Bill Summaries: H718 (2011-2012 Session)

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  • Summary date: Apr 6 2011 - View summary

    Requires the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) to implement a pilot program to determine the feasibility of allowing an attorney licensed in NC to act as a child support hearing officer upon designation by a chief district court judge in an expedited process child support action under GS Chapter 50. Requires the AOC to designate two pilot counties, one of which will be Alamance County. Requires AOC to assess the effectiveness, costs, cost savings, and frequency of use of the program, and any other relevant information. Directs the AOC to perform five functions in the pilot program. Requires the AOC to begin the pilot program by November 1, 2011, end it September 1, 2013, and to report findings to the General Assembly by December 1, 2013.