North Carolina Court System

The North Carolina court system includes several levels of courts that handle different legal matters. The Supreme Court is the highest authority, reviewing important appeals and ensuring uniformity in the law. Below it are the Court of Appeals, which primarily hears appeals from lower courts, and trial courts like District Courts and Superior Courts that handle criminal, civil, and family cases. Superior Courts deal with more serious criminal cases and large civil disputes, while District Courts handle less serious matters. This structured system ensures justice is administered fairly and efficiently across the state.