NC General Statutes

N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-191 (2026)

Trials; hearings and orders in chambers

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All trials on the merits and all hearings on infractions conducted pursuant to Article 66 of Chapter 15A shall be conducted in open court and so far as convenient in a regular courtroom. All other proceedings, hearings, and acts may be done or conducted by a judge in chambers in the absence of the clerk or other court officials and at any place within the district; but no hearing may be held, nor order entered, in any cause outside the district in which it is pending without the consent of all parties affected thereby. (1965, c. 310, s. 1; 1985, c. 764, s. 11; 1985 (Reg. Sess., 1986), c. 852, s. 17.)

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 4 cases, 1969–2000 · leading case: Austin v. Austin, 183 S.E.2d 420 (N.C. Ct. App. 1971).

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Austin v. Austin, 183 S.E.2d 420 (N.C. Ct. App. 1971). · cites it 4× “This distinction is recognized in G.S. 7A-191 and G.S. 7A-192. It is provided in G.”

In Re Inquiry Concerning a Judge, No. 238 Brown, 527 S.E.2d 651 (N.C. 2000). · cites it 3× “Although respondent believed that he had the authority to enter the plea out of court pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 7A-191, he apologized for taking the plea in the hallway, acknowledged there was a pall cast on the administration of justice, and stated he would never do anything other…”

Boston v. Freeman, 171 S.E.2d 206 (N.C. Ct. App. 1969). “G.S. 7A-191.' “. . . The chief district judge .”

Bowen Ex Rel. Bowen v. Hodge Motor Co., 224 S.E.2d 699 (N.C. Ct. App. 1976). “7A-190, providing that district courts shall be deemed open for the disposition of matters properly cognizable by them, and G.S. 7A-191 providing that trials shall be conducted in open court and that chambers matters may be heard at any time and place within the district, are…”

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