--- title: "John Douglas McCullough | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/john-douglas-mccullough-8024" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-08-02" --- # John Douglas McCullough North Carolina Court of Appeals · Judge ## Profile - Court: North Carolina Court of Appeals - State: North Carolina - Role: Judge - Service status: former - Last verified: 2026-06-30 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Biography ### Professional career - Judge, Court of Appeals of North Carolina, 2011-present - John Douglas McCullough (May 28, 1945 – October 18, 2022) was an American attorney, U.S. Marine Corps officer, and judge of the North Carolina Court of Appeals, known for his legal acumen, bipartisan appeal, and service in both federal and state judicial roles - Served three years on active duty as a Judge Advocate in the U.S. Marine Corps, followed by 29 years in the Marine Corps Reserve, retiring as a Colonel ### Education - University of South Carolina School of Law in — J.D. (1970) - B.A. in History from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1967 ### Additional information - Practitioner, 2010-2010 - McCullough was born in 1945 in Swansboro, North Carolina, and graduated from Swansboro High School in 1963. ## Before you appear - Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed. - Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance. - Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding. ## Courtroom Rules ### remote proceedings Scope: statewide North Carolina law permits judicial officials to conduct proceedings by audio and video transmission, subject to statutory safeguards and case-specific limits. Evidence excerpt: Judicial officials may conduct proceedings of all types using an audio and video transmission in which the parties, the presiding official, and any other participants can see and hear each other. [G.S. 7A-49.6. Proceedings conducted by audio and video transmission.](https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_7a/GS_7a-49.6.html) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### remote testimony Scope: statewide For North Carolina civil jury proceedings, remote witness testimony requires a record finding of good cause. Evidence excerpt: In a civil proceeding involving a jury, the court may allow a witness to testify by audio and video transmission only upon finding in the record that good cause exists. [G.S. 7A-49.6. Proceedings conducted by audio and video transmission.](https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_7a/GS_7a-49.6.html) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### approved videoconferencing Scope: statewide North Carolina audio/video proceedings must use videoconferencing applications approved by the Administrative Office of the Courts. Evidence excerpt: All proceedings under this section shall be conducted using videoconferencing applications approved by the Administrative Office of the Courts. [G.S. 7A-49.6. Proceedings conducted by audio and video transmission.](https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_7a/GS_7a-49.6.html) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### official recording Scope: statewide North Carolina Judicial Branch guidance distinguishes official court reporters, digital recording technicians, and later transcription of official recordings. Evidence excerpt: A digital recording technician attends the court proceeding as well and is trained to use special recording equipment and technology to make a recording along with detailed notes of the proceeding. [Obtaining Court Records](https://www.nccourts.gov/help-topics/court-records/obtaining-court-records) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### recording availability Scope: statewide North Carolina states that not all court proceedings are recorded and identifies when audio recordings may be requested from the clerk. Evidence excerpt: If the clerk or digital recording technician made an audio recording of the proceeding, you may request a copy of the audio recording from the clerk's office in the county where the case is filed. [Obtaining Court Records](https://www.nccourts.gov/help-topics/court-records/obtaining-court-records) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/8024/john-douglas-mccullough/) - [Official roster](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/8024/john-douglas-mccullough/) - [North Carolina Court of Appeals current judicial profile](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/8024/john-douglas-mccullough/) - [G.S. 7A-49.6. Proceedings conducted by audio and video transmission.](https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_7a/GS_7a-49.6.html) - [Obtaining Court Records](https://www.nccourts.gov/help-topics/court-records/obtaining-court-records) - [CourtListener judicial biographical directory](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/8024/john-douglas-mccullough/) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/john-douglas-mccullough-8024", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/john-douglas-mccullough-8024", "name": "John Douglas McCullough | KnowJudges", "description": "John Douglas McCullough, North Carolina Court of Appeals. 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