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eCourts is Now Live in 13 More Counties on N.C. Coastline
Bladen, Brunswick, Carteret, Columbus, Craven, Duplin, Jones, New Hanover, Onslow, Pamlico, Pender, Robeson, and Sampson counties.
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eCourts Conversion Continues on N.C. Coastline February 3, 2025
Track 7 counties: Bladen, Brunswick, Carteret, Columbus, Craven, Duplin, Jones, New Hanover, Onslow, Pamlico, Pender, Robeson, and Sampson.
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Task Force on Trauma-Informed Courts Plans More Progress in 2025
Chief Justice’s Task Force on ACEs-Informed Courts met this week to discuss how to further implement trauma-informed practices and more.
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26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces a Code Green Severe Weather Alert for Court Operations on January 22, 2025
Due to inclement weather, all court sessions scheduled for Wednesday, January 22, 2025, are canceled.
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Judge Tom Murry Sworn In as Judge of the North Carolina Court of Appeals
Investiture ceremony was held at the historic North Carolina State Capitol on Thursday, January 16.
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26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces a Code Green Severe Weather Alert for Court Operations on January 10, 2025
Due to inclement weather, all court sessions scheduled for Friday, January 10, 2025, will recess at 12:30 PM.
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eCourts Track 7 Go-Live Timeline and Transition Process Starting January 22, 2025
To support the Track 7 transition to eCourts, there will be significant adjustments to courthouse operations the week prior in all counties.
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All Things Judicial Features Part 2 of Former NCAOC Directors' Roundtable Discussion
The directors continue in Part 2 by discussing AOC's changes and funny anecdotes from their tenures.
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North Carolina Human Trafficking Commission Announces New Annual Grant
The grant program will provide funds to eligible organizations providing direct services to victims of human trafficking.
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Governor Stein Appoints District Attorney in Prosecutorial District 2
Thomas Anglim appointed as district attorney in Prosecutorial District 2 (Beaufort, Hyde, Martin, Tyrrell, and Washington counties).
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North Carolina Court of Appeals to Change Days for Filing Opinions in 2025
Effective January 1, 2025, the Court of Appeals is changing its opinion filing days to the first and third Wednesdays of the month.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby Appoints Chief District Court Judge in District 36
Judge Robert A. Mullinax, Jr. has been appointed as chief district court judge for Burke, Caldwell, and Catawba counties (District 36).
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Jury Duty Scam Alert for Mecklenburg County December 2024
Mecklenburg County residents are receiving jury service scam phone calls from someone posing as law enforcement.
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Supreme Court Amends Mediation Rule Sets
The Supreme Court’s orders were adopted on December 11, 2024, and the amendments become effective on January 6, 2025.
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Governor Cooper Appoints Superior Court Judge for District 17
Judge Douglas Green is appointed to serve as superior court judge in District 17 (Alamance County).
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Governor Cooper Appoints Superior Court Judge for District 19
Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Chief District Court Judge Sherri Elliott to serve as superior court judge in District 19, Catawba County.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby Appoints Chief District Court Judges in Districts 9 and 43
Judge Donna Forga for District 43 is effective December 4, and Judge Curtis Stackhouse for District 9 is effective January 1.
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All Things Judicial Features Nine Former NCAOC Directors in Roundtable Discussion
The directors begin Part 1 by discussing how they received the "call of duty" from their respective chief justices.
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New County Clerks of Court Start in December
New Ashe, Beaufort, Bertie, Halifax, and Martin clerks start December 1
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Governor Cooper Appoints Superior Court Judge for Haywood and Jackson Counties
Governor Cooper appointed Judge Roy Wijewickrama to serve as superior court judge in Judicial District 43B (Haywood and Jackson counties).
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