Harnett County,
North Carolina
North Carolina
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Harnett County Board of Commissioners Planning Retreat The Harnett County Board of Commissioners will hold their annual planning retreat on Tuesday, January 25, at 9 am at the Harnett County Resource Center & Library. |
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Harnett County Commissioner for Women and Youth The Harnett County Commission for Women and Youth will hold a meeting on Tuesday, January 25 at 6:00pm at the Harnett County Government Complex Commons Area, located at 307 W ... |
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Harnett County Board of Commissioners Work Session The Harnett County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session on Tuesday, February 1, at 9 am in the Board Chambers at the Harnett County Resource Center & Library. |
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Harnett County Board of Commissioners Meeting The Harnett County Board of Commissioners will hold a meeting on Monday, February 7, at 9 am in the Board Chambers at the Harnett County Resource Center & Library. |
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Harnett County Board of Commissioners Legislative Luncheon The Harnett County Board of Commissioners will hold their annual Legislative Luncheon on Monday, February 7, at 11:45 am at the Harnett County Resource Center & Library. |
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Harnett County Board of Commissioners Work Session The Harnett County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session on Tuesday, February 15, at 9 am in the Board Chambers at the Harnett County Resource Center & Library. |
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Harnett County Board of Commissioners Meeting The Harnett County Board of Commissioners will hold a meeting on Monday, February 21, at 6 pm in the Board Chambers at the Harnett County Resource Center & Library. |
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Harnett County Board of Commissioners Work Session The Harnett County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session on Tuesday, March 1, at 9 am in the Board Chambers at the Harnett County Resource Center & Library. |
Understanding the Civil Court Process
Civil law n. 1. The body of law dealing with the rights of private citizens in a particular state or nation as distinguished from criminal law, military law or international law. The American Heritage Dictionary
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A civil action in court is one whose aim is to protect a private, civil right or to obtain a civil remedy. Civil cases usually involve family issues such as divorce or child custody, or disputes over contracts or personal injury claims. The vast majority of civil court cases are heard in District Court.
The state is divided into 40 districts with 235 District Court judges who hear more than two million cases each year. A jury may be requested for the trial of a civil case before a district court judge.
Generally, District Court judges hear cases involving less than $10,000 in money. Claims in excess of $10,000 are heard in Superior Court. A magistrate decides cases involving less than $5,000, cases considered a small claim action.
