7A-171.3. Magistrate rules of conduct.
The Administrative Office of the Courts shall prescribe rules of conduct for all magistrates not inconsistent with the Constitution of the United States or inconsistent with the Constitution of the State of North Carolina. The rules of conduct shall apply to all magistrates and shall include rules governing the following:
(1) Standards of professional conduct and timeliness.
(2) Required duties and responsibilities.
(3) Methods for ethical decision making.
(4) Any other topic deemed relevant by the Administrative Office of the Courts. (2021-47, s. 13(a).)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 7A - Judicial Department
§ 7A-170 - Nature of office and oath; age limit for service.
§ 7A-171 - Numbers; appointment and terms; vacancies.
§ 7A-171.1 - Duty hours, salary, and travel expenses within county.
§ 7A-171.2 - Qualifications for nomination or renomination.
§ 7A-171.3 - Magistrate rules of conduct.
§ 7A-173 - Suspension; removal; reinstatement.
§ 7A-175 - Records to be kept.
§ 7A-176 - Office of justice of the peace abolished.