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North Carolina Business Court Changes Announced by Judicial Branch
Judge Michael L. Robinson to become Chief Business Court Judge January 2025
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eCourts Kiosks Deploy to N.C. Courthouses with Scanners, Printers, Payment Services for the Public
New ADA-compliant, all-in-one self-service kiosks deploying to local courthouses starting in June.
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All Things Judicial Features an Interview with Charlotte Attorney Francis I. Parker
Parker shares about his early years and outlines what professionalism means for lawyers in North Carolina’s legal community.
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All Things Judicial Features an Interview with District Attorney Spencer Merriweather
Merriweather has served as Mecklenburg County's chief prosecutor since 2017.
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26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces Code-Green Severe Weather Alert for Court Operations on January 9, 2024
Due to inclement weather, all court sessions scheduled for TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2024, have been canceled and all matters will be rescheduled.
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26th Judicial District Announces Operational Changes Impacting Criminal Matters in Superior and District Court
Operational changes will be implemented, effective January 2, 2024, for courtrooms 1150, 4330, 5310, 8330, 8350, 8370, and 8390.
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eCourts is Now Live in Mecklenburg County
Now that eCourts is live, eFiling is required for attorneys for any new filings (including subsequent filings in open cases) in Mecklenburg.
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eCourts to Launch in Mecklenburg County on Monday, October 9, 2023
Once eCourts is live, eFiling will be required for attorneys for any new filings (including subsequent filings in open cases).
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Mecklenburg County eCourts Transition Process and Go-Live Timeline
Adjustments to courthouse operations will begin the weeks prior to October 9 to support the transition to eCourts.
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Portal Training for Attorneys and Judicial Partners for Mecklenburg County
NCAOC has scheduled virtual training sessions for attorneys and various judicial partners. Register for a session. Additional dates added.
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eFiling is Coming to Mecklenburg County Courts: Training Dates Announced for Attorneys and Judicial Partners
Training sessions will be offered for civil and criminal. Register for a session. Additional virtual dates added.
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Mecklenburg County Courts Upgrade to Digital Case Management System October 9, 2023
The Mecklenburg County courts' transition to the Odyssey / Enterprise Justice platform, commonly known as eCourts, is the second track.
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Jury Duty Scam Alert for Mecklenburg County
Mecklenburg County residents are receiving jury service scam phone calls from someone posing as law enforcement.
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New “Address of Record with the Court”
Attorneys may update their profile at portal.ncbar.gov to include a mailing address, phone number, and email to be used for Rule 5 service.
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26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Celebrates Jury Service with Annual Juror Appreciation Month and Week
Celebrating the 23rd Annual Juror Appreciation Week on July 10-14 with several events to be held at the Mecklenburg County Courthouse.
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Governor Cooper Announces Two Judicial Appointments
Governor Roy Cooper announced two judicial appointments to North Carolina District and Special Superior Courts.
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Jury Duty Scam Alert for Mecklenburg County
Mecklenburg County residents are receiving jury service scam phone calls from someone posing as law enforcement.
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All Things Judicial Spotlights Human Trafficking in the Charlotte-Metro Community
Guests discuss the 2023 report entitled Exploitation of Minors in the Queen City.
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Governor Cooper Appoints Superior Court Judge for Mecklenburg County
Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Judge Donald Cureton Jr. to serve as superior court judge in Mecklenburg County.
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26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces a CODE GREEN – SEVERE Weather Alert for Court Operations on September 30, 2022
All morning sessions will proceed as scheduled. All afternoon sessions of court are canceled.
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