North Carolina Administrative Code Title 27 - STATE BAR
Here’s a detailed overview of North Carolina Administrative Code – Title 27 (STATE BAR):
📘 Title 27 – STATE BAR (NCAC)
Title 27 contains the regulations issued by the North Carolina State Bar, as codified in the North Carolina Administrative Code (NCAC)
📂 Chapter Breakdown
Chapter 01 – Rules & Regulations for the North Carolina State Bar
‣ Subchapter A – Organization: Covers structure of the State Bar Council, district bar representation (e.g., 27 NCAC 01A .1005 specifies councilor election/composition)
‣ Subchapter E – Regulations for Organizations Practicing Law, including prepaid legal service plans and the Bar's jurisdiction over attorneys (e.g., 27 NCAC 01E .0302 retains jurisdiction over licensees)
‣ Additional subchapters cover membership, dues, disciplinary process, IOLTA, CLE, specialization, client security, and assistance programs per the NC State Bar's stated purposes
Chapter 02 – Rules of Professional Conduct
Contains the ethical rules governing attorneys—the Bar’s professional conduct code, adopted by the Bar Council and approved by the NC Supreme Court
📌 Key Highlights
| Section | Summary |
|---|---|
| 27 NCAC 01A .1005 | Establishes district bar representation on the State Bar Council, with election procedures and vacancy handling |
| 27 NCAC 01E .0302 | Confirms the Bar's jurisdiction over licensed attorneys in certain legal service plans; updated through Sept 25, 2020 |
| Professional Conduct Rules | Codified in Chapter 02; these govern ethical behavior and are approved by the Supreme Court |
🛠️ Governance & Update Process
These rules are formally adopted by the State Bar Council and must receive approval from the North Carolina Supreme Court
Regular updates—new adoptions and amendments—are published in sources such as the NC Bar Journal, State Bar website, and the OAH’s quarterly administrative code releases.
✅ Next Steps
Would you like to:
Dive into a specific subchapter in Chapter 01, such as disciplinary procedures or client protection programs?
Review key ethical rules in Chapter 02?
Check the latest approved amendments or pending proposals?
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