United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina

The United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina is a federal court that handles civil and criminal cases within its geographic jurisdiction. It is one of three federal district courts in North Carolina and covers the eastern part of the state. The court is responsible for interpreting federal laws, hearing cases involving federal issues, and adjudicating appeals from certain state court decisions. Judges appointed to this court serve lifelong terms, and decisions can be appealed to the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. Overall, it plays a crucial role in the federal judicial system.