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Governor McCrory Announces Judicial Appointments
Governor Pat McCrory has announced the following district court judge appointments in Judicial Districts 18, 19A and 27B.
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Chief Justice Martin Appoints Judge Gwynett Hilburn to Chief District Court Judge
Chief Justice Mark Martin has appointed Judge P. Gwynett Hilburn as chief district court judge for Judicial District 3A.
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District Court Judges Honored with Community Mental Health Advocacy Awards
The UNC Center for Excellence in Mental Health has honored the judges of District 15B for their commitment to improve mental health.
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Mecklenburg County Celebrates N.C. District Courts' 50th Anniversary
The Mecklenburg County legal community celebrated the district courts' 50th anniversary.
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Judge Lou Olivera Receives Chief Justice's Commission on Professionalism Award for Meritorious and Extraordinary Service
District Court Judge Lou Olivera has received the Chief Justice's Commission on Professionalism (CJCP) Award.
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Chief Justice Martin Appoints Judge Tom Jarrell to Chief District Court Judge for Judicial District 18
Chief Justice Mark Martin has appointed Judge Tom Jarrell as chief district court judge for Judicial District 18.
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District 9A Celebrates District Courts Anniversary
Person and Caswell counties recognize historic anniversaries.
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New Hanover County Commissioners Recognize Retired Chief District Court Judge Gilbert Burnett
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners recognized retired Chief District Court Judge Gilbert Burnett.
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Governor McCrory Announces Judicial Appointment
Governor Pat McCrory has appointed Craig Collins as district court judge in Judicial District 27A.
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Chief Justice Martin Appoints Judge John Greenlee to Chief District Court Judge for Judicial District 27A
Chief Justice Mark Martin has appointed Judge John Greenlee as chief district court judge for Judicial District 27A.
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Southeastern Courts Grant Amnesty to Veterans on Some Charges
A special session of district court for Judicial Districts 5 and 13 entitled Veteran's Amnesty Day will be held.
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Chief Justice Martin Appoints Chief District Court Judges for Judicial Districts 12 and 23
Chief Justice Mark Martin has appointed chief district court judges: Judge Robert Stiehl (District 12) and Judge David Byrd (District 23).
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Chief Justice Martin Appoints Chief District Court Judges for Judicial Districts 1, 16A, and 25
Chief Justice Mark Martin has appointed chief district court judges.
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Chief Justice Martin Appoints Judge Brenda Branch to Chief District Court Judge for new Judicial District 6
Chief Justice Mark Martin has appointed Judge Brenda Branch as chief district court judge for the new Judicial District 6.
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Chief Justice Martin Appoints McEntire to Chief District Court Judge for Judicial District 24
Chief Justice Mark Martin has appointed Judge Ted McEntire as chief district court judge for District 24.
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Chief Justice Martin Appoints Chief District Court Judges for Judicial Districts 4, 15A, and 17A
Chief Justice Mark Martin has appointed chief district court judges.
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Chief Justice Martin Appoints Chief District Court Judges for Districts 11 and 20A
Chief Justice Mark Martin has appointed Judge Jacquelyn Lee and Judge William Tucker.
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