NC General Statutes

N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-410 (2026)

Vacancy exists on disbarment

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When a judge of the district court, judge of the superior court, judge of the Court of Appeals, justice of the Supreme Court, or a district attorney is no longer authorized to practice law in the courts of this State, the Governor shall declare the office vacant. Prior to making such declaration, the Governor shall notify the justice, judge, or district attorney at least 10 days in advance of taking such action and shall afford the justice, judge, or district attorney the opportunity to be heard on the matter. For purposes of this Article, the term "no longer authorized to practice law" means that the person has been disbarred or suspended and all appeals under G.S. 84-28 have been exhausted. (2007-104, s. 1.)

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 1 case, 2016–2016 · leading case: North Carolina State Bar v. Tillett, 794 S.E.2d 743 (N.C. 2016).

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North Carolina State Bar v. Tillett, 794 S.E.2d 743 (N.C. 2016). · cites it 38× “In the instant case the State Bar contends that N.C.G.S. § 7A-410 implies the statutory authority of the DHC to discipline defendant.”

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