2024 NC General Election

Ballotpedia, Kathryn W. Overby

Burlington Times-News, Overby appointed chief District Court judge

Katheryn holds a bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a law degree from Campbell University School of Law. 

Katheryn previously worked as an assistant district attorney. 

Kathryn "Katie" Whitaker Overby is a district court judge for Judicial District 15A. She was appointed to this position in 2011 and is serving her third term. Kathryn was appointed as chief district court judge in Judicial District 15A in 2023. 

As an assistant district attorney, Overby prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

- As an assistant district attorney, Overby prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

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As of June 14, 2024, Kathryn (Katie) Whitaker Overby did not have a website or any information online.

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Kathryn (Katie) Whitaker Overby

Kathryn Whitaker (Katie) Overby

- 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. 

Judge who handles majority of trial level cases.

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