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eCourts Expanding to Half of State by October 2024
Track 6 goes live Oct. 14, including Anson, Cabarrus, Cumberland, Hoke, Montgomery, Moore, Randolph, Richmond, Scotland, Stanly, and Union.
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Magistrate Leonardo Custis and Court Administrator Sarah Larson Receive Courthouse Employee of the Year Awards
This award is presented to courthouse personnel who exhibit the highest level of professionalism in service to their communities.
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Jury Duty Scam Alert for Cumberland County
Cumberland County residents are receiving calls from someone posing as law enforcement indicating a judge has signed an arrest warrant.
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Governor Cooper Announces Two Judicial Appointments
The Governor announced two judicial appointments to superior and district courts today.
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All Things Judicial Podcast Focuses on Human Trafficking Diversion Court
WORTH Court is a specialized court designed to help human trafficking survivors with supportive care and intervention services.
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10-Digit Dialing Now Required for Calling Judicial Offices
All calls to judicial offices and court staff will need to be made using 10-digit dialing with the area code plus the number.
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All Things Judicial's Veterans Day Episode Honors World War II Hero and POW
The late North Carolina Court of Appeals Judge Maurice Braswell shared experiences as a B-17 tail gunner and POW in World War II.
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All Things Judicial Podcast Episode Asks: Are North Carolina Courthouses Haunted?
State Archivist discusses a famous Supreme Court murder case and a ghost hunt is conducted at the historic Cumberland County courthouse.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby Continues 100 County Tour with Visit to Southeastern North Carolina
The 100 county courthouse tour visits Carteret, Cumberland, Duplin, Jones, Onslow, Pamlico, and Sampson counties.
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Governor Roy Cooper Appoints Judges in Rowan and Cumberland Counties
Timothy Gould will serve as Superior Court Judge and Cull Jordan III as District Court Judge.
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Mark Sternlicht Appointed as Superior Court Judge for Judicial District 12
Governor Roy Cooper selects Sternlicht to serve in Cumberland County.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby Makes Judicial Appointments for Judicial Districts 11, 12, and 30
All appointments effective January 1, 2021.
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Cynthia P. Black Appointed as Chief Public Defender for Cumberland County
Her term commences on October 1, 2020 and expires on December 31, 2021.
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Supreme Court of North Carolina Cancels April and May Travel Sessions
Travel sessions of court planned for Durham, New Hanover, Cumberland, and Moore counties are canceled due to COVID-19 health concerns.
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Chief Justice Beasley Swears In Judge Edward A. Pone as Chief District Court Judge in Judicial District 12 (Cumberland County)
Chief Justice Cheri Beasley swore in Judge Edward A. Pone as chief district court judge for Judicial District 12 covering Cumberland County.
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Chief Justice Beasley Appoints Chief District Court Judge in Judicial District 12 (Cumberland County)
Chief District Court Judge Edward A. Pone will succeed Chief District Court Judge Robert Stiehl upon his retirement.
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NACM Inaugural Podcast Features Impact of Hurricane Florence on North Carolina Courts
Guests include Trial Court Administrator Ellen Hancox and Trial Court Coordinator Caitlin Emmons.
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Chief Justice Martin Issues New Order for Counties Affected by Hurricane Florence
An order from Chief Justice Martin regarding counties affected by Hurricane Florence.
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Cumberland County Courts and Fort Bragg Partner to Offer Domestic Violence eFiling System to Increase Victim Safety
Cumberland County courts and Fort Bragg have partnered to offer a safer way to get domestic violence protective orders on base.
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Domestic Violence eFiling System Now Available in Cumberland County to Increase Victim Safety
Cumberland County court officials have launched a new eCourts Civil Domestic Violence System.
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