Definitions

As used in these local rules: (a) The term “person” refers to any human being or entity. (b) The term “party” refers to a person who asserts a claim or who has a claim asserted against him, her, or it. A represented party shall act through the party’s attorney of record unless a particular rule specifically states otherwise. (c) The term “nonparty” refers to any person other than a party, an attorney, a judge, or a court staff member who is acting in that capacity.

A represented nonparty shall act through its attorney of record unless a particular rule specifically states otherwise. (d) The term “attorney” refers to an attorney of record for a person, unless the context of a particular rule refers to attorneys more generally. (e) The term “unrepresented person” refers to a person during any time when the person is proceeding without an attorney. (f) The term “incarcerated unrepresented person” refers broadly to an unrepresented person who is currently imprisoned, jailed, civilly committed, or otherwise detained.

(g) The term “movant” refers to a person who makes a motion. May 2023 Return to Table of Contents Local Civil Rules – U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina Page 14