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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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Last Update: Tuesday, February 02, 2010