Rule 38 preserves the right to a jury trial in civil cases, requiring a specific demand within 14 days after the last pleading directed to the issue. Gov and logging into e-JUROR.How to demand a jury trial in cases initiated in district court. • NC Rules of Civ. Pro. Find Local Rules and Forms that provide procedures and guidelines for courts in Mecklenburg County. A free online service to help users prepare court documents to file for certain case types. Learn more or start a filing. For proper scheduling of cases, it is important that jury demands not only be served on other parties, but also be filed with the court. The Jury Demand is not valid unless it is in the complaint. These rules shall govern the procedure in the superior and district courts of the State of North Carolina in all actions and proceedings of a civil nature.