§ 7A-2. Purpose of Chapter. - North Carolina Statutes

§ 7A‑2.  Purpose ofChapter.

This Chapter is intended to implement Article IV of the Constitution ofNorth Carolina and promote the just and prompt disposition of litigation by:

(1)        Providing a new chapter in the General Statutes into which,at a time not later than January 1, 1971, when the General Court of Justice isfully operational in all counties of the State, all statutes concerning theorganization, jurisdiction and administration of each division of the GeneralCourt of Justice may be placed;

(2)        Amending certain laws with respect to the superior courtdivision to conform them to the laws set forth in this Chapter, to the end thateach trial division may be a harmonious part of the General Court of Justice;

(3)        Creating the district court division of the General Court ofJustice, and the Administrative Office of the Courts;

(4)        Establishing in accordance with a fixed schedule thevarious  district courts of the district court division;

(5)        Providing for the organization, jurisdiction and proceduresnecessary for the operation of the district court division;

(6)        Providing for the financial support of the judicialdepartment, and for uniform costs and fees in the trial divisions of theGeneral Court of Justice;

(7)        Providing for an orderly transition from the present systemof courts to a uniform system completely operational in all counties of theState not later than January 1, 1971;

(8)        Repealing certain laws inconsistent with the foregoingpurposes; and

(9)        Effectuating other purposes incidental and supplemental tothe foregoing enumerated purposes. (1965, c. 310, s. 1.)