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Appellate Rules Committee Description
The Appellate Rules Committee is concerned with improving the
quality of appellate practice in North Carolina. Its members -
lawyers and judges from across the State - meet regularly to
discuss appellate problems and possible solutions. Among other
work, the Committee has drafted proposed amendments to the N.C.
Rules of Appellate Procedure for consideration by the Supreme
Court. Past proposals have included measures to clarify ambiguities
in the rules and to simplify procedures.
The Appellate Rules Committee welcomes proposals relating to the
appellate rules and appellate practice. To send such proposals,
click here.
New Rule Changes
On July 2, 2009, the
N.C. Supreme Court issued an
order adopting a
new set of Rules of Appellate Procedure. The new Rules
reflect many substantive changes, and apply to appeals in which the
notice of appeal is filed on or after October 1, 2009. The
Appellate Style Manual above provides helpful guidance for
practitioners practicing under the new Rules. A brief summary
of the rules changes can be found by
clicking here.
To review the latest version of the Rules and to access other
helpful resources on the AOC's website, click here.
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