North Carolina § 50-32 - Disposition of cases within 60 days; extension.
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§ 50-32. Disposition of cases within 60 days; extension.
Except where paternity is at issue, in all child support cases the district court judge shall dispose of the case from filing to disposition within 60 days, except that this period may be extended for a maximum of 30 days by order of the court if: Either party or his attorney cannot be present for the hearing; or The parties have consented to an extension. History (1985 (Reg. Sess., 1986), c. 993, s. 1.)
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What does North Carolina General Statutes § 50-32 cover?
Section 50-32 ("Disposition of cases within 60 days; extension.") 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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