The North Carolina Notice of Special Appearance Criminal is a legal document filed in the court by a defendant in a criminal case. It is used to let the court know that the defendant is appearing for a specific hearing, rather than the entire criminal trial. Depending on the case, there may be several types of North Carolina Notice of Special Appearance Criminal, including but not limited to: — Motion Hearings: A motion hearing is a hearing in which the defendant's lawyer may argue for a certain legal or procedural point, such as a motion to suppress evidence or a motion for a continuance. — Plea Hearings: A plea hearing is a hearing in which the defendant may enter a plea, such as guilty, no contest, or not guilty. — Probable Cause Hearings: A probable cause hearing is a hearing to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to proceed with the case. — Sentencing Hearings: A sentencing hearing is a hearing in which the court imposes a sentence on the defendant. — Pre-Trial Conferences: A pre-trial conference is a meeting between the judge, prosecutor, and defense attorney to discuss the case and prepare for trial.