William (Bill) Wood

- 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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William "Bill" Wood has a bachelor 27s degree from Lenoir-Rhyne University and a law degree from North Carolina Central University.

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Bill is a judge for District 24D of the North Carolina 4th Superior Court Division. He previously served as an assistant district attorney in the Guilford County District Attorney's office for nearly 30 years, specializing in prosecuting violent crimes. 

William is currently a judge for District 24D of the North Carolina 4th Superior Court Division. He was elected in 2024. He previously served as a judge for Judicial District 18D from 2019 to 2024. He was initially appointed to the Fifth Division of the North Carolina Superior Court in 2018.

As an assistant district attorney, specialized in prosecuting violent crimes.

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