The largest non-governmental organization serving the diverse professional needs of attorneys across the state is the North Carolina Bar Association. Established in 1899, the North Carolina Bar Association is a voluntary professional organization that members of the legal profession may join by choice to enhance their practice. Becoming a member of the bar association gives an attorney in North Carolina access to programs and services that promote the legal profession, advance the administration of justice, and assist him or her with the practice of law. Additionally, the North Carolina Bar Association serves the public through legal information materials and support to pro bono services.
North Carolina Bar Association
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8000 Weston Parkway
Cary, North Carolina 27513
December 11, 2023
Bias, Cooperative Misconduct, Judicial Proceedings, Obstruction of Justice, Suborning Perjury, Whistleblower Retaliation
Employer: Gaston County District Attorney
Authority: North Carolina Bar Association |
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April 14, 2024
Employer: Gaston County District Attorney
Authority: North Carolina Bar Association |
North Carolina Bar Association is not in compliance with the nationwide, public-facing, platform of record: The Brady List; or:
- Supreme Court of the United States [SCOTUS] Brady doctrine (1963);
- US Freedom of Information Act (1967);
- State Sunshine Law (see, below);
- Open Government Act (2007);
- Open Government Initiative (2009); and,
- Open Government Directives (2009) issued by the United States Department of Justice.
Prosecutors have ethical obligations and may be held individually accountable for their conduct within the legal system. Prosecutors contribute to just and honorable legal profession and a legal system that promotes fairness and accountability.
- R.P.C. 3.4: Fairness to Opposing Party & Counsel
- R.P.C. 3.8: Special Responsibilities of the Prosecutor
- R.P.C. 8.3: Reporting Professional Misconduct
Violations of these rules can result in disciplinary actions which may include sanctions, suspension, or disbarment.
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