§ 7A-38.5 – Community mediation centers.
7A-38.5. Community mediation centers. (a) The General Assembly finds that it is in the public interest to encourage the establishment of community mediation centers, also known as dispute settlement centers or dispute resolution centers, to support the work of these centers in facilitating communication, understanding, reconciliation, and settlement of conflicts in communities, courts, and schools, […]
§ 7A-38.7 – Dispute resolution fee for cases referred to mediation.
7A-38.7. Dispute resolution fee for cases referred to mediation. (a) In each criminal case filed in the General Court of Justice that is referred to a community mediation center, a dispute resolution fee shall be assessed in the sum of sixty dollars ($60.00) per mediation of that criminal case, in accordance with subsection (c) of […]
§ 7A-39 – Cancellation of court sessions and closing court offices; extension of statutes of limitations and other emergency orders in catastrophic conditions.
7A-39. Cancellation of court sessions and closing court offices; extension of statutes of limitations and other emergency orders in catastrophic conditions. (a) Cancellation of Court Sessions, Closing Court Offices. – In response to adverse weather or other emergency situations, including catastrophic conditions, any session of any court of the General Court of Justice may be […]
§ 7A-38.3 – Prelitigation mediation of farm nuisance disputes.
7A-38.3. Prelitigation mediation of farm nuisance disputes. (a) Definitions. – As used in this section: (1) "Farm nuisance dispute" means a claim that the farming activity of a farm resident constitutes a nuisance. (2) "Farm resident" means a person holding an interest in fee, under a real estate contract, or under a lease, in land […]
§ 7A-38.3A – Prelitigation mediation of insurance claims.
7A-38.3A. Prelitigation mediation of insurance claims. (a) Initiation of Mediation. – Prelitigation mediation of an insurance claim may be initiated by an insurer that has provided the policy limits in accordance with G.S. 58-3-33 by filing a request for mediation with the clerk of superior court in a county in which the action may be […]
§ 7A-38.3B – Mediation in matters within the jurisdiction of the clerk of superior court.
7A-38.3B. Mediation in matters within the jurisdiction of the clerk of superior court. (a) Purpose. – The General Assembly finds that the clerk of superior court in the General Court of Justice should have the discretion and authority to order that mediation be conducted in matters within the clerk’s jurisdiction in order to facilitate a […]
§ 7A-38.3D – Mediation in matters within the jurisdiction of the district criminal courts.
7A-38.3D. Mediation in matters within the jurisdiction of the district criminal courts. (a) Purpose. – The General Assembly finds that it is in the public interest to promote high standards for persons who mediate matters in district criminal court. To that end, a program of certification for these mediators shall be established in judicial districts […]
§ 7A-38.3E – Mediation of public records disputes.
7A-38.3E. Mediation of public records disputes. (a) Voluntary Mediation. – The parties to a public records dispute under Chapter 132 of the General Statutes may agree at any time prior to filing a civil action under Chapter 132 of the General Statutes to mediation of the dispute under the provisions of this section. Mediation of […]
§ 7A-38.3F – Prelitigation mediation of condominium and homeowners association disputes.
7A-38.3F. Prelitigation mediation of condominium and homeowners association disputes. (a) Definitions. – The following definitions apply in this section: (1) Association. – An association of unit or lot owners organized as allowed under North Carolina law, including G.S. 47C-3-101 and G.S. 47F-3-101. (2) Dispute. – Any matter relating to real estate under the jurisdiction of […]
§ 7A-38.4A – Settlement procedures in district court actions.
7A-38.4A. Settlement procedures in district court actions. (a) The General Assembly finds that a system of settlement events should be established to facilitate the settlement of district court actions involving equitable distribution, alimony, or support and to make that litigation more economical, efficient, and satisfactory to the parties, their representatives, and the State. District courts […]