Amends GS 7A-4.20 to increase the mandatory retirement age for justices and judges of the General Court of Justice from 72 to 75 years of age. Provides that service may not continue beyond the last day of the calendar year (was, last day of month) in which the judge turns 75.
Makes conforming changes to GS 135-57, concerning service retirement under the Consolidated Judicial Retirement Act.
Applies to justice and judges holding office on or after July 1, 2015.
RAISE MANDATORY RETIREMENT AGE FOR JUDGES.
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AN ACT TO RAISE THE MANDATORY RETIREMENT AGE FOR JUDGES AND JUSTICES OF THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE.Intro. by Stevens, Bryan, Floyd, D. Hall.
Status: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House Action) (Mar 12 2015)
Bill History:
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Wed, 11 Mar 2015 House: Filed(link is external)
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Thu, 12 Mar 2015 House: Passed 1st Reading(link is external)
H 214
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Bill H 214 (2015-2016)Summary date: Mar 11 2015 - View Summary
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