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Theory and Practice for Coping with Economic Downturns at the Local Level: Part II
Theory and Practice for Coping with Economic Downturns at the Local Level: Part II

This bulletin continues from where “Theory and Practice for Coping with Economic Downturns at the Local Level: Part I” left off by further exploring the impact of budget balancing strategies on capital investments. This bulletin examines both the literature on cutback management and the results of a survey administered to county commissioners during the Great Recession. Specifically, it...
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2020–21 Finance Calendar of Duties for City and County Officials
2020–21 Finance Calendar of Duties for City and County Officials

The annual School of Government publication, Finance Calendar of Duties (2020–2021), identifies the timeline throughout the fiscal year for the principal accounting, financial reporting, and budgeting duties of city and county officials. This calendar is part of the Local Finance Bulletin series.
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Securing the Release of People in Custody in North Carolina During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Securing the Release of People in Custody in North Carolina During the COVID-19 Pandemic

This bulletin analyzes five potential mechanisms for securing the release of people in custody in North Carolina during the COVID-19 pandemic: 

federal habeas,state habeas,appeal bonds,joint MARs, andparole reviews “in the interests of justice.”

This bulletin and other reference materials will be posted on the Public Defense Education website of...
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Budgeting Strategies Being Employed by County and Municipal Governments for FY 2021 During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Budgeting Strategies Being Employed by County and Municipal Governments for FY 2021 During the COVID-19 Pandemic

 

 The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown all businesses, households, nonprofits, and governments into unchartered territory. At this point, the question is not whether the pandemic will cause a recession but when the recession will start and how bad it will be. In fact, some economists have said that the likelihood of a recession is 100 percent and that this economic downturn...
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Arrest Warrant and Indictment Forms, 2019 Edition
Arrest Warrant and Indictment Forms, 2019 Edition

This publication provides arrest warrant and indictment forms for selected North Carolina criminal offenses. It includes charging language and sample charges for several hundred felonies and misdemeanors. Offenses are selected for inclusion based on how serious they are and the frequency with which they are charged, among other factors.
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2019 Cumulative Supplement to North Carolina Crimes: A Guidebook on the Elements of Crime with Subscription to NC Crimes Online through May 1, 2021
2019 Cumulative Supplement to North Carolina Crimes: A Guidebook on the Elements of Crime with Subscription to NC Crimes Online through May 1, 2021

This supplement covers legislation enacted and case law decided from January 1, 2012, through December 31, 2019. It is an essential companion to North Carolina Crimes: A Guidebook on the Elements of Crime, Seventh Edition, 2012, which incorporates statutory changes made through the 2011 session of the General Assembly and case law through December 31, 2011.

Purchase of the 2019...
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North Carolina Crimes: A Guidebook on the Elements of Crimes, Seventh Edition, 2012, and the 2019 Cumulative Supplement with Online Access

This item is a package of North Carolina Crimes: A Guidebook on the Elements of Crime, Seventh Edition, 2012 (print edition) and the 2019 Cumulative Supplement (print edition), with online access through May 1, 2021. Online access is granted by a code printed in the front pages of the hard copy publication. 

The seventh edition updates the sixth edition with new offenses, legislative...
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Legal Framework for North Carolina’s Elder Protection System
Legal Framework for North Carolina’s Elder Protection System

Many different organizations and professionals across North Carolina are involved with protecting older adults from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Three governmental components—county social services agencies, clerks of superior court, and law enforcement agencies—are key players in this effort. But many others play important roles, including health care providers, private and court-...
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County Salaries in North Carolina, 2020
County Salaries in North Carolina, 2020

County Salaries in North Carolina is a self-reported data repository of county salaries, sponsored by the School of Government. North Carolina counties volunteer to provide this information to benefit other public organizations and the general public. For questions about a particular county’s salary data, please contact that county’s human resources department.

This report is a...
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Abuse, Neglect, Dependency, and Termination of Parental Rights Proceedings in North Carolina, 2019 (Hard Copy)
Abuse, Neglect, Dependency, and Termination of Parental Rights Proceedings in North Carolina, 2019 (Hard Copy)

This Manual is written for legal professionals involved in abuse, neglect, dependency, and related termination of parental rights proceedings in North Carolina. It provides easily accessible information about the laws, procedures, and concepts that apply to these proceedings. Topics are organized into fourteen chapters, addressing the different stages of these...
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A Comprehensive Guide to the Fair Labor Standards Act for Public Employers
A Comprehensive Guide to the Fair Labor Standards Act for Public Employers

Whether you are new to the FLSA or have years of experience with it, A Comprehensive Guide to the Fair Labor Standards Act for Public Employers is for you. Written in clear, easy-to-understand language, this publication covers the basic rules of FLSA-exempt status and digs into difficult issues involving employee classification. Employers will find the book’s discussion of allowable deductions...
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Chapter 160D: A New Land Use Law for North Carolina
Chapter 160D: A New Land Use Law for North Carolina

The new Chapter 160D of the North Carolina General Statutes consolidates current city- and county-enabling statutes for development regulations (now in Chapters 153A and 160A) into a single, unified chapter. Chapter 160D places these statutes into a more logical, coherent organization. While the new law does not make major policy changes or shifts in the scope of authority granted to...
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2020 Cumulative Supplement to Arrest, Search, and Investigation in North Carolina
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In Prison: Serving a Felony Sentence In North Carolina, Spanish Edition - Pack of 10 Books
In Prison: Serving a Felony Sentence In North Carolina, Spanish Edition - Pack of 10 Books

For the English edition, please click here.  

En la cárcel: Cumplir una pena de cárcel en Carolina del Norte 

Esta breve novela gráfica explica cómo se cumple una pena de cárcel por un delito grave en Carolina del Norte. Este libro, vendido en paquetes de diez, sigue a un preso desde el momento en el se dicta una sentencia hasta el día en el que se completa la vigilancia posterior...
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June 2020 Supplement to North Carolina Pattern Jury Instructions for Civil Cases

Twenty-one (21) instructions are updated in this supplement
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June 2020 Supplement to North Carolina Pattern Jury Instructions for Criminal Cases

Eighty-two (82) instructions are updated in this supplement.
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June 2020 Supplement to North Carolina Pattern Jury Instructions for Motor Vehicle Negligence Cases

Five (5) instructions are updated in this supplement
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Land Use Law in North Carolina
Land Use Law in North Carolina

This book addresses various components of development regulation, including the types of and legal authority for regulations that are used, the roles and responsibilities of those involved, the scope of city and county jurisdiction, and a wealth of detailed legal analysis. The third edition incorporates legal developments through 2019. Topics include:

Ordinance amendments,Spot,...
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On Probation: Serving a Probationary Sentence in North Carolina, Spanish Edition - Pack of 10
On Probation: Serving a Probationary Sentence in North Carolina, Spanish Edition - Pack of 10

For the english edition, please click here

En libertad condicional: Cumplir una sentencia de libertad conditional en Carolina del Norte

Este libro, vendido en paquetes de diez, trata acerca de la libertad condicional. En Carolina del Norte, la libertad condicional es una forma de castigo en la que un acusado puede evitar ir a la cárcel si cumple con una serie de condiciones...
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Restitution

Restitution is court-ordered compensation from a criminal defendant to a crime victim or to a party that provided assistance to the victim. It is a constitutionally authorized punishment in North Carolina. In every criminal case, the court is required to consider whether the defendant shall be ordered to make restitution to the victim of the offense. Victims of crimes against or involving the...
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Suggested Procedural Rules for Local Appointed Boards
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2012 Update to Arrest Warrant and Indictment Forms, Sixth Edition, 2010 (Free PDF)
2012 Update to Arrest Warrant and Indictment Forms, Sixth Edition, 2010 (Free PDF)
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2013 Interim Update to Arrest Warrant and Indictment Forms, SIxth Edition, 2010 (Free PDF)
2013 Interim Update to Arrest Warrant and Indictment Forms, SIxth Edition, 2010 (Free PDF)
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2013 Update to Arrest Warrant and Indictment Forms, Sixth Edition, 2010 (Free PDF)
2013 Update to Arrest Warrant and Indictment Forms, Sixth Edition, 2010 (Free PDF)
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2014 Update to Arrest Warrant and Indictment Forms, Sixth Edition, 2010 (Free PDF)
2014 Update to Arrest Warrant and Indictment Forms, Sixth Edition, 2010 (Free PDF)
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2015 Punishment Chart for North Carolina Crimes and Motor Vehicle Offenses
2016 Supplement to the 2015 Punishment Chart for North Carolina Crimes and Motor Vehicle Offenses (Free PDF)
2016 Supplement to the 2015 Punishment Chart for North Carolina Crimes and Motor Vehicle Offenses (Free PDF)

 

 

 

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2016 Update to Arrest Warrant and Indictment Forms, Sixth Edition, 2010 (Free PDF)
2016 Update to Arrest Warrant and Indictment Forms, Sixth Edition, 2010 (Free PDF)
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2017 Update to Arrest Warrant and Indictment Forms, Sixth Edition, 2010 (Free PDF)
2017 Update to Arrest Warrant and Indictment Forms, Sixth Edition, 2010 (Free PDF)
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2018 Cumulative Supplement to Arrest, Search, and Investigation
2018 Cumulative Supplement to Arrest, Search, and Investigation

This supplement updates Arrest, Search, and Investigation in North Carolina, Fifth Edition, 2016, written by former School of Government faculty member Robert L. Farb. The 2016 main volume includes case law through June 2016 and statutory law through the 2016 legislative session. This supplement includes recent cases from the United...
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2018 Cumulative Supplement to North Carolina Crimes: A Guidebook on the Elements of Crime with Subscription to NC Crimes Online through May 1, 2020
2018 Cumulative Supplement to North Carolina Crimes: A Guidebook on the Elements of Crime with Subscription to NC Crimes Online through May 1, 2020

Notice: The 2019 Supplement to North Carolina Crimes is now available. Please click here to purchase.

In addition, the School of Government is offering free access to NC Crimes Online during the COVID-19 Pandemic through June 1. For access, visit crimes.sog.unc.edu and register using the code COVIDJUNE2020.

This supplement covers legislation enacted and...
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Cover of 2019 NC Crimes Supplement
2019 Cumulative Supplement to North Carolina Crimes: A Guidebook on the Elements of Crime with Subscription to NC Crimes Online through May 1, 2021
2019 Cumulative Supplement to North Carolina Crimes: A Guidebook on the Elements of Crime with Subscription to NC Crimes Online through May 1, 2021

This supplement covers legislation enacted and case law decided from January 1, 2012, through December 31, 2019. It is an essential companion to North Carolina Crimes: A Guidebook on the Elements of Crime, Seventh Edition, 2012, which incorporates statutory changes made through the 2011 session of the General Assembly and case law through December 31, 2011.

Purchase of the 2019...
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December 2016 Update to North Carolina Guidebook for Registers of Deeds, Tenth Edition, 2013 (Free PDF)
December 2016 Update to North Carolina Guidebook for Registers of Deeds, Tenth Edition, 2013 (Free PDF)
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Emerging Issues in Confrontation Litigation: A Supplement to Crawford v. Washington: Confrontation One Year Later 2007
Emerging Issues in Confrontation Litigation: A Supplement to Crawford v. Washington: Confrontation One Year Later
Emerging Issues in Confrontation Litigation: A Supplement to Crawford v. Washington: Confrontation One Year Later

Designed as a reference for North Carolina judges and litigants, this supplement discusses Davis v. Washington, the United States Supreme Courts first decision interpreting Crawford; describes a number of key issues that remain open even after Davis; and summarizes significant Crawford cases decided since publication of Crawford v. Washington: Confrontation One Year Later
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North Carolina Crimes: A Guidebook on the Elements of Crimes, Seventh Edition, 2012, and the 2019 Cumulative Supplement with Online Access

This item is a package of North Carolina Crimes: A Guidebook on the Elements of Crime, Seventh Edition, 2012 (print edition) and the 2019 Cumulative Supplement (print edition), with online access through May 1, 2021. Online access is granted by a code printed in the front pages of the hard copy publication. 

The seventh edition updates the sixth edition with new offenses, legislative...
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Update to Economic Development Law for North Carolina Local Government (Free PDF)
Update to Economic Development Law for North Carolina Local Government (Free PDF)
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Update to Incorporation of a North Carolina Town, Third Edition (Free PDF)
Update to Incorporation of a North Carolina Town, Third Edition (Free PDF)
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Update to Local Government Revenue Sources in North Carolina (Free PDF)
Update to Local Government Revenue Sources in North Carolina (Free PDF)

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2020 Cumulative Supplement to Arrest, Search, and Investigation in North Carolina
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Suggested Procedural Rules for Local Appointed Boards
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June 2020 Supplement to North Carolina Pattern Jury Instructions for Motor Vehicle Negligence Cases

Five (5) instructions are updated in this supplement
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June 2020 Supplement to North Carolina Pattern Jury Instructions for Civil Cases

Twenty-one (21) instructions are updated in this supplement
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Cover of NC Land Use Law
Land Use Law in North Carolina
Land Use Law in North Carolina

This book addresses various components of development regulation, including the types of and legal authority for regulations that are used, the roles and responsibilities of those involved, the scope of city and county jurisdiction, and a wealth of detailed legal analysis. The third edition incorporates legal developments through 2019. Topics include:

Ordinance amendments,Spot,...
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In Prison: Serving a Felony Sentence In North Carolina, Spanish Edition - Pack of 10 Books
In Prison: Serving a Felony Sentence In North Carolina, Spanish Edition - Pack of 10 Books

For the English edition, please click here.  

En la cárcel: Cumplir una pena de cárcel en Carolina del Norte 

Esta breve novela gráfica explica cómo se cumple una pena de cárcel por un delito grave en Carolina del Norte. Este libro, vendido en paquetes de diez, sigue a un preso desde el momento en el se dicta una sentencia hasta el día en el que se completa la vigilancia posterior...
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On Probation: Serving a Probationary Sentence in North Carolina, Spanish Edition - Pack of 10
On Probation: Serving a Probationary Sentence in North Carolina, Spanish Edition - Pack of 10

For the english edition, please click here

En libertad condicional: Cumplir una sentencia de libertad conditional en Carolina del Norte

Este libro, vendido en paquetes de diez, trata acerca de la libertad condicional. En Carolina del Norte, la libertad condicional es una forma de castigo en la que un acusado puede evitar ir a la cárcel si cumple con una serie de condiciones...
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Theory and Practice for Coping with Economic Downturns at the Local Level: Part II
Theory and Practice for Coping with Economic Downturns at the Local Level: Part II

This bulletin continues from where “Theory and Practice for Coping with Economic Downturns at the Local Level: Part I” left off by further exploring the impact of budget balancing strategies on capital investments. This bulletin examines both the literature on cutback management and the results of a survey administered to county commissioners during the Great Recession. Specifically, it...
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June 2020 Supplement to North Carolina Pattern Jury Instructions for Criminal Cases

Eighty-two (82) instructions are updated in this supplement.
Bulletin
2020–21 Finance Calendar of Duties for City and County Officials
2020–21 Finance Calendar of Duties for City and County Officials

The annual School of Government publication, Finance Calendar of Duties (2020–2021), identifies the timeline throughout the fiscal year for the principal accounting, financial reporting, and budgeting duties of city and county officials. This calendar is part of the Local Finance Bulletin series.
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Restitution

Restitution is court-ordered compensation from a criminal defendant to a crime victim or to a party that provided assistance to the victim. It is a constitutionally authorized punishment in North Carolina. In every criminal case, the court is required to consider whether the defendant shall be ordered to make restitution to the victim of the offense. Victims of crimes against or involving the...
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Securing the Release of People in Custody in North Carolina During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Securing the Release of People in Custody in North Carolina During the COVID-19 Pandemic

This bulletin analyzes five potential mechanisms for securing the release of people in custody in North Carolina during the COVID-19 pandemic: 

federal habeas,state habeas,appeal bonds,joint MARs, andparole reviews “in the interests of justice.”

This bulletin and other reference materials will be posted on the Public Defense Education website of...