North Carolina § 128-19 - Suspension pending hearing; how vacancy filled.
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§ 128-19. Suspension pending hearing; how vacancy filled.
Upon the filing of the petition in the office of the clerk of the superior court, and the presentation of the same to the judge, the judge may suspend the accused from office if in his judgment sufficient cause appear from the petition and affidavit, or affidavits, which may be presented in support of the charges contained therein. In case of suspension, as herein provided, the temporary vacancy shall be filled in the manner provided by law for filling of the vacancies in such office. History (P.L. 1913, c. 761, s. 23; 1919, c. 288; C.S., s. 3211.)
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 128-19 ("Suspension pending hearing; how vacancy filled.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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