If prior to the setting of an arbitration hearing, all parties notify the arbitration coordinator that the case is inappropriate for arbitration, and the coordinator agrees, then the case may be removed. Once a case is set for arbitration hearing, no case may be removed from arbitration except by the arbitration coordinator or upon motion to Chief District Court Judge.
N.C. R. Prac. Sup. & Dist. Ct. Civ. P. 12.6