III. The Record on Appeal
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III(d). Summary of Items Constituting the Record on
Appeal
Appellant submits printed record
electronically. See N.C. R. App. P.
12(a), 26(a). Will be reproduced by
appellate court in black and white. N.C.
R. App. P. 12(c).
Within 15 days after the record has
been settled. See N.C. R. App. P.
12(a). In juvenile cases, within 5
business days after the record has been
settled. See N.C. R. App. P. 3.1(d).
18(d)(3)
Supplement to the
Printed Record
Electronically. See N.C. R. App. P.
26(a).
With printed record. See N.C. R. App.
P. 12(a).
Documentary
Exhibits
Electronically. See N.C. R. App. P.
9(d)(1), 26(a).
With printed record. See N.C. R. App.
P. 12(a).
Oversized or
Tangible Exhibits
“Original exhibits and other original
items that have been settled as part of
the record on appeal may be relied on
by the parties in their briefs and
arguments, but they may not be
delivered to the appellate court without
the appellate court’s permission.” N.C.
R. App. P. 9(d)(2) (emphasis added).
Original exhibits and items “may not be
delivered to the appellate court without
the appellate court’s permission.” N.C.
R. App. P. 9(d)(2). If permitted, the
custodian “must promptly deliver” the
item(s) “to the clerk of the appellate
court in a manner that ensures its
security and availability for use in
further trial proceedings.” Id.
Administrative
Hearing
Transcripts
Electronically. See N.C. R. App. P.
26(a).
With printed record. See N.C. R. App.
P. 12(a).
Trial Tribunal
Proceedings
Electronically. See N.C. R. App. P.
26(a). For appeals noticed on or after 1
January 2021, transcripts must be
submitted to the appellate court by the
appellant. For appeals noticed on or
before 31 December 2020, transcripts
are submitted to the appellate court by
the court reporter(s). See
17 November
2020 Order Amending the Rules of
Appellate Procedure.
With printed record. See N.C. R. App.
P. 12(a).
Supplement to the
Printed Record
Electronically. See N.C. R. App. P.
26(a).
Unless otherwise ordered, no later than
the filing of a response brief or within
time for filing responsive brief if none if
filed. N.C. R. App. P. 9(b)(5).
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“Counsel must file documents in the appellate courts electronically at
https://www.ncappellatecourts.org
.” N.C. R. App. P. 26(a). “If a technical failure prevents counsel from
filing a document by use of the electronic-filing site, then the clerk of the appellate court may permit the
document to be filed in paper by hand delivery, mail, or fax.” Id. If a party is not represented by counsel,
then they are still “encouraged to file items in the appellate courts electronically,” but they are
alternatively permitted to “file items by hand delivery or mail.” Id.