North Carolina Complaint of Judicial Misconduct Or Disability is a formal process used to raise an issue of judicial misconduct or disability. This process involves filing a complaint in the North Carolina Court of Appeals that outlines the specific facts and situations that support the allegation of misconduct or disability. There are two types of North Carolina Complaint of Judicial Misconduct or Disability: (1) Judicial Misconduct and (2) Judicial Disability. Judicial Misconduct occurs when a judge engages in behavior that is unethical or violates the North Carolina Code of Judicial Conduct. This could include making inappropriate comments, using improper influence, violating the Code of Civil Procedure, or displaying bias. Judicial Disability occurs when a judge is unable to perform their duties due to a physical or mental condition. This could include being unable to attend court sessions, having difficulty making decisions, or being unresponsive to inquiries. A North Carolina Complaint of Judicial Misconduct or Disability must be submitted to the North Carolina Court of Appeals in writing. The complaint must include the name of the judge, a statement of the facts that support the allegation, and a request for the court to take action. The complaint must also be signed by the complainant and witnessed by a notary public. Once the complaint is submitted, the court will review it and determine if further action is necessary. If the complaint is found to have merit, the court may refer the matter to the North Carolina State Bar for further investigation. Depending on the results of the investigation, the court may impose disciplinary sanctions on the judge, including removal from office.