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North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 7A. Judicial Department § 7A-141. Designation of chief judge; assignment of judge to another district for temporary or specialized duty

Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

When more than one judge is authorized in a district, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court shall designate one of the judges as chief district judge to serve in such capacity at the pleasure of the Chief Justice. In a single judge district, the judge is the chief district judge.

The Chief Justice may transfer a district judge from one district to another for temporary or specialized duty.

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