Judicial Standards Commission

Established in 1973 to consider complaints against judges of the state’s General Court of Justice.

About

The North Carolina Judicial Standards Commission was established in 1973 to consider complaints against judges of the state’s General Court of Justice and, where appropriate, to make recommendations for discipline for the following:

  • District court judges
  • Superior court judges
  • Appellate court judges and justices

The offices of commissioner and deputy commissioner of the North Carolina Industrial Commission are also under the jurisdiction of the North Carolina Judicial Standards Commission.

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More Information

File a Complaint

Complaints of judicial misconduct against judges, justices, commissioners and deputy commissioners.

Formal Advisory Opinions

Opinions as to whether actual or contemplated conduct on the part of a judge conforms to the requirements of the Code of Judicial Conduct.

Contact Us

Mailing AddressJudicial Standards Commission
PO Box 1122
Raleigh, NC 27602

Telephone(919) 831-3630

Fax(919) 831-5985