NC BLET CIVIL PROCESS 2026 MASTER STUDY
EXAM
◉ Civil Process-The person receiving the complain is known as the-
Answer: Defendant
◉ Civil Process- Posting a notice must be completed at
least______days prior to the hearing date. Answer: 20
◉ Civil Process- AOC-J-340 and AOC-J-142 Answer: Juvenile
Summons
J-340- When the child is a suspect.
J-142-Juvenile is alleged to be abused or neglected.
◉ Civil Process-A Juvenile Summons must be served not less
than___days prior to the scheduled hearing date unless waived by
the court. Answer: 5
◉ Civil Process-Summons in proceeding to terminate parental
rights(AOC-J-208)- Answer: Summons issued when a proceeding
begins with regard to the care and custody of a minor child.
,◉ Civil Process- A complaint and summons may be served
by_____________________________________________. Answer: The sheriff or his
deputies
◉ Civil papers may be divided
into______________________________and________________________________________
_______writs. Answer: enforceable and non-enforceable
◉ Civil Process-"Alias or pluries"- Answer: Second or subsequent
summons issued after the original summons has expired for the
purpose of continuing the plaintiffs lawsuit.
May be issued anytime within 90 days of the original issuance date
of the previous summons.
◉ Civil Summons-Must be served within... Answer: 60 Days of
Issuance
◉ Civil Process-Endorsement- Answer: A stamp, signature, and new
issue date on an original summons allowing an additional 60 days
for the summons to be served.
◉ Summons must be signed by
the________________________________________________________to be validly
issued. Answer: Clerk of Superior Court
, ◉ Service of a summons or other document- Answer: The giving of a
summons and complaint to the defendant or other person legally
suitable for service.
◉ True or False-A summons may be served by dropping the papers
at the defendants feet and declaring "You have been served".
Answer: True
◉ Civil Service-Defendant Categories- Answer: 1. Natural Person
2. Natural Person under Legal Disability
3. Corporation
4. Partnership
5. Unincorporated Association, Organization, or Society other than a
Partnership.
6. Sole Proprietorship
7. The State of North Carolina or an Agency of the State
8. Counties, Cities, Towns, Villages or other Local Public Bodies.
◉ Civil Process- Natural Person- Answer: An individual being.
May be served by having a summons delivered in person(anywhere-
anytime), posted at the residence, or delivered to a person of
suitable age and discretion who resides at the residence.
Note-if serving a member of the residence and not the person
named service must be made at the residence.
EXAM
◉ Civil Process-The person receiving the complain is known as the-
Answer: Defendant
◉ Civil Process- Posting a notice must be completed at
least______days prior to the hearing date. Answer: 20
◉ Civil Process- AOC-J-340 and AOC-J-142 Answer: Juvenile
Summons
J-340- When the child is a suspect.
J-142-Juvenile is alleged to be abused or neglected.
◉ Civil Process-A Juvenile Summons must be served not less
than___days prior to the scheduled hearing date unless waived by
the court. Answer: 5
◉ Civil Process-Summons in proceeding to terminate parental
rights(AOC-J-208)- Answer: Summons issued when a proceeding
begins with regard to the care and custody of a minor child.
,◉ Civil Process- A complaint and summons may be served
by_____________________________________________. Answer: The sheriff or his
deputies
◉ Civil papers may be divided
into______________________________and________________________________________
_______writs. Answer: enforceable and non-enforceable
◉ Civil Process-"Alias or pluries"- Answer: Second or subsequent
summons issued after the original summons has expired for the
purpose of continuing the plaintiffs lawsuit.
May be issued anytime within 90 days of the original issuance date
of the previous summons.
◉ Civil Summons-Must be served within... Answer: 60 Days of
Issuance
◉ Civil Process-Endorsement- Answer: A stamp, signature, and new
issue date on an original summons allowing an additional 60 days
for the summons to be served.
◉ Summons must be signed by
the________________________________________________________to be validly
issued. Answer: Clerk of Superior Court
, ◉ Service of a summons or other document- Answer: The giving of a
summons and complaint to the defendant or other person legally
suitable for service.
◉ True or False-A summons may be served by dropping the papers
at the defendants feet and declaring "You have been served".
Answer: True
◉ Civil Service-Defendant Categories- Answer: 1. Natural Person
2. Natural Person under Legal Disability
3. Corporation
4. Partnership
5. Unincorporated Association, Organization, or Society other than a
Partnership.
6. Sole Proprietorship
7. The State of North Carolina or an Agency of the State
8. Counties, Cities, Towns, Villages or other Local Public Bodies.
◉ Civil Process- Natural Person- Answer: An individual being.
May be served by having a summons delivered in person(anywhere-
anytime), posted at the residence, or delivered to a person of
suitable age and discretion who resides at the residence.
Note-if serving a member of the residence and not the person
named service must be made at the residence.
