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Mecklenburg County Trial Court Administrator Charleston Carter Sworn in as NACM Board Member
Charleston Carter is now a member of the board of directors of the National Association for Court Management (NACM).
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Mecklenburg County Courts Celebrate Juror Appreciation Month
Juror Appreciation Week is held annually to encourage all residents of the 26th Judicial District to applaud the efforts of jurors.
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Jury Service Scam Alert
Ashe County residents are receiving jury service scam phone calls from someone posing as law enforcement.
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Juvenile Attorney Access Launches in CIPRS
Provides delinquent case data statewide to all attorneys representing a juvenile in delinquent matters.
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N.C. Innocence Inquiry Commission Director Appointed to Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kit Working Group
N.C. Innocence Inquiry Commission Director Lindsey Guice Smith appointed to group assigned to develop plan to test sexual assault kits.
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Four Judicial Employees Receive Caswell Award for 45 Years of Service
Congratulations to our four Judicial Branch employees honored with the prestigious Caswell Award.
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Court Officials Attend Attorney General's Opioid Speech
Attorney General Jeff Sessions addressed the national opioid crisis during a visit to Raleigh on Tuesday.
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Guilford County Chief District Court Judge Tom Jarrell Receives Excellence in Judicial Service Award
Chief District Court Judge Tom Jarrell, is the recipient of the 2018 Excellence in Judicial Service Award.
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Historic Celebration Honors the Women Justices of the Supreme Court of North Carolina
In a ceremony on Tuesday, April 10, the Supreme Court of North Carolina honored the women justices who have served on the state's highest
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Guardian ad Litem Volunteers Recognized During Child Advocate Month
During April, the N.C. Judicial Branch and Guardian ad Litem (GAL) Program would like to recognize the more than 5,000 GAL volunteers.
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The Supreme Court of North Carolina is Poised to Hit the Road this Spring
Op-ed by Chief Justice Mark Martin
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Chief Justice Martin Appoints Judge R. Les Turner as Chief District Court Judge in Judicial District 8
Chief Justice Mark Martin has appointed Judge R. Les Turner as chief district court judge for Judicial District 8 effective April 1.
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N.C. Courts Launch Public Upload of Proof of Insurance Online
North Carolina courts expanded online services to allow the public to upload proof of insurance.
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N.C. Guardian ad Litem Collects Nearly 20,000 Jars of Peanut Butter and Jelly for Food Banks
The results are in for North Carolina Guardian ad Litem's (GAL) Second Annual Peanut Butter and Jelly (PB&J) Campaign.
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Judge J. H. Corpening II Receives Judge of the Year Award
The Honorable J. H. Corpening II, received national recognition when he was presented with the David W. Soukup Judge of the Year Award.
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Supreme Court of North Carolina and Court of Appeals Approve New Pro Bono Appellate Project
North Carolina now has a new way to address the legal needs of what would be pro se appellants entering the legal system.
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1 Millionth Citation Disposed with N.C. Courts Online Services
North Carolina courts' online services disposed its 1 millionth citation on March 3.
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Judicial Standards Commission 2017 Annual Report Now Available
The Judicial Standards Commission is pleased to announce that its 2017 Annual Report is now available.
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Supreme Court of North Carolina Names New Clerk of Court
Chief Justice Mark Martin announced today that Amy Funderburk will be appointed as clerk of court for the Supreme Court of North Carolina.
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Domestic Violence eFiling System Now Available in Onslow County to Increase Victim Safety
Onslow County have launched a new eCourts Civil Domestic Violence System to provide a safer way to get protective orders.
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