CLERK SUMMONS JURORS/MAGISTRATE ELIGIBILITY.

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View NCGA Bill Details2013-2014 Session
House Bill 699 (Public) Filed Tuesday, April 9, 2013
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT SHALL SUMMON PROSPECTIVE JURORS FOR SERVICE AND TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS WITH AT LEAST FIFTEEN YEARS OF EXPERIENCE ARE ELIGIBLE FOR NOMINATION AS MAGISTRATES.
Intro. by Saine, Faircloth.
Status: Ref To Com On Judiciary Subcommittee A (House Action) (Apr 11 2013)

Bill History:

H 699

Bill Summaries:

  • Bill H 699 (2013-2014)
    Summary date: Apr 10 2013 - View Summary

    Amends GS 9-5 to require the clerk of superior court to issue the summonses for prospective jurors. Makes conforming changes to GS 9-10 and requires service of the summons by first class mail or phone at least 15 days before the court session. Requires that the summons indicate that it was issued by the clerk and not the sheriff. Makes conforming changes to GS 9-11 and GS 7A-103. Effective January 1, 2014, and applies to jury summonses issued on or after that date.

    Amends GS 7A-171.2 to make eligible for nomination as a magistrate an individual that has at least 15 years of experience as (1) a certified law enforcement officer, (2) a certified deputy sheriff, or (3) a sheriff in the state. Effective October 1, 2013, and applies to nominations for magistrate made on or after that date.

    Court System
    GS 7A, GS 9
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