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Jamie Adams grew up in Detroit. She has a bachelor's in psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a law degree from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School.

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Jamie previously served as assistant district attorney in Mecklenburg County, Catawba County, and Scotland County.

Jamie Adams is currently the District Attorney for North Carolina’s 21st Judicial District. She was appointed to the position in 2024.

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Jamie is currently the District Attorney for North Carolina’s 21st Judicial District. She was appointed to the position in 2024.

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As a district attorney since 2024, prosecutes civil and criminal actions under state law and presents cases before grand juries.

As an assistant district attorney, 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.

Since 2022, has handled all murder cases in Anson, Richmond, and Scotland counties as a prosecutor and trains others in handling child abuse and adult sexual assault cases.

Founded the Mecklenburg County Domestic Violence Prosecution Team to provide a trauma-informed response to domestic violence survivors.

- As a district attorney since 2024, prosecutes civil and criminal actions under state law and presents cases before grand juries.
- As an assistant district attorney, 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.
- Since 2022, has handled all murder cases in Anson, Richmond, and Scotland counties as a prosecutor and trains others in handling child abuse and adult sexual assault cases.
- Founded the Mecklenburg County Domestic Violence Prosecution Team to provide a trauma-informed response to domestic violence survivors.

Legal Experience

Supports addressing the root causes of crime by "strengthening families, supporting community development, and working closely with mental health professionals trained in ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) evaluation."

Supports expanding victim services and ensuring victims have resources, advocacy, and emotional support.

Supports community development programs such as literacy initiatives, prevention programs, youth services, and re-entry support.

Created the RYDE Center which will support constituents dealing with food insecurity, difficulty paying bills, and substance abuse. It will also provide trauma counseling, crisis intervention, and programs for youth and families.

Plans to establish a drug court to provide support, accountability, and coordinated care for individuals struggling with substance abuse.

Plans to expand Man 2 Man services to Anson, Richmond, and Scotland counties which include providing financial literacy, employment assistance, and support for single fathers.

- Supports addressing the root causes of crime by "strengthening families, supporting community development, and working closely with mental health professionals trained in ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) evaluation."
- Supports expanding victim services and ensuring victims have resources, advocacy, and emotional support.
- Supports community development programs such as literacy initiatives, prevention programs, youth services, and re-entry support.
- Created the RYDE Center which will support constituents dealing with food insecurity, difficulty paying bills, and substance abuse. It will also provide trauma counseling, crisis intervention, and programs for youth and families.
- Plans to establish a drug court to provide support, accountability, and coordinated care for individuals struggling with substance abuse.
- Plans to expand Man 2 Man services to Anson, Richmond, and Scotland counties which include providing financial literacy, employment assistance, and support for single fathers.

Public Safety

As of September 3, 2026, Jamie Adams’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Consumer Protection

Jamie Adams

As a district attorney, prosecutes civil and criminal actions under state law and presents cases before grand juries.

- As a district attorney, prosecutes civil and criminal actions under state law and presents cases before grand juries.
- As an assistant district attorney, 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 of September 3, 2026, Jamie Adams did not have a website or any information online.

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- The district attorney prosecutes all criminal cases filed in District and Superior Courts.
- They advise local law enforcement on which cases to pursue and how to collect proper evidence for those cases.
- The district attorney may institute court proceedings on behalf of the State, its agencies, or its citizens in any and all public interest matters. This means they play an important role in keeping the public safe.
The district attorney is elected for a four-year term in partisan elections. 

Prosecutes criminal cases and represents the state in local courts. 