This course is offered through the North Carolina Judicial College. The course is intended for both clerks and assistant clerks of superior court and will cover issues that arise with incompetency and guardianship hearings. Topics will include the use of limited guardianship, legal representation of the respondent, procedural and evidentiary issues, judicial and medical determination of incapacity, public guardianship  and restoration. 

This course is for clerks who have experience with incompetency and guardianship proceedings or who have previously taken the course offered through the Administrative Office of the Courts entitled “Essential Skills for New Hearing Clerks: Incompetency Proceedings.”