Judicial selection in North Carolina

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North Carolina judges are elected by the voters of the state in non-partisan elections. North Carolina is one of 13 states that utilizes the non-partisan system of election.

Terms

Judges on the higher courts (the Supreme Court of North Carolina, the North Carolina Court of Appeals, and the North Carolina Superior Courts) are elected to eight year terms. Judges of North Carolina district courts are elected to four year terms. ^[1]

Appointment of judges

In the event that a judge is unable to fulfill the entirety of their term, the Governor is empowered to appoint a judge to serve the remainder of the term. If an appointed judge wishes to continue in that role, they must run in the first election following their appointment. ^[1]

Qualifications

To qualify for a judgeship in North Carolina, an individual must:

• be licensed to practice law in the state
• be under the mandatory retirement age of 72 ^[2]

External links

• Judicial selection in North Carolina

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