North Carolina § 14-16 - 10. Definitions.
Full text of North Carolina North Carolina General Statutes § 14-16 — 10. Definitions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14-16. 10. Definitions.
The following definitions apply in this Article: Court officer. - Magistrate, clerk of superior court, acting clerk, assistant or deputy clerk, judge, or justice of the General Court of Justice; district attorney, assistant district attorney, or any other attorney designated by the district attorney to act for the State or on behalf of the district attorney; public defender or assistant defender; court reporter; juvenile court counselor as defined in G.S. 7B-1501(18a); any attorney or other individual employed by or acting on behalf of the department of social services in proceedings pursuant to Subchapter I of Chapter 7B of the General Statutes; any attorney or other individual appointed pursuant to G.S. 7B-601 or G.S. 7B-1108 or employed by the Guardian ad Litem Services Division of the Administrative Office of the Courts. Executive officer. - A person named in G.S. 147-3(c). Legislative officer. - A person named in G.S. 147-2(1), (2), or (3). History (1999-398, s. 1; 2001-490, s. 2.35; 2003-140, s. 10.)
Frequently Asked Questions About North Carolina § 14-16
What does North Carolina General Statutes § 14-16 cover?
Section 14-16 ("10. Definitions.") 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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