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. (P.L. 1913, c. 761, s. 23; 1919, c. 288; C.S., s. 3211.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 128 - Offices and Public Officers
Article 2 - Removal of Unfit Officers.
§ 128-16 - Officers subject to removal; for what offenses.
§ 128-17 - Petition for removal; county attorney to prosecute.
§ 128-18 - Petition filed with clerk; what it shall contain; answer.