N.C. R. Prac. Super. & Dist. Ct. 15.0

As amended through June 18, 2024

Rule 15.0 - Medical Malpractice Cases

a. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 7A-47.3

b. The Senior Resident Superior Court Judge, in consultation with the parties to the case, shall designate a specific Judge or a specific Judge assigned to hold court in the district to preside over all proceedings in a case subject to G.S. 90-21.11(2) (defines "medical malpractice action").

c. This new subsection establishes that the same Judge will preside over all proceedings in a medical malpractice case from start to finish.

d. The Senior Resident Superior Court Judge is tasked with assigning each medical malpractice case filed in his/her district to a specific Judge for this purpose.

e. The designation is to occur, the earliest, after the defendants have been served with the complaint and the administrative order has gone out. So that the Senior Resident Superior Court Judge can consult with all the parties, but before any proceedings are held before a Judge.

f. Submit Appendix A to the Court Assistant.

N.C. R. Prac. Sup. & Dist. Ct. Civ. P. 15.0

Adopted effective 4/1/2023.