Morgan H. Swinson

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- 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. 

Judge who handles majority of trial level cases.

Criminal Justice

Property Rights

North Carolina

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Morgan is a District Court Judge. They work at the North Carolina District Court for District 5.

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Morgan H. Swinson is currently a judge on the North Carolina District Court for District 5. She was appointed in 2022 by Governor Roy Cooper.

Graduated with a J.D. from North Carolina Central University School of Law.

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