Amends GS 7A-341 as the title indicates. Amends GS 135-53(9) to provide that the term judge applies to the administrative officer of the courts (AOC)if the AOC chooses to participate in the Consolidated Judicial Retirement System under GS 7A-341.

Effective July 1, 2013, and applies to appointees as Director of the AOC on or after that date.