Ballotpedia: Meredith Stone

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Believes in advocating for the reduction of court costs and fines in traffic cases. As a legal advocate, filed motions to set aside outstanding court costs and fines for over 800 people in Buncombe County.

As a legal advocate, filed motions to set aside outstanding court costs and fines for over 800 people in Buncombe County.

Believes legal experience includes advocating for victims and advancing justice reform. As a prosecutor, worked with Victims Services, Treatment Courts, Diversion Programs, and Driver’s License Restoration and Expunction Clinics.

As a prosecutor, worked with Victims Services, Treatment Courts, Diversion Programs, and Driver’s License Restoration and Expunction Clinics.

- As a legal advocate, filed motions to set aside outstanding court costs and fines for over 800 people in Buncombe County.
- As a prosecutor, worked with Victims Services, Treatment Courts, Diversion Programs, and Driver’s License Restoration and Expunction Clinics.

Legal Experience

As of June 14, 2024, Meredith Pressley Stone’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

Believes in reducing unnecessary jail time to benefit families, the community, and save tax dollars. As District Court Supervisor, managed courtrooms for the DA’s office.

Believes in reducing unnecessary jail time to benefit families, the community, and save tax dollars.

Believes in efficient court administration by managing electronic submissions for continuances and reductions on speeding tickets. Plans to be a leader in the eCourts transition.

Believes in efficient court administration by managing electronic submissions for continuances and reductions on speeding tickets, and plans to be a leader in the eCourts transition.

- Believes in reducing unnecessary jail time to benefit families, the community, and save tax dollars.
- Believes in efficient court administration by managing electronic submissions for continuances and reductions on speeding tickets, and plans to be a leader in the eCourts transition.

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

Believes community involvement through partnerships with local organizations like Pisgah Legal Services and law students can "increase and extend justice in meaningful ways."

Worked with local organizations like Pisgah Legal Services and local law students to eliminate eligible convictions.

- Worked with local organizations like Pisgah Legal Services and local law students to eliminate eligible convictions.

Community Involvement

Meredith Pressley Stone

- 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. 