N.C. R. Prac. Super. & Dist. Ct. 21.9

As amended through June 18, 2024

Rule 21.9 - Non-Secure Custody

A) The Department of Social Services (DSS) is responsible for providing reasonable notice of hearing to any opposing counsel known to that agency prior to proceeding on ex parte requests before any District Court Judge. Reasonable notice shall be presumed to be oral notice given at least two (2) hours prior to appearance before the Court. DSS is not required to notice provisional counsel.

B) Failure to give reasonable notice may result in any order entered being set aside.

C)Non-secure Hearings shall be scheduled weekly pursuant to a schedule promulgated by the Chief District Court Judge. Non-secure hearings shall be limited in time to fifteen (15) minutes but the presiding judge may elect to extend the time of the hearing for good cause and compelling reasons.

N.C. R. Prac. Sup. & Dist. Ct. Civ. P. 21.9

Adopted December 21, 2022, effective 1/1/2023.