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Trellis, Judge Caroloine S. Burnette: Professional Background and Legal Experience

Caroline holds a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Transylvania University and a law degree from Campbell University School of Law. 

Caroline previously worked as an attorney for her own law practice. 

Caroline S. Burnette currently serves as a district court judge for Judicial District 9. She was elected to this position in 2016 and is serving her second term. 

Worked as a sole practitioner at her own private practice for 4 years.

- Worked as a sole practitioner at her own private practice for 4 years.

Legal Experience

PROPUBLICA, North Carolina Supreme Court Secretly Squashed Discipline of Two GOP Judges Who Admitted to Violating Judicial Code

Out of public view, the North Carolina Supreme Court did not pursue disciplinary action against 2 Republican judges hat admitted they violated the state’s judicial code of conduct, including Caroline S. Burnette, opposing recommendations from the Judicial Standards Commission to sanction both judges.

- Out of public view, the North Carolina Supreme Court did not pursue disciplinary action against 2 Republican judges hat admitted they violated the state’s judicial code of conduct, including Caroline S. Burnette, opposing recommendations from the Judicial Standards Commission to sanction both judges.

Ethics & Conduct

As of June 14, 2024, Caroline S. Burnette did not have a website or any information online.

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

Community Involvement

Caroline S. Burnette

Caroline S. Burnette currently serves as a District Court Judge for District 9. She was elected to this position in 2016 and is serving her second term. 

As of June 14, 2024, Caroline S. Burnette did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

- District Court judges hear civil, criminal, and juvenile cases. Civil cases dealing with divorce, child custody, and child support are heard in District Court. 
- Under the District Court, the magistrate can try small claims cases ($10,000 or less), landlord eviction cases, and suits for recovery of personal property. A magistrate is an independent judicial officer, recognized by the North Carolina Constitution as an officer of the district court. 
- District Court Judges are elected for a four-year term. Elections are partisan. 