Basic School for Magistrates

  • Chapel Hill, NC
  • Chapel Hill, NC
This course is sponsored by NC Administrative Office of the Courts, and School of Government, UNC.

This course for newly appointed magistrates covers elements of crimes, criminal procedure, small claims procedure, summary ejectment, contracts, ethics, and handling funds.

This course is available only to appointed magistrates.

 

Additional information

Attendees: Newly appointed NC Magistrates

Certification: North Carolina law requires magistrates to successfully complete this course in order to be eligible for reappointment. Successful completion consists of passing an extensive objective examination on the law pertaining to their duties. Magistrates who obtain a passing score on the examination are then certified as eligible for reappointment.

Credit: Magistrate CE
 
  • Chapel Hill, NC
    July 22 - 26, 2024
    August 19 - 23, 2024
    UNC School of Government
    400 South Building
    Knapp-Sanders Building
    Chapel Hill, NC 27514
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    Invitation only
    40
  • Chapel Hill, NC
    January 27 - 31, 2025
    February 17 - 21, 2025
    UNC School of Government
    400 South Road
    Knapp-Sanders Building
    Chapel Hill, NC 27514
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    Invitation only
    50

To view materials from the last course offering visit the link below.

Material from recent NC Magistrates Training Events

For all registration questions, resetting passwords, or login issues please contact:

Dale Zuckert

Assistant Registrar
919.966.4414
For questions regarding course details, including location, schedule, materials, and continuing education credits, please contact:

John Patrick Sherman

Program Manager, Courts Group
919.962.0716
Teaching Assistant Professor