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NC Gen Stat § 7A-243 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 7A - Judicial Department|Article 20 - Original Civil Jurisdiction of the Trial Divisions.|§ 7A-243 - Proper division for trial of civil actions generally determined by amount in controversy.

 7A-243. Proper division for trial of civil actions generally determined by amount in controversy.Except as otherwise provided in this Article, the district court division is the proper division for the trial of all civil actions in which the amount in controversy is twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) or less; and the superior court division is the proper division for the trial of all civil actions in which the amount in controversy exceeds twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000).For purposes of determining the amount in controversy, the following rules apply whether the relief prayed is monetary or nonmonetary, or both, and with respect to claims asserted by complaint, counterclaim, cross-complaint or third-party complaint:(1) The amount in controversy is computed without regard to interest and costs.(2) Where monetary relief is prayed, the amount prayed for is in controversy unless the pleading in question shows to a legal certainty that the amount claimed cannot be recovered under the applicable measure of damages. The value of any property seized in attachment, claim and delivery, or other ancillary proceeding, is not in controversy and is not considered in determining the amount in controversy.(3) Where no monetary relief is sought, but the relief sought would establish, enforce, or avoid an obligation, right or title, the value of the obligation, right, or title is in controversy. Where the owner or legal possessor of property seeks recovery of property on which a lien is asserted pursuant to G.S. 44A-4(a) the amount in controversy is that portion of the asserted lien which is disputed. The judge may require by rule or order that parties make a good faith estimate of the value of any nonmonetary relief sought.(4) a. Except as provided in subparagraph c of this subdivision, where a single party asserts two or more properly joined claims, the claims are aggregated in computing the amount in controversy.b. Except as provided in subparagraph c, where there are two or more parties properly joined in an action and their interests are aligned, their claims are aggregated in computing the amount in controversy.c. No claims are aggregated which are mutually exclusive and in the alternative, or which are successive, in the sense that satisfaction of one claim will bar recovery upon the other.d. Where there are two or more claims not subject to aggregation the highest claim is the amount in controversy.(5) Where the value of the relief to a claimant differs from the cost thereof to an opposing party, the higher amount is used in determining the amount in controversy.  (1965, c. 310, s. 1; 1981 (Reg. Sess., 1982), c. 1225; 1985, c. 655, s. 2; 2013-159, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 7A-244 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 7A - Judicial Department|Article 20 - Original Civil Jurisdiction of the Trial Divisions.|§ 7A-244 - Domestic relations.

 7A-244. Domestic relations.The district court division is the proper division without regard to the amount in controversy, for the trial of civil actions and proceedings for annulment, divorce, equitable distribution of property, alimony, child support, child custody and the enforcement of separation or property settlement agreements between spouses, or recovery for the breach thereof. (1965, c. 310, s. 1; 1981, c. 815, s. 5; 1987, c. 573, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 7A-245 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 7A - Judicial Department|Article 20 - Original Civil Jurisdiction of the Trial Divisions.|§ 7A-245 - Injunctive and declaratory relief to enforce or invalidate statutes; constitutional rights.

 7A-245. Injunctive and declaratory relief to enforce or invalidate statutes; constitutional rights.(a) The superior court division is the proper division without regard to the amount in controversy, for the trial of civil actions where the principal relief prayed is(1) Injunctive relief against the enforcement of any statute, ordinance, or regulation;(2) Injunctive relief to compel enforcement of any statute, ordinance, or regulation;(3) Declaratory relief to establish or disestablish the validity of any statute, ordinance, or regulation; or(4) The enforcement or declaration of any claim of constitutional right.(b) When a case is otherwise properly in the district court division, a prayer for injunctive or declaratory relief by any party not a plaintiff on grounds stated in this section is not ground for transfer. (1965, c. 310, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 7A-246 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 7A - Judicial Department|Article 20 - Original Civil Jurisdiction of the Trial Divisions.|§ 7A-246 - Special proceedings; exceptions; guardianship and trust administration.

 7A-246. Special proceedings; exceptions; guardianship and trust administration.The superior court division is the proper division, without regard to the amount in controversy, for the hearing and trial of all special proceedings except proceedings under the Protection of the Abused, Neglected or Exploited Disabled Adult Act (Article 6 of Chapter 108A of the General Statutes), proceedings for the protection of disabled and older adults from financial exploitation (Article 6A of Chapter 108A of the General Statutes), proceedings for involuntary commitment to treatment facilities (Article 5 of Chapter 122C of the General Statutes), adoption proceedings (Chapter 48 of the General Statutes), and of all proceedings involving the appointment of guardians and the administration by legal guardians and trustees of express trusts of the estates of their wards and beneficiaries, according to the practice and procedure provided by law for the particular proceeding.  (1965, c. 310, s. 1; 1973, c. 726, s. 5; c. 1378, s. 3; 1981, c. 682, s. 1; 1985, c. 689, s. 4; 1995, c. 88, s. 7; 2014-115, s. 44(c).)
NC Gen Stat § 7A-247 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 7A - Judicial Department|Article 20 - Original Civil Jurisdiction of the Trial Divisions.|§ 7A-247 - Quo warranto.

 7A-247. Quo warranto.The superior court division is the proper division, without regard to the amount in controversy, for the trial of all civil actions seeking as principal relief the remedy of quo warranto, according to the practice and procedure provided for obtaining that remedy. (1965, c. 310, s. 1; 1971, c. 377, s. 13.)
NC Gen Stat § 7A-248 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 7A - Judicial Department|Article 20 - Original Civil Jurisdiction of the Trial Divisions.|§ 7A-248 - Condemnation actions and proceedings.

 7A-248. Condemnation actions and proceedings.The superior court division is the proper division, without regard to the amount in controversy, for the trial of all actions and proceedings wherein property is being taken by condemnation in exercise of the power of eminent domain, according to the practice and procedure provided by law for the particular action or proceeding. Nothing in this section is in derogation of the validity of such administrative or quasi-judicial procedures for value appraisal as may be provided for the particular action or proceeding prior to the raising of justiciable issues of fact or law requiring determination in the superior court. (1965, c. 310, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 7A-249 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 7A - Judicial Department|Article 20 - Original Civil Jurisdiction of the Trial Divisions.|§ 7A-249 - Corporate receiverships.

 7A-249. Corporate receiverships.The superior court division is the proper division, without regard to the amount in controversy, for a receivership proceeding of a debtor that is not an individual under Article 38A of Chapter 1 of the General Statutes, and proceedings under Chapters 55 (North Carolina Business Corporation Act) and 55A (Nonprofit Corporation Act), and 57D (North Carolina Limited Liability Company Act) of the General Statutes.  (1965, c. 310, s. 1; 1973, c. 503, s. 6; 1989 (Reg. Sess., 1990), c. 1024, s. 3; 2020-75, s. 3(d).)
NC Gen Stat § 7A-250 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 7A - Judicial Department|Article 20 - Original Civil Jurisdiction of the Trial Divisions.|§ 7A-250 - Review of decisions of administrative agencies.

 7A-250. Review of decisions of administrative agencies.(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, the superior court division is the proper division, without regard to the amount in controversy, for review by original action or proceeding, or by appeal, of the decisions of administrative agencies, according to the practice and procedure provided for the particular action, proceeding, or appeal.(b) The Court of Appeals shall have jurisdiction to review final orders or decisions of the North Carolina Utilities Commission and the North Carolina Industrial Commission, as provided in Article 5 of this Chapter, and any order or decision of the Commissioner of Insurance described in G.S. 58-2-80.(c) Appeals from rulings of county game commissions shall be heard in the district court division. The appeal shall be heard de novo before a district court judge sitting in the county in which the game commission whose ruling is being appealed is located. (1965, c. 310, s. 1; 1967, c. 108, s. 6; 1973, c. 503, s. 7; 1981, c. 444.)
NC Gen Stat § 7A-251 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 7A - Judicial Department|Article 20 - Original Civil Jurisdiction of the Trial Divisions.|§ 7A-251 - Appeal from clerk to judge.

 7A-251. Appeal from clerk to judge.(a) In all matters properly cognizable in the superior court division which are heard originally before the clerk of superior court, appeals lie to the judge of superior court having jurisdiction from all orders and judgments of the clerk for review in all matters of law or legal inference, in accordance with the procedure provided in Chapter 1 of the General Statutes.(b) In all matters properly cognizable in the district court division which are heard originally before the clerk of superior court, appeals lie to the judge of district court having jurisdiction from all orders and judgments of the clerk for review in all matters of law or legal inference, in accordance with the procedure provided in Chapter 1 of the General Statutes. (1965, c. 310, s. 1; 1995, c. 88, s. 8.)
NC Gen Stat § 7A-253 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 7A - Judicial Department|Article 20 - Original Civil Jurisdiction of the Trial Divisions.|§ 7A-253 - Infractions.

 7A-253. Infractions.Except as provided in G.S. 7A-271(d), original, exclusive jurisdiction for the adjudication and disposition of infractions lies in the district court division. (1985, c. 764, s. 14; 1985 (Reg. Sess., 1986), c. 852, s. 17.)
NC Gen Stat § 7A-255 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 7A - Judicial Department|Article 21 - Institution, Docketing, and Transferring Civil Causes in the Trial Divisions.|§ 7A-255 - Clerk of superior court processes all actions and proceedings.

 7A-255. Clerk of superior court processes all actions and proceedings.All civil actions and proceedings in the General Court of Justice are instituted in, and the original records thereof are maintained in, the office of the clerk of superior court, without regard to the trial divisions in which the cause is pending from time to time. When the commencement of an action or proceeding requires issuance of summons, the clerk of superior court issues the summons, and such summons runs and is valid as general process of the State without regard to the trial division in which the action or proceeding may be pending from time to time. (1965, c. 310, s. 1; 1967, c. 691, s. 22.)
NC Gen Stat § 7A-256 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 7A - Judicial Department|Article 21 - Institution, Docketing, and Transferring Civil Causes in the Trial Divisions.|§ 7A-256 - Causes docketed and retained in originally designated trial division until transferred.

 7A-256. Causes docketed and retained in originally designated trial division until transferred.Upon the institution of any action or proceeding in the General Court of Justice the party instituting it designates upon the face of the originating pleading or other originating paper when filed, which trial division of the General Court of Justice he deems proper for disposition of the cause. The clerk dockets the cause for the trial division so designated and the cause is retained for complete disposition in that division unless thereafter transferred in accordance with the provisions of this Article. If no designation is made the clerk dockets the cause for the superior court division, and the cause is retained for complete disposition in that division unless thereafter transferred in accordance with the provisions of this Article. (1965, c. 310, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 7A-257 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 7A - Judicial Department|Article 21 - Institution, Docketing, and Transferring Civil Causes in the Trial Divisions.|§ 7A-257 - Waiver of proper division.

 7A-257. Waiver of proper division.Any party may move for transfer between the trial divisions as provided in this Article. Failure of a party to move for transfer within the time prescribed is a waiver of any objection to the division, except that there shall be no waiver of the jurisdiction of the superior court division in probate of wills and administration of decedents' estates. Where more than one party is aligned in interest, any party may move for transfer of the entire case, notwithstanding waiver by other parties or coparties. A waiver of objection to the division does not prevent the judge from ordering a transfer on his own motion as provided in this Article. (1965, c. 310, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 7A-259 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 7A - Judicial Department|Article 21 - Institution, Docketing, and Transferring Civil Causes in the Trial Divisions.|§ 7A-259 - Transfer on judge's own motion.

 7A-259. Transfer on judge's own motion.(a) If no party has moved for transfer within the time allowed to parties, any superior court judge who may hear and determine motions to transfer may order a transfer upon his own motion for the purpose of efficient administration of the trial divisions at any time before the case is calendared for trial. Transfer is not made on the judge's own motion unless the pleadings clearly show that the case is pending in an improper division. No hearing is held on such transfers, but the parties are given prompt notice when transfer is effected. Nothing in this section affects the power of the clerk to transfer matters and proceedings pending before him when an issue of fact is raised.(b) When a district court is established in a district, any superior court judge authorized to hear and determine motions to transfer may, on his own motion, subject to the requirements of subsection (a), transfer to the district court cases pending in the superior court. (1965, c. 310, s. 1; 1967, c. 691, s. 23.)
NC Gen Stat § 7A-260 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 7A - Judicial Department|Article 21 - Institution, Docketing, and Transferring Civil Causes in the Trial Divisions.|§ 7A-260 - Review of transfer matters.

 7A-260. Review of transfer matters.Orders transferring or refusing to transfer are not immediately appealable, even for abuse of discretion. Such orders are reviewable only by the appellate division on appeal from a final judgment. If on review, such an order is found erroneous, reversal or remand is not granted unless prejudice is shown. If, on review, a new trial or partial new trial is ordered for other reasons, the appellate division may specify the proper division for new trial and order a transfer thereto. (1965, c. 310, s. 1; 1967, c. 108, s. 7.)
NC Gen Stat § 7A-270 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 7A - Judicial Department|Article 22 - Jurisdiction of the Trial Divisions in Criminal Actions.|§ 7A-270 - Generally.

 7A-270. Generally.General jurisdiction for the trial of criminal actions is vested in the superior court and the district court divisions of the General Court of Justice. (1965, c. 310, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 7A-274 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 7A - Judicial Department|Article 22 - Jurisdiction of the Trial Divisions in Criminal Actions.|§ 7A-274 - Power of mayors, law-enforcement officers, etc., to issue warrants and set bail restricted.

 7A-274. Power of mayors, law-enforcement officers, etc., to issue warrants and set bail restricted.The power of mayors, law-enforcement officers, and other persons not officers of the General Court of Justice to issue arrest, search, or peace warrants, or to set bail, is terminated in any district court district upon the establishment of a district court therein. (1965, c. 310, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 7A-276.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 7A - Judicial Department|Article 22A - Prohibited Orders.|§ 7A-276.1 - Court orders prohibiting publication or broadcast of reports of open court proceedings or reports of public records banned.

 7A-276.1. Court orders prohibiting publication or broadcast of reports of open court proceedings or reports of public records banned.No court shall make or issue any rule or order banning, prohibiting, or restricting the publication or broadcast of any report concerning any of the following: any evidence, testimony, argument, ruling, verdict, decision, judgment, or other matter occurring in open court in any hearing, trial, or other proceeding, civil or criminal; and no court shall issue any rule or order sealing, prohibiting, restricting the publication or broadcast of the contents of any public record as defined by any statute of this State, which is required to be open to public inspection under any valid statute, regulation, or rule of common law. If any rule or order is made or issued by any court in violation of the provisions of this statute, it shall be null and void and of no effect, and no person shall be punished for contempt for the violation of any such void rule or order. (1977, c. 711, s. 3.)
NC Gen Stat § 7A-289.23A (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 7A - Judicial Department|Article 24B - Termination of Parental Rights.|§ 7A-289.23A - Recodified as § 7B-1102.

 7A-289.23A. Recodified as 7B-1102.
NC Gen Stat § 7A-290 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 7A - Judicial Department|Article 25 - Jurisdiction and Procedure in Criminal Appeals from District Courts.|§ 7A-290 - Appeals from district court in criminal cases; notice; appeal bond.

 7A-290. Appeals from district court in criminal cases; notice; appeal bond.Any defendant convicted in district court before the magistrate may appeal to the district court for trial de novo before the district court judge. Any defendant convicted in district court before the judge may appeal to the superior court for trial de novo. Notice of appeal may be given orally in open court, or to the clerk in writing within 10 days of entry of judgment. Upon expiration of the 10-day period in which an appeal may be entered, if an appeal has been entered and not withdrawn, the clerk shall transfer the case to the district or superior court docket. The original bail shall stand pending appeal, unless the judge orders bail denied, increased, or reduced. (1965, c. 310, s. 1; 1967, c. 601, s. 1; 1969, c. 876, s. 3; c. 911, s. 5; c. 1190, s. 26; 1971, c. 377, s. 16.)
NC Gen Stat § 7A-291 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 7A - Judicial Department|Article 26 - Additional Powers of District Court Judges and Magistrates.|§ 7A-291 - Additional powers of district court judges.

 7A-291. Additional powers of district court judges.In addition to the jurisdiction and powers assigned in this Chapter, a district court judge has the following powers:(1) To administer oaths;(2) To punish for contempt;(3) To compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of evidence;(4) To set bail;(5) To issue arrest warrants valid throughout the State, and search warrants valid throughout the district of issue; and(6) To issue all process and orders necessary or proper in the exercise of his powers and authority, and to effectuate his lawful judgments and decrees. (1965, c. 310, s. 1; 1969, c. 1190, s. 27; 1973, c. 1286, s. 11.)
NC Gen Stat § 7A-292 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 7A - Judicial Department|Article 26 - Additional Powers of District Court Judges and Magistrates.|§ 7A-292 - Additional powers of magistrates.

 7A-292. Additional powers of magistrates.(a) In addition to the jurisdiction and powers assigned in this Chapter to the magistrate in civil and criminal actions, each magistrate has the following additional powers:(1) To administer oaths.(2) To punish for direct criminal contempt subject to the limitations contained in Chapter 5A of the General Statutes of North Carolina.(3) When authorized by the chief district judge, to take depositions and examinations before trial.(4) To issue subpoenas and capiases valid throughout the county.(5) To take affidavits for the verification of pleadings.(6) To issue writs of habeas corpus ad testificandum, as provided in G.S. 17-41.(7) To assign a year's allowance to the surviving spouse and a child's allowance to the children as provided in Chapter 30, Article 4, of the General Statutes.(8) To take acknowledgments of instruments, as provided in G.S. 47-1.(9) To perform the marriage ceremony, as provided in G.S. 51-1.(10) To take acknowledgment of a written contract or separation agreement between husband and wife.(11) Repealed by Session Laws 1973, c. 503, s. 9.(12) To assess contribution for damages or for work done on a dam, canal, or ditch, as provided in G.S. 156-15.(13) Repealed by Session Laws 1973, c. 503, s. 9.(14) To accept the filing of complaints and to issue summons pursuant to Article 4 of Chapter 42A of the General Statutes in expedited eviction proceedings when the office of the clerk of superior court is closed.(15) When authorized by the chief district judge, as permitted in G.S. 7A-146(11), to provide for appointment of counsel and acceptance of waivers of counsel pursuant to Article 36 of this Chapter.(16) To appoint an umpire to determine motor vehicle liability policy diminution in value, as provided in G.S. 20-279.21(d1).(b) The authority granted to magistrates under G.S. 51-1 and subdivision (a)(9) of this section is a responsibility given collectively to the magistrates in a county and is not a duty imposed upon each individual magistrate. The chief district court judge shall ensure that marriages before a magistrate are available to be performed at least a total of 10 hours per week, over at least three business days per week.  (1965, c. 310, s. 1; 1967, c. 691, s. 25; 1971, c. 377, s. 17; 1973, c. 503, s. 9; 1977, c. 375, s. 4; 1979, 2nd Sess., c. 1080, s. 6; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 4, s. 4; 1999-420, s. 4; 1999-456, s. 9(a), (b); 2009-419, s. 1; 2009-440, s. 2; 2009-566, s. 28; 2009-570, s. 48.2; 2015-75, s. 4; 2015-247, s. 3(b).)