Record #:

20256

Author(s):

Smith, Jessica

Abstract:

This bulletin addresses the question: What authority does the trial court have to correct an error on its own motion after entry of judgment in a criminal case? The answer depends on when the error is discovered and who benefits from it.

Source:

Administration of Justice Bulletin (NoCar KFN 7908 .A15 U6), Vol. Issue 3, Jul 2003, p1-8

Subject(s):

Judicial authority limitations

Record #:

20258

Author(s):

Smith, Jessica

Abstract:

The 2003 session of the NC General Assembly created no major changes in the areas of criminal law and procedure. This bulletin summarizes the legislative changes affecting those areas, including criminal offenses, domestic violence, juveniles, and motor vehicles.

Source:

Administration of Justice Bulletin (NoCar KFN 7908 .A15 U6), Vol. Issue 5, Sept 2003, p1-12

Subject(s):

North Carolina. General Assembly--Criminal Law and procedure--Law and legislation, 2003

Record #:

20259

Author(s):

Farb, Robert L.; Smith, Jessica

Abstract:

This bulletin summarizes criminal procedure relevant to North Carolina magistrates. Coverage includes criminal process, initial appearance and pretrial release, search warrants, and civil license revocations and vehicle forfeitures.

Source:

Administration of Justice Bulletin (NoCar KFN 7908 .A15 U6), Vol. Issue 6, Nov 2003, p1-26

Subject(s):

Magistrates--Criminal procedures for

Record #:

20180

Author(s):

Smith, Jessica

Abstract:

The purpose of this bulletin is to aid courts and litigants in their analysis of procedural default by explaining the relevant law, and to provide simple rules for opinion writing to ensure that state court decisions on procedural default are respected in the federal habeas process.

Source:

Administration of Justice Bulletin (NoCar KFN 7908 .A15 U6), Vol. Issue 1, Jan 2001, p1-26, f

Subject(s):

Procedural default

Record #:

20183

Author(s):

Smith, Jessica

Abstract:

In North Carolina the motion for appropriate relief (MAR) is a single, unified post-trial procedure for raising errors made during a criminal trial. Both defendants and the State are permitted to file MARs. One procedural issue that arises in connection with MARs is whether they can be resolved on the filed papers or whether hearings are necessary or required. This bulletin addresses that issue, setting out the law governing when a hearing is required on a MAR and discussing the related issue of the showing the movant must make to succeed on a MAR.

Source:

Administration of Justice Bulletin (NoCar KFN 7908 .A15 U6), Vol. Issue 4, Oct 2001, p1-24, f

Subject(s):

Criminal trials; Motion for appropriate relief (MAR)