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Study of N.C. Judicial Branch Reaches Midpoint of Work
Public hearings scheduled in August as N.C. Commission on the Administration of Law and Justice (NCCALJ) reaches midway point of its work.
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N.C. Court System Launches New Online Collections and Payments System
Citizens can now pay probation-related costs, fines and fees online with the launch of OCAP. Payments are available 24/7.
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Mental Health and Substance Use Task Force Presents Report of Recommendations
Chief Justice Mark Martin, DHHS Secretary Rick Brajer, and Task Force members presented Governor McCrory with a report of recommendations.
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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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Supreme Court to Hold Session at Historic Burke County Courthouse May 17-18
The Supreme Court of North Carolina will hold its May session of court at the Historic Burke County Courthouse in Morganton.
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Supreme Court of North Carolina Names New Clerk of Court
Chief Justice Mark Martin announces J. Bryan Boyd will be appointed as clerk of court
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District 9A Celebrates District Courts Anniversary
Person and Caswell counties recognize historic anniversaries.
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Judge Wanda Bryant to serve on Public Trust and Confidence Committee
Judge Wanda Bryant announced to serve on the North Carolina Commission on the Administration of Law and Justice (NCCALJ).
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Supreme Court Accepts Portrait of Former Justice George Wainwright Jr.
The Supreme Court of North Carolina met in Ceremonial Session to honor one of it's former members.
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Court Officials Host Randolph County Legislators to Discuss Technology in the State's Courts
Judge Marion Warren, director of the NCAOC, and Randolph County court officials hosted local legislators at the courthouse.
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Wake Forest Law to become home to newest North Carolina Business Court
The Wake Forest University School of Law will become home to the newest North Carolina Business Court.
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Court Officials Host Johnston and Moore County Legislators to Discuss Technology in the State's Courts
Judge Marion Warren, NCAOC director, and Moore and Johnston county court officials hosted local legislators at the courthouse.
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Governor McCrory Announces Judicial Appointment
Governor Pat McCrory has appointed Jeffery Foster as superior court judge in Judicial District 3A.
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NCAOC Hosts Legislators to Discuss Technology in the State's Courts
On Friday, March 4, the NCAOC hosted Representative John Faircloth and Senator Shirley Randleman to discuss the use of technology.
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Courthouses Statewide Launch New System to Search Court Records
North Carolina citizens can now easily search court records at the courthouse.
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Assistant Dean Sylvia Novinsky Named Director of N.C. Pro Bono Resource Center at Equal Access to Justice Commission
Chief Justice Mark D. Martin is pleased to announce that the North Carolina Equal Access to Justice Commission has hired Sylvia Novinsky.
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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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Chief Justice Mark Martin Announces Launch of Website Redesign Project
Chief Justice Mark Martin has announced the start of the NCcourts.org website redesign project.
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Judicial Standards Commission Names Carolyn Dubay as Executive Director
The North Carolina Judicial Standards Commission is pleased to announce the appointment of Carolyn Dubay as its new executive director.
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Chief Justice Mark Martin Announces Milestone Anniversaries of North Carolina Courts
Chief Justice Mark Martin announced today the upcoming milestone anniversaries of the Judicial Branch. Between 2016 and 2019.
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