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26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Extends Postponement of Non-Essential In-Person Hearings Until March 12, 2021
This Mecklenburg County order will be in effect from February 12 until March 12.
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Pitt County District Court Sessions Canceled for February 10-15 Due to COVID-19
District court cases set for court February 10-15 will be continued administratively.
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Pitt County District Court Sessions Canceled for February 9-12 Due to COVID-19
District court cases set for court February 9 -12 will be continued administratively.
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Chief Justice Newby Appoints Chief District Court Judge in Davidson and Davie Counties
Appointment effective February 1, 2021.
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Pitt County District Criminal Court Sessions Canceled for January 20-22 Due to COVID-19
The courthouse and clerk of superior court’s office remain open.
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District Court Resumes Operations on January 19 in Bertie, Hertford, and Northampton Counties
Only people with business at the courthouse will be allowed to enter. Masks or face coverings and social distancing are required.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
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26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Extends Postponement of Non-Essential In-Person Hearings
This Mecklenburg County order will be in effect from January 11 until February 11.
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Halifax County District Court Resumes Operations on Tuesday, January 19
Face coverings are required and social distancing must be observed.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby Makes Judicial Appointments for Judicial Districts 11, 12, and 30
All appointments effective January 1, 2021.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
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Governor Cooper Announces Judicial Appointments
Governor Roy Cooper today announced judicial appointments to the North Carolina Superior Court and to the North Carolina District Court.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
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Pitt County District Court to Resume Operations and Split Criminal Court Calendars
Pitt County district courts will resume court scheduled for January 14.
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Judge Angelica McIntyre Appointed as Chief District Court Judge for Robeson County
She is the first Native American female chief district court judge in the State of North Carolina.
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Chief Justice Beasley Makes Judicial Appointments
Chief Justice Cheri Beasley announced the following appointments effective Friday, January 1, 2021.
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District Court Postponed for Next 30 Days in Judicial District 6 (Bertie, Halifax, Hertford, and Northampton Counties)
All criminal and civil district court proceedings, unless otherwise addressed, will be rescheduled for a later time.
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10th Judicial District (Wake County) Court Operations Effective December 14, 2020
See the memo for full details regarding the modifications to court operations.
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26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Modified Court Operations Effective December 14
Mecklenburg County will modify its court operations effective December 14, 2020. See the press release for full details.
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Swain County Clerk of Superior Court’s Office Closed Due to an Exposure to COVID-19
District court sessions have also been canceled for Monday, December 14 and Tuesday, December 15.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
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District Criminal Court Sessions Canceled in Beaufort County Due to an Exposure to COVID-19
The courthouse and clerk of superior court’s office is closed today (December 9) for cleaning, but will reopen at 8:00 a.m. on December 10.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
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Pitt County District Court Sessions Canceled for December 1 Due to COVID-19 Testing
All sessions of superior court will take place as scheduled. The courthouse and clerk of superior court’s office remain open.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
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Supreme Court Amends the Rules of Appellate Procedure and Various Rules Affecting Mediation
The Supreme Court has amended rules affecting transcripts in the Rules of Appellate Procedure, and three rule sets affecting mediation.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch