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NC H847

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/4/2021

Primary Sponsor

Marcia Morey

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021-2022 Session

AI Summary

  • Allows justices and judges elected to office before reaching age 72 to serve until January 1 of the year following the next general election, extending past the mandatory retirement age of 72
  • Permits retired justices and judges to be recalled for temporary service as provided in existing law
  • Clarifies that extended service does not prevent removal of judges from office under other applicable laws
  • Updates retirement provisions in G.S. 135-57(b) to align with the new age limit exceptions
  • Effective October 1, 2021, and applies to justices and judges holding office or elected or appointed on or after that date

Legislative Description

Justice/Judge May Complete Term Past Age 72

Public

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

5/5/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House5/5/2021

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