North Carolina Judicial Branch, Governor Cooper Appoints Superior Court Judge and District Attorney in District 22

Ballotpedia, Jason Ramey

As district attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal actions under state law and presented cases before grand juries.

- As district attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal actions under state law and presented cases before grand juries.

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As of June 14, 2024, Jason Ramey did not have a website or any information online.

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Jason Ramey

- The Superior Court Judge hears both civil and criminal cases. Superior Court Judges try civil cases involving more than $10,000. Superior Court Judge hear appeals of misdemeanors and infraction cases that were first heard in the District Court,
- They make decisions on bail, meaning a Superior Court Judge could keep a non-dangerous person in jail before they are convicted by setting a high bail.
- In each district (except Wake County), the most senior judge in years of service is designated the senior resident superior court judge. They are responsible for various administrative duties, including appointing magistrates and some other court officials, and managing the scheduling of civil cases for trial.
- Superior court judges rotate among the districts within their divisions.  
- The Superior Court Judge is elected for 8-year terms. Elections are partisan.