Definitions

(a) “Senior resident superior court judge,” as used throughout these rules, refers to the judge or, as appropriate, the judge’s designee. The phrase “senior resident superior court judge” also refers to a special superior court judge assigned to any action designated as a mandatory complex business case under N.C.G.S. § 7A-45.4, and to any judge to whom a case is assigned under Rule 2.1 and Rule 2.2 of the General Rules of Practice for the Superior and District Courts. (b) “NCAOC form” refers to a form prepared, printed, and distributed by the NCAOC to implement these rules, or a form approved by local rule which contains at least the same information as a form prepared by the NCAOC. Proposals for the creation or modification of a form may be initiated by the Commission. (c) “Designee,” as used throughout these rules, refers to a person selected or designated to carry out a duty or role. History Note. 373 N.C. 663; 378 N.C. 757. 45 TOC Rule 16