North Carolina Mock Trial Rules

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Evidence Rules

North Carolina Rules of Evidence

Citation: N.C.R. Evid.

North Carolina uses Rule 702(a) with a three-part reliability test for expert testimony that is more structured than the federal Daubert standard
N.C. Rule 404(b) requires the prosecution to provide pretrial notice and makes "other acts" evidence admissible only for enumerated purposes
North Carolina retains the Dead Man's Statute (N.C.G.S. § 8C-1, Rule 601(c)) limiting testimony of interested parties against estates

Rule	Description
N.C.R. Evid. 702(a)	Requires expert testimony to be based on sufficient facts, reliable principles/methods, AND reliable application of those methods to the facts
N.C.R. Evid. 803(6)	Business records exception requires testimony of custodian or qualified person; North Carolina courts strictly enforce the foundation requirements

Civil Procedure

North Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure (N.C.G.S. Ch. 1A)

Criminal Procedure

North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 15A (Criminal Procedure Act)

North Carolina Superior Courts handle civil cases over $25,000 and all felonies; District Courts handle lesser matters
North Carolina uses the Business Court for complex commercial litigation with specialized judges
Open-file discovery in criminal cases requires prosecution to provide complete file access to defense

Civil Jury Size

Criminal Jury Size

Yes

Unanimity Required

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