be accessed on virginias judicial system website at. Jeopardy does not attach with a guilty or no contest plea until the judge accepts the plea and a judgment is entered. Nc superior court judges benchbook unc school of government. Pay criminal cases and traffic tickets in a circuit court. She won in the general election on november 8, 2016. Supreme court with establishing courtordered arbitration for the north carolina courts. The new format of the benchbook lends itself to both hardcopy and digital formats. District courts hear cases involving civil, criminal, and juvenile matters, as well as appeals from the magistrate. Judicial waiver of parental consent requirement for a minors abortion 10.
North carolinas court system, called the general court of justice, is a unified statewide and stateoperated system consisting of three divisions. Supreme and district courts the links in each benchbook entry link to a copy of the judgment on either the supreme court library website or, for reported cases, to the relevant subscription service. District courts are divided into 41 districts across the state and sit in the county seat of each county. Stuart chaired the committee that was charged by the legislature and. May 08, 20 the federal judicial center recently published the sixth edition of the benchbook for u. The benchbook is fully searchable, both with fulltext and expert search options, has menus and breadcrumb trail for easy navigation and orientation and offers downloadoptions as well as immediate in. The civil trials bench book is considered to be correct. Pay traffic tickets and other cases in a general district court. Judges in furtherance of its mission to develop and conduct education pro. District court judges represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in indiana state library. Asserting the fifth amendment in court and the granting of immunity to a witness posted on august 7, 2014 by bob farb 0 comment the first ten amendments to the u. For the first time, the benchbook includes a section on civil case management, including how to address ediscovery issues. Knappsanders building campus box 3330 uncchapel hill, chapel hill, nc 275993330. Court ordered arbitration north carolina judicial branch.
Apr 22, 2020 the federal judges serving within the eastern district of north carolina consist of. Volume one, family law is comprehensive legal reference created for north carolina district court. North carolina administrative office of the courts, north carolina domestic violence best practices guide for district court judges raleigh, nc. To be eligible for court ordered arbitration, a dispute must have been filed as a complaint in the north carolina court system. Sixth edition by federal judicial center the benchbook is an ongoing compilation of information that federal judges have found useful for immediate bench or chambers reference in civil and criminal proceedings. It contains sections on such topics as assignment of counsel, taking guilty pleas, standard voir dire questions, sentencing, and contempt. Civil civil cases are heard by a jury if a party requests one, but certain cases are always decided by a judge without a jury, such as child custody disputes. This item is available to borrow from 1 library branch. This content is for educational and informational use and may be used for those purposes without permission. Child support guidelines north carolina judicial branch. Reference materials nc office of indigent defense services. The series was created to address the need for comprehensive reference materials for public defenders and appointed.
There is a circuit court in each city and county in virginia. Selection of state court judges in north carolina occurs through partisan elections. Superior court judges 336 2426712 district court judges 336 2426711 court ordered arbitration 704 8784237 district attorney 336 2426710 guardian ad litem 336 2426719 magistrates criminal 336 2426717 magistrates civil 336 2426895. Benchbook for arbitrators the north carolina judicial branch. It provides summaries of north carolina law governing cases routinely heard in district court. Each administrative district court district has a chief district court judge who manages the administrative duties of the court. In all, there are 270 district court judges in north carolina. Pay criminal and other cases in a juvenile and domestic relations district court. Hutchins ran for reelection for judge of the north carolina 21st judicial district.
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Courtordered arbitration north carolina judicial branch. Benchbook for arbitrators north carolina judicial branch. The outlines are updated periodically and display the date of the last update. Nc superior court judges benchbook school of government. The benchbook committee updates the virginia criminal benchbook for judges and lawyers annually to ensure its. District court judges has provided a concise, practical guide to. Attachment district court benchbook, updated august 2017. The commission does not warrant or represent that the information contained within this publication is free of errors or omissions. Volume one, family law is comprehensive legal reference created for north carolina district court judges. If you do not have access to the subscription services, a version of the judgment can generally be located by searching the citation e. Mar 24, 2020 davidson county clerk of superior court s office change in hours open to the public effective march 24, the clerks office will be open to the public from 9. The school of government offers volume one, family law, and its individual chapters for. View jessica smiths profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Criminal jurisdiction of superior court nc superior.
If dismissed, the case would return to the trial court unobstructed by the judgment of default. The civil trials bench book contains information prepared and collated by the judicial commission of new south wales the commission. The principle of rotating superior court judges among the various districts of a. He also served another term on the court of appeals in 2003. Judges bench book that is referred to as the smoking gun because it very clearly states that the courts must rule during the initial. The benchbook addresses topics of interest to superior court judges, including criminal law, evidence, and general trial court procedure. Minnesota state court administrators office, court services division. The clerk must put the matter on the calendar, and promptly bring it to the attention of the senior resident superior or district court judge. Determined by statute from among the district judges to discharge an important leadership role in court management. Benchbook for district court judges the federal judicial center produced this benchbook for u. Jan 01, 2012 view jessica smiths profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. While stating that this court should pursue a policy of strict adherence to the rules of appellate procedure which are designed to prevent premature and fragmentary appeals, judge clark has, in my opinion, ignored not only the rules of appellate procedure, but the rules of civil procedure as well, in dismissing the appeal from judge stevens.
To explore a section, move your mouse to the navigation bar and a drop down menu will appear. Asserting the fifth amendment in court and the granting of immunity to a witness. District court judges in furtherance of its mission to develop and conduct education pro grams for the judicial branch. Constitution are commonly known as the bill of rights and were ratified on december 15, 1791. Table of contents nc superior court judges benchbook. Court of appeals superior court district court business court recovery courts. This benchbook is not a statement of official fed eral judicial center policy.
If the superior court reverses a district court s dismissal of charges it must reinstate the charges and remand the matter to district court. Civil trials bench book judicial commission of new south wales. Keith caviness administrative office of the courts justice building, 625 marshall little rock, arkansas 72201 501 6829400. The federal judicial center produced this benchbook for u. Navigation bars for the benchbooks four sections general, criminal, civil, evidence appear at the top of the page.
Superior court judges benchbook, september 20 suggesting as a helpful rule of thumb that a matter is material if it is independently relevant to the case, apart from its impeachment value. Nc superior court judges benchbook jessica smith, ed. There are two main ways to find what you need in the benchbook. The motion must be filed with the clerk of court in the district where the defendant was indicted, and be served on the district attorney. For example, there are only two district court judges in district 9a, which is comprised of two counties. North carolina trial judges bench book district court.
North carolina trial judges bench book, district court, vol. Benchbook for us district court judges federal judicial center. District courts hear cases involving civil, criminal, juvenile, and magistrate matters. The order may be made by any judge of the superior court or any judge of the district court. The benchbook is distributed by the department of legal research in the office of the executive secretary. Ben combines strong experience prosecuting cases in local courts with a deep knowledge of the people of vance and warren counties, said gov.
North carolina administrative office of the courts, 2012. Jun 12, 2017 benjamin hunter will serve as a district court judge for judicial district 9b in in vance and warren counties. Child welfare proceedings benchbooks dependency courts. The benchbook is prepared under the guidance of experienced district judges and may be used online, downloaded to a computer or other electronic device, or printed out in looseleaf format. The circuit court is the trial court with the broadest powers in virginia. They may also sit in certain other cities and towns specifically authorized by the general assembly. The north carolina indigent defense manual series is a collection of reference manuals addressing law and practice in areas in which indigent defendants and respondents are entitled to representation of counsel at state expense. Bench book, legislative suggestions, and its continuing judicial education. The federal judicial center released its first benchbook for u. Paternity north carolina trial judges bench book district court, volume 1 family law summary table of contents all chapters updated through 9202018. Josephine kerr davis durham county superior court judge. Appointed by the chief justice of the supreme court of virginia, the benchbook committee is comprised of outstanding and experienced circuit court judges who devote substantial time in the maintenance of this most helpful resource. District court judges benchbook virginia state bar.