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Form AOC-DRC-12 Certificate of Observation (District Criminal Court Mediation) - North Carolina
What Is Form AOC-DRC-12?
This is a legal form that was released by the North Carolina District Court - a government authority operating within North Carolina. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.
FAQ
Q: What is AOC-DRC-12?A: AOC-DRC-12 is the form for Certificate of Observation (District Criminal Court Mediation) in North Carolina.
Q: What is District Criminal Court Mediation?A: District Criminal Court Mediation is a process in which a neutral third party helps facilitate a resolution between the parties involved in a criminal court case.
Q: Why is a Certificate of Observation needed?A: A Certificate of Observation is needed to document the participation and completion of District Criminal Court Mediation.
Q: Who can issue a Certificate of Observation?A: A Certificate of Observation can be issued by the mediator or the court clerk.
Q: What is the purpose of District Criminal Court Mediation?A: The purpose of District Criminal Court Mediation is to find a mutually acceptable resolution to a criminal court case, avoiding the need for a trial.
Q: Is District Criminal Court Mediation mandatory?A: District Criminal Court Mediation is typically voluntary, but in some cases, it may be mandated by the court.
Q: What happens if a resolution is not reached through mediation?A: If a resolution is not reached through mediation, the case will proceed to trial in the criminal court.
Q: Are the mediator's discussions confidential?A: Yes, the mediator's discussions are confidential and cannot be used as evidence in the criminal court case.
Q: Can a lawyer participate in District Criminal Court Mediation?A: Yes, both the defendant and the prosecutor may have their lawyers present during mediation.
Q: Is District Criminal Court Mediation available for all types of criminal cases?A: District Criminal Court Mediation is available for certain types of criminal cases, depending on the policies of the local court.
Form Details:
- Released on March 1, 2020;
- The latest edition provided by the North Carolina District Court;
- Easy to use and ready to print;
- Quick to customize;
- Compatible with most PDF-viewing applications;
- Fill out the form in our online filing application.
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