§ 7A-290. Appeals from district court in criminal cases; notice; appeal bond. - North Carolina Statutes

Article 25.

Jurisdiction and Procedure in Criminal Appeals fromDistrict Courts.

§ 7A‑290.  Appeals from district court incriminal cases; notice; appeal bond.

Any defendant convicted in district court before the magistrate mayappeal to the district court for trial de novo before the district court judge.Any defendant convicted in district court before the judge may appeal to thesuperior court for trial de novo. Notice of appeal may be given orally in opencourt, or to the clerk in writing within 10 days of entry of judgment. Uponexpiration of the 10‑day period in which an appeal may be entered, if anappeal has been entered and not withdrawn, the clerk shall transfer the case tothe district or superior court docket. The original bail shall stand pendingappeal, unless the judge orders bail denied, increased, or reduced. (1965, c. 310, s. 1; 1967, c. 601, s. 1; 1969, c. 876,s. 3; c. 911, s. 5; c. 1190, s. 26; 1971, c. 377, s. 16.)