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Governor Cooper Appoints District Court Judge for Alamance County
Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Douglas Green to serve as district court judge in Judicial District 17 (Alamance).
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All Things Judicial Features an Interview with Forsyth County Chief Assistant District Attorney Jennifer L. Martin
Martin has served as a Forsyth County prosecutor since 1999.
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Track 4 eCourts Training Registration and Resources
Find Track 4 eCourts training registration information and resources for the legal community.
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eCourts is Now Live in Twelve Additional Counties
Now that eCourts is live, eFiling is required for attorneys for any filings (including subsequent filings in open cases) in the 12 counties.
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eCourts Track 3 Go-Live Timeline and Transition Process Starting January 24, 2024
To support the transition to eCourts, there will be significant adjustments to courthouse operations the week prior.
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eCourts Expansion Announced for 2024
Millions more North Carolinians to gain online access to their courthouse.
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26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces Code-Green Severe Weather Alert for Court Operations on January 9, 2024
Due to inclement weather, all court sessions scheduled for TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2024, have been canceled and all matters will be rescheduled.
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26th Judicial District Announces Operational Changes Impacting Criminal Matters in Superior and District Court
Operational changes will be implemented, effective January 2, 2024, for courtrooms 1150, 4330, 5310, 8330, 8350, 8370, and 8390.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby Appoints Margaret Eagles as Chief District Court Judge for Wake County
Judge Eagles will begin serving as chief district court judge February 1, 2024.
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All Things Judicial Features Interview with Former Judge Lillian B. Jordan
Jordan was a role model for women seeking a career in the legal field.
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Governor Cooper Announces Two Judicial Appointments for District and Superior Courts
Governor Roy Cooper has announced two judicial appointments to district court (16B) and superior court (19D).
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All Things Judicial Focuses on District 11A Veterans Treatment Court
The goal of each VTC is to connect eligible veterans with benefits and treatment earned through military service.
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Track 3 eCourts Training Registration and Resources
Find Track 3 eCourts training registration information and resources for the legal community.
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Portal and File & Serve (eFiling) Training Available for Attorneys and Judicial Partners in eCourts Track 3 Counties
Portal and File & Serve (eFiling) training sessions are now available for attorneys and judicial partners in eCourts Track 3 counties.
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Harnett County Veterans Treatment Court Celebrates 10 Years
Veterans Treatment Court helps veterans involved in the justice system due to mental health disorders, trauma, and substance use.
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Governor Cooper Announces Three Judicial Appointments
Justin Green, Lora T. Baker, and M. Jason Williams have been appointed to serve in district courts.
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eCourts to Launch in Mecklenburg County on Monday, October 9, 2023
Once eCourts is live, eFiling will be required for attorneys for any new filings (including subsequent filings in open cases).
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Governor Cooper Appoints District Court Judge for Bladen, Brunswick, and Columbus Counties
Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Heath Nance to serve as district court judge in Judicial District 13 (Bladen, Brunswick, and Columbus).
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Portal Training for Attorneys and Judicial Partners for Mecklenburg County
NCAOC has scheduled virtual training sessions for attorneys and various judicial partners. Register for a session. Additional dates added.
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All Things Judicial Highlights Case Backlog Reduction Strategies and Successes
Strategies implemented since 2021 have reduced pending cases by 25% compared with the backlog at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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