Bill > S648

This bill makes numerous technical modifications to various North Carolina court-related statutes, covering a wide range of judicial and administrative matters. Key provisions include adding High Point University School of Law to the list of law schools receiving appellate division reports; expanding the monitoring and reporting requirements for local judicially managed accountability and recovery courts; prohibiting the modification of Administrative Office of the Courts forms without proper client notification; simplifying name change procedures by removing the requirement for public notice; modifying provisions related to guardianship for incompetent persons; updating rules for estate administration and probate; clarifying jurisdiction for superior court judges assigned to specific cases; modifying mediated settlement procedures; prescribing rules for juror training and educational materials; adjusting provisions for business court judges; granting the Director of the Administrative Office of the Courts the authority to create an official flag and seal for the judicial branch; and clarifying the authority for disbursing judicial expenses. The bill includes a severability clause and becomes effective upon becoming law, with some specific sections having later effective dates. The comprehensive nature of the bill suggests it is an omnibus measure aimed at improving and streamlining various aspects of North Carolina's court system and judicial administration.

Government Affairs, Justice

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S648