H335

Expand Emergency Judge Eligibility

Introduced·3/6/25

Expands eligibility for emergency judges in North Carolina to include retired judges who previously served in both superior and district courts.

This bill allows retired judges who previously served in both superior and district courts in North Carolina to be eligible for emergency judge positions. It modifies the eligibility criteria to include these retired judges, who can now apply to the Governor for a commission as emergency judges. The bill also maintains the existing structure of active and inactive lists for emergency judges, with specific numerical limits for superior and special superior court judges.

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Where it stands

Current
State and Local Government Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Apr 8, 2025

1:00 PM

Judiciary 1 Hearing

Apr 8, 2025

1:00 PM

Judiciary 1 Hearing

History

Apr 8, 2025

House

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Apr 8, 2025

House

Re-ref Com On State and Local Government

Mar 10, 2025

House

Passed 1st Reading