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Treatment Court Leaders Convene at Building Recovery Capital Conference in Winston-Salem
More than 300 conference registrants from recovery court teams across North Carolina participated in group trainings and breakout sessions.
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New Episode of "All Things Judicial–In Focus" Covers North Carolina Judicial Branch News
Listen now for news highlights for April 2025.
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Governor Stein Appoints District Court Judge for District 29
Governor Josh Stein has appointed Tron Ross to serve as district court judge in Judicial District 29 (Hoke and Moore counties).
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Chief Justice Paul Newby Proclaims April 2025 as Guardian ad Litem Child Advocate Month in North Carolina
Child Advocate Month acknowledges the importance of families and communities working together to advocate for children.
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Governor Stein Appoints District Court Judges for Districts 8 and 9
Governor Josh Stein has appointed Tia Hudgins Taylor to serve District 8 and Sonya Davis to serve District 9.
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eCourts Track 8 Go-Live Timeline and Transition Process Starts April 16, 2025
To support the Track 8 transition to eCourts, there will be significant adjustments to courthouse operations the week prior in all counties.
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Thomas “Bud” Woodrum Appointed as Chief Public Defender for the 6th Judicial District
After more than 16 years of dedicated service, Chief Public Defender Jennifer Harjo will retire effective April 1, 2025.
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North Carolina Human Trafficking Commission Announces New 2025-2027 Annual Grant
The grant program will provide funds to eligible organizations providing direct services to victims of human trafficking. Apply by April 25.
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Beyond the Bench Podcast Celebrates 30 Years of Mecklenburg County Recovery Court
Guests include Program Director Jessica Modra and Program Graduate John Barber.
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Governor Stein Appoints District Court Judge for District 36
Governor Josh Stein has appointed Matthew Cabe as district court judge in Judicial District 36 (Burke, Caldwell, and Catawba counties).
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Supreme Court Amends the Rules of Appellate Procedure
The Supreme Court’s order amending the rules was adopted on 19 March 2025 and becomes effective on 1 April 2025.
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Governor Stein Appoints District Court Judges for Districts 1 and 38
Governor Josh Stein has appointed Jennifer Wells to serve District 1 and Cameron “Chip” Harrison to serve District 38.
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Judicial Branch Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2023–24 Now Available Online
An overview of the Judicial Branch for fiscal year 2023-24. Also, find Statistical and Operational Reports and more statistics available.
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26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces Superior Court Division Civil Local Rules Changes and Invitation for Public Comments
Written comments are welcome on each proposed new and revised rule. The comment period is open from March 11, 2025, to April 1, 2025.
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Governor Stein Appoints District and Superior Court Judges for Districts 10, 14, and 22
Governor Josh Stein has appointed two district court judges and one superior court judge for District 10, 14, and 22.
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New Episode of "All Things Judicial–In Focus" Covers North Carolina Judicial Branch News
Listen now for news highlights for March 2025.
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North Carolina Courts Receive $147,000 Grant to Expedite DWI Cases
The Governor’s Highway Safety Program grant will expedite Driving While Impaired (DWI) cases in Johnston, Mecklenburg, and Wake counties.
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Governor Stein Appoints District Court Judge for District 43
Governor Josh Stein has appointed William "Bill" Jones to serve as district court judge in Judicial District 43.
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Dates Announced for 27 Counties and N.C. Business Court to Expand Access to Justice
Dates were announced this week for the final two groups of counties and Business Court to expand access to justice with eCourts.
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26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces a Code Green Severe Weather Alert for Court Operations on February 20, 2025
Due to inclement weather, all court sessions scheduled for Thursday, February 20, 2025, are delayed until 11 a.m.
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