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Edgecombe County Community Forum: Connect with the Community Resources Available to You
Edgecombe County Clerk of Superior Court office is hosting its 14th biennium Community Forum on Saturday, September 30.
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Cumberland County Superior Court Celebrates 240th Anniversary with Courthouse Dedication
Cumberland County Bar Association and 12th Judicial District Bar will honor the 240th anniversary of the North Carolina Superior Court.
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North Carolina Judicial Branch Invites the Public to Host a Speaker for Constitution Day
On September 17, 1787, 39 delegates signed the U.S. Constitution and the American system of government was formed.
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Chief Justice Mark Martin Designates Judge Paul C. Ridgeway as Wake County Senior Resident Superior Court Judge
Chief Justice Mark Martin has designated Wake County Superior Court Judge Paul C. Ridgeway as senior resident superior court judge.
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Wake County Senior Resident Superior Court Judge Donald W. Stephens Announces Retirement
Judge Donald W. Stephens is retiring from the Wake County bench after a long and distinguished career.
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Governor Cooper Proclaims September 11-15, 2017 as North Carolina Magistrate Week
Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed the week of September 11-15, 2017, as North Carolina Magistrate Week.
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Court of Appeals Judge Valerie Zachary Appointed to N.C. Sentencing and Policy Advisory Commission
Court of Appeals Chief Judge Linda McGee has appointed Judge Valerie Zachary to the N.C. Sentencing and Policy Advisory Commission.
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Historic Celebration Honors African-American Justices of the Supreme Court of North Carolina
In a ceremony on Thursday, August 31, the Supreme Court of North Carolina honored the African-American justices.
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N.C. Court System Launches Online Request for Reduction of Speeding Offenses in Davidson, Davie, Johnston, and Mecklenburg Counties
Citizens may now request online reductions of speeding offenses in Davidson, Davie, Johnston, and Mecklenburg counties.
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Lisa Scales Named Cumberland County Clerk of Superior Court
Lisa Scales, was announced today as successor to the interim Cumberland County Clerk of Court.
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Chief Justice Taps Judge Charlie Brown to Lead State Sentencing and Policy Advisory Commission
Chief Justice Mark Martin has appointed the Honorable Charlie Brown, Chief District Court Judge in Rowan County.
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N.C. Court System Upgrades Online Services for Citizens
North Carolina courts' online services has been upgraded to improve the user experience and accessibility on mobile devices.
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Julian Mann III Sworn in as Chief Administrative Law Judge
Chief Justice Mark Martin administered the oath of office to Chief Administrative Law Judge Julian Mann III.
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Chief Justice Mark Martin Proclaims July as Juror Appreciation Month
Chief Justice Mark Martin has proclaimed the month of July as the first annual Juror Appreciation Month in the state of North Carolina.
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N.C. Business Court Launches New eFiling System
The North Carolina Business Court recently launched a new electronic filing system.
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Chief Justice Martin Delivers State of the Judiciary Address to N.C. Bar Association
Chief Justice Mark Martin delivered his 2017 State of the Judiciary address at the North Carolina Bar Association's annual meeting.
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Four Judicial Branch Employees Honored with Caswell Awards for 45 Years of Service
Congratulations to our four Judicial Branch employees honored with the prestigious Caswell Award.
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Chief Justice Martin Presents Friend of the Court Award to Judge Erwin Spainhour
Chief Justice Mark Martin has presented the Friend of the Court award to Judge Erwin Spainhour.
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NCCALJ Announces New Video Highlighting Commission's Work
The N.C. Commission on the Administration of Law and Justice (NCCALJ) has released a new video highlighting its work and commitment.
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Lisa M. Sheppard to be Executive Director of the Chief Justice's Commission on Professionalism
Lisa M. Sheppard has agreed to serve as executive director of the Chief Justice's Commission on Professionalism (CJCP).
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