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North Carolina Magistrates Association
About
It is our sincere and dedicated belief that the General Court of Justice is an essential bulwark in preserving the rights, liberty, and safety of the people.
It is the Mission of the North Carolina Magistrates Association:
To promote professionalism and fellowship among its members and to inspire each other to higher efforts;
To sponsor and coordinate all activities of individuals, organizations, and institutions working to increase the knowledge and ability of Magistrates; and
To encourage and foster the ideals of equal access, just treatment, and unrestricted service to all persons.
Magistrate's Oath of Office and Duties
I do solemnly swear that I will administer justice without favoritism to anyone or to the State; that I will not knowingly take, directly or indirectly, any fee, gift, gratuity or reward whatsoever, for any matter or thing done by me or to be done by me by virtue of my office, except the salary and allowances by law provided; and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge all the duties of magistrate of the District Court Division of the General Court of Justice to the best of my ability and understanding, and consistent with the Constitution and laws of the State, so help me, God.
Accept guilty pleas, admission of responsibility, and enter judgment for infractions
Handle misdemeanor and infractions for cases involving alcohol, boating offenses, state park/recreational areas, littering offenses, and wildlife offenses (e.g. hunting, fishing, etc.)
Accept written appearances, waivers of trial or hearing and guilty pleas and, in appropriate cases, enter judgment and collect fines, penalties and costs
Issue arrest warrants
Issue search warrants
Grant bail or set release conditions (non-capital offenses)
Hear and enter judgments on worthless checks (<$2,000.00)
Conduct initial appearances
Conduct small claims court in cases involving up to $10,000.00
Administer oaths
Provide punishment for direct criminal contempt
Take depositions and examination before trial
Issue subpoenas and capiases
Take affidavits for verification of pleadings
Assign years allowances to surviving spouses and children
Perform marriage ceremonies
Take acknowledgment of written contract or separation agreement
Accept applications for involuntary commitments
Conduct hearings for driver license revocations
Validate vehicle towing by law enforcement
Validate impounding of vehicles in certain DWI/DWLR charges
Issue temporary domestic violence protection orders in certain emergency conditions
Appoint an umpire pursuant to GS 20-279.21 to determine the amount of property damage to a motor vehicle
IMPORTANT STATISTICS
As of June 30, 2020
There were 672.6 magistrate full-time equivalent positions in North Carolina as of June 30, 2020.
Magistrates represent approximately 10% of the Judicial Branch workforce.
From July 31, 2020-June 30, 2021 there were 170,998 civil magistrate cases filed and 172,844 civil magistrate cases disposed of.
