There are 221 Courts in North Carolina, serving a population of 10,052,564 people in an area of 48,605 square miles. There is 1 Court per 45,486 people, and 1 Court per 219 square miles.
The state of North Carolina is ranked 39th in Courts per capita, and 24th in Courts per square mile.
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North Carolina Appellate Courts
Court Name: North Carolina Court of Appeals
Source of Authority: Constitution
Place(s) of Session: Raleigh
Number of Judges: 15
Court Name: North Carolina Supreme Court
Source of Authority: Constitution
Place(s) of Session: Raleigh
Number of Judges: 7
| Court Name | Source of Authority | Geographic Jurisdiction | Number of Judges |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina District Court | Constitution | District/Circuit | 267 |
| North Carolina Superior Court | Constitution | District/Circuit | 104 |
| Court Type | Geographic Jurisdiction |
|---|---|
| Drug Courts | Local |
| Domestic Violence Courts | Local |
| Mental Health Courts | Local |
| Veterans Courts | Local |
| Teen Courts | Local |
| DWI Courts | Local |
| Convicted Felons Disqualified | Yes |
| English Required | Yes |
| Residency Requirement | County Resident: 0 Days, State Resident: 0 Days |
| Minimum Age | 18 |
| Time Since Prior Jury Service | 2 years |