NC S399

Amends North Carolina Constitution Section 24 to allow defendants accused of criminal offenses (excluding capital cases) in superior court to waive the right to jury trial with written consent and judge approval.

Establishes that when a defendant waives jury trial, the judge becomes the finder of both law and fact and renders judgment without a jury.

Requires the constitutional amendment to be submitted to voters at the statewide general election on November 4, 2014.

Becomes effective December 1, 2014, and applies to criminal offenses arraigned in superior court on or after that date, contingent on voter approval.

Amends G.S. 15A-1201 to codify the jury trial waiver procedure for superior court defendants in non-capital cases.