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NC S585

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/3/2019

Primary Sponsor

Paul Lowe

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 Session

AI Summary

  • Allows justices and judges of the North Carolina General Court of Justice elected to office before their 72nd birthday to continue serving past age 72
  • Extends service until January 1 of the year following the next election for members of the General Assembly
  • Replaces the previous mandatory retirement requirement that ended service the last day of the month in which a justice or judge turned 72
  • Retired justices and judges may still be recalled for temporary service as provided in state law
  • Effective upon enactment

Legislative Description

Justice/Judge May Continue Term Past Age 72

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

4/4/2019

Committee Referrals

Rules and Operations of the Senate4/4/2019

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