David A. Phillips

- 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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David is a judge for Judicial District 27A of the North Carolina 5th Superior Court Division. He has been in this position since August 2018. 

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David is currently a judge for Judicial District 27A of the North Carolina 5th Superior Court Division. He was appointed by Governor Roy Cooper in April 2018 and won re-election in 2018.

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