NC H620

High Point University School of Law added to the list of institutions receiving 5 copies of state appellate division reports at State expense

Eliminates the 10-day public notice requirement at the courthouse before filing a name change petition, effective December 1, 2025

Extends response deadlines from 15 to 20 days for executor/administrator qualification notices in estate proceedings, effective December 1, 2025

Limits Business Court Judges to a maximum of 6 special superior court judges designated by the Chief Justice, effective December 1, 2025

Establishes new procedures for suspension and removal of clerks of superior court, including probable cause hearings, appeals to Court of Appeals, and confidentiality protections for filings until probable cause is found