Doug Green

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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.

Trial Judge who hears criminal and civil cases

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Doug is an attorney. He previously served as an assistant attorney general and a prosecutor. He currently serves as a District Court judge.

Governor Cooper Announces Superior Court Appointment | NC ...

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NC District Court Judge District 17

Doug is currently a superior court judge representing Alamance County. He was appointed to the bench by Governor Roy Cooper in December 2024. He previously served as a district court judge in Judicial District 17. Doug has also worked as an assistant attorney general and a prosecutor.

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