Introduction to Small Claims Court for Magistrates

    This course is designed for magistrates who are, or soon will be, holding small claims court, whether as a back-up civil magistrate or on a more regular basis. This course will provide a refresher of the legal principles often addressed in small claims cases as well as the rules of procedure. The course is skill-based, seeking to offer students instruction and practice in 1) correctly deciding small claims cases, and 2) acting as a judicial official in conducting small claims court (including consideration of the issues relating to judicial demeanor and dealing with attorneys in small claims court).

    Additional information

    Attendees: This course is open to NC Magistrates presently holding or preparing to hold Small Claims Court.

    Introduction to Small Claims is a qualifying course in the Judicial College's Certification Program for Magistrates.

    Credit: Magistrate CE

    There currently are no scheduled offerings of this course.
    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
    919.962.6191
    Albert and Gladys Coates Term Professor; Teaching Assistant Professor