N.C. R. Prac. Super. & Dist. Ct. 2

As amended through June 18, 2024

Rule 2 - Time Standard Goals

2.1 Absent exigent circumstances, each case not designated as "Exceptional" should be tried or disposed of within the following time period after its "Initiation Date" as defined below:

a) Within 12 months for Class G, H, and I felonies and misdemeanor appeals;

b) Within 18 months for Class C, D, E, and F felonies;

c) Within 24 months for Non-Capital Class A, Class B1 and B2 felonies;

d) Within 36 months for Capital Class A felonies.

2.2 In a felony case, "Initiation Date" is defined as the date of the return of service of an indictment (or notice of return of indictment to represented defendants) or the date of appointment of counsel, whichever occurs last. In a misdemeanor case, "Initiation Date" refers to the date of appeal to the Superior Court Division.

2.3 Cases designated as ''Exceptional" shall receive specialized scheduling orders for the purpose of facilitating timely disposition. (See Rule 11.1 below.)

N.C. R. Prac. Sup. & Dist. Ct. Civ. P. 2

Adopted April 8, 2022, effective 4/8/2022.