Lou Olivera

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- 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.

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Lou is a judge. He previously worked as a prosecutor and served in private practice, handling cases in state and federal court.

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Lou Olivera is currently a district court judge for North Carolina’s 12th Judicial District, representing Cumberland County. He was elected in 2012 and has served two terms.

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Worked as an assistant district attorney in Cumberland County and a private practice attorney.

As of January 5, 2026, Lou Olivera’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Served on the boards of the United Way, Rape Crisis Center, and March of Dimes.