N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-171.3

Current through Session Law 2024-53

Section 7A-171.3 - Magistrate rules of conduct

The Administrative Office of the Courts shall prescribe rules of conduct for all magistrates not inconsistent with the Constitution of the United States or inconsistent with the Constitution of the State of North Carolina. The rules of conduct shall apply to all magistrates and shall include rules governing the following:

(1) Standards of professional conduct and timeliness.

(2) Required duties and responsibilities.

(3) Methods for ethical decision making.

(4) Any other topic deemed relevant by the Administrative Office of the Courts.

N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-171.3

Added by 2021 N.C. Sess. Laws 47,s. 13-a, eff. 10/1/2021, and applicable to magistrate conduct on or after that date.