High Point Magistrate Office Phone Number (2024)

FAQs

What is the dress code for court in NC? ›

All shirts shall be tucked in and shall contain no inappropriate language or graphics. Pants must be pulled up. Courthouse security personnel at the entry doors shall warn persons who appear to violate the courtroom dress code but shall not detain those individuals.

A magistrate is the only civil official authorized to perform marriages. A magistrate has authority to accept petitions for involuntary civil commitment and to issue a custody order directing LEO to transport the individual for a mental evaluation.

Please leave unneeded metal objects, such as: scissors, tools with a shaft exceeding four inches, nail files, pocket knives, box cutters, pepper spray, etc. in your car or home.

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Certain clothing items like jeans, shorts, sandals, and other overly casual attire are considered inappropriate for court. These items can reflect a lack of seriousness or respect for the court when individuals wear jeans or other casual clothing.

No, a defendant should not wear black to court. While it may seem like the most professional, conservative color to wear, black tends to give an impression of power rather than humility. Black clothing often has negative connotations, being associated with fear, the unknown, evil, and mystery.

A magistrate is also a judicial officer but with limited judicial powers compared to a judge. Their jurisdiction may span a district or a town. They can only get involved in specific cases within their area of jurisdiction.

Like judges, magistrates preside over trials, rule on objections, consider the evidence, and make a decision on a case. Despite being an authority in the court, magistrates are not judges, and therefore cannot sign court orders.

Some reasons for disqualification include: a charge pending against you for the commission of, or the conviction of, a crime punishable by imprisonment for more than one year and your civil rights have not been restored, if you are not a U.S. Citizen, if you are not 18 years or older, if your permanent residence is ...

There is no maximum age for jury service. People who are 72 years old or older may request to be excused from the jury in writing (rather than by personally appearing in court).

How much is jury duty pay in NC? ›

The Clerk of Court will issue payment by check by U.S. mail a few days after your jury service concludes. Trial jurors receive $12 for the first day of service and $20 for each day thereafter. If you serve more than five days, you will receive $40 per day. Grand jurors receive $20 per day.

Unique in North Carolina, Guilford County has two fully functioning courthouses that operate as separate venues, one located in Greensboro and the other in High Point.

Most of the city is in Guilford County with portions in Davidson, Forsyth, and Randolph counties. It is the only city in North Carolina that extends into four counties.

The Guilford County Courthouse is open to the public Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., closed for state holidays.

Men should wear closed-toe shoes and a collared shirt. Women can choose closed-toe shoes and modest, well-tailored clothing. Avoid overly casual items like jeans or sneakers. Conservative colors are also a safe bet.

What to wear. Court proceedings are serious and people attending court are expected to dress appropriately. You do not have to wear a suit or tie, just aim to be neat and tidy. You may be at the Court for several hours, so wear clothes that will be comfortable.

What types of items are not allowed in the Courthouse? Weapons such as firearms, knives (of any size), sharp objects such as scissors, pepper spray, and more. Please leave items like these at home or in your vehicle—you will not be allowed to leave them at the door.

Make sure you dress in clean, neat attire with appropriate footwear. Avoid wearing shorts, tracksuits, thongs, sunglasses or a hat in court.