Bill Summary for H 240 (2017-2018)

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Mar 1 2017

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View NCGA Bill Details2017-2018 Session
House Bill 240 (Public) Filed Wednesday, March 1, 2017
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT DISTRICT COURT VACANCIES SHALL BE FILLED BY APPOINTMENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Intro. by Burr, K. Hall, Saine, Bumgardner.

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Amends GS 7A-142 to require that vacancies in the office of district court judge be filled for the unexpired term by appointment of the General Assembly (was, by the Governor, with nominees selected by the judicial district's bar). Sets out the process for filing the vacancy depending on whether or not the General Assembly is in session.