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District Court Judges Bench Book Family Law Cover Image

North Carolina Trial Judges' Bench Book, District Court, Vol. 1, Family Law, 2016 (PDF download)

North Carolina Trial Judges' Bench Book, District Court, Vol. 1, Family Law, 2016 (PDF download)

North Carolina Trial Judges' Bench Book, District Court, Vol. 1, Family Law, 2016 is a comprehensive legal reference created for North Carolina district court judges. It provides summaries of North Carolina law governing cases routinely heard in district court. The...

Pulled Over: The Law of Traffic Stops and Offenses in North Carolina

An accessible resource for judges, attorneys, law enforcement officers, and the public, Pulled Over: The Law of Traffic Stops and Offenses in North Carolina is a new book from the School of Government that provides a comprehensive review of the law of traffic stops and motor vehicle offenses. The book discusses traffic stop procedure from beginning to end,...

Quasi Judicial Handbook: A Guide for Boards Making Development Regulation Decisions

As its name suggests, a quasi-judicial decision is like a court decision in several important ways. It requires the deciding board to use its judgment in applying general law to a particular land use situation while ensuring the constitutional due process rights of the parties. This handbook is designed as a guide for boards making development regulation decisions...