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North Carolina Superior Court Judge, District 9A

Trial Judge who hears criminal and civil cases

Full office description

  • The Superior Court Judge hears both civil and criminal cases. Superior Court Judges try civil cases involving more than $10,000. Superior Court Judge hear appeals of misdemeanors and infraction cases that were first heard in the District Court,
  • They make decisions on bail, meaning a Superior Court Judge could keep a non-dangerous person in jail before they are convicted by setting a high bail.
  • In each district (except Wake County), the most senior judge in years of service is designated the senior resident superior court judge. They are responsible for various administrative duties, including appointing magistrates and some other court officials, and managing the scheduling of civil cases for trial.
  • Superior court judges rotate among the districts within their divisions.
  • The Superior Court Judge is elected for 8-year terms. Elections are partisan.

How this impacts you

  • BusinessesThe Superior Court also has a Business Forum that operates from four locations in North Carolina. The court hears cases involving complex commercial and corporate law issues.

  • Criminal JusticeSuperior Court Judges play a significant role in the integrity of the criminal justice system. They make decisions on bail for individuals accused of a crime and make decisions on sentencing lengths for people who are found guilty.

Election results

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Imelda J. Pate

100%

25,140 votes

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