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Buncombe County and Asheville City Schools, Law Enforcement, and Courts Start New Program to Keep Kids in School and Out of Court
The SJP offers a chance for stakeholders to shine a light on programs that work at school and keep kids out of court.
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26th Judicial District Updated Response to COVID-19
Additional modifications to Mecklenburg County superior court and district court proceedings will go into effect on Monday, March 30, 2020.
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Public Announcement from the Office of the Wake County Clerk of Superior Court In Response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Effective March 20, clerks counters in Wake County Justice Center and Wake County Courthouse are staffed 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday.
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Wayne County Limited Court Schedule
See the updated court schedule for Wayne County courts in response to COVID-19.
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Chief Justice Beasley Orders Extension of Court System Deadlines
Documents due to be filed from March 16 to April 17 will be deemed timely if received before close of business on April 17.
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Cherokee, Clay, Haywood and Graham County Schools, Law Enforcement, and Courts Start New Program to Keep Kids in School and Out of Court
Chief district court judges are working with community stakeholders to implement School Justice Partnerships in all 100 counties.
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Wayne County Court System Announces Measures to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19
Local judicial officials made decisions regarding local court proceedings, including civil, criminal, domestic, jury, and more.
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Anson, Richmond, and Scotland Counties Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Courts will remain open; however, beginning March 16 through April 17, most cases will be rescheduled. See more details.
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Mecklenburg County Announces Temporary Modification of Court Schedule Announcement in Response to COVID-19
Updated March 18. The 26th Judicial District will operate under a limited court schedule, effective Monday, March 16, 2020.
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Wake County Courts Response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Local judicial officials have made decisions regarding local court proceedings in a memo to the Wake County Bar.
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Chief Justice Beasley Announces Judicial Branch Response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Effective Monday, March 16, superior court and district court proceedings will be rescheduled for at least 30 days, with some exceptions.
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Updates on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
See the latest updates and announcements from the Judicial Branch on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation throughout the state.
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Chief Justice Beasley Appoints Chief District Court Judge in Judicial District 26 (Mecklenburg County)
Judge Elizabeth T. Trosch will succeed Chief District Court Judge Regan A. Miller upon retirement.
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Chief Justice Cheri Beasley's Appointments to Councils, Committees, and Commissions
Chief Justice Beasley made appointments to several councils, committees, and commissions.
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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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Governor Cooper Appoints New District Court Judge for Union County
Erin Hucks will serve as District Court Judge for District 20D in Union County.
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Governor Cooper Makes Judicial Appointment in Guilford County
Governor Cooper appointed Marc Tyrey to serve as District Court Judge in Judicial District 18, which serves Guilford County.
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Chief Justice Beasley to Swear-in New Chief District Court Judge
Chief Justice Cheri Beasley will swear-in Judge Robert K. Martelle as Chief District Court Judge for Judicial District 29A.
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Foster Care Adoptions Finalized as Part of Mecklenburg County 16th Annual National Adoption Day Event
Adopted children and families will be recognized on Saturday, November 23, beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the Mecklenburg County Courthouse.
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