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All Things Judicial Features an Interview with Historic Superior Court Judge Shirley L. Fulton
Fulton was the first African American woman prosecutor in Mecklenburg County, and first African American woman superior court judge in NC.
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Governor Cooper Appoints District and Superior Court Judges
Governor Roy Cooper has announced the following judicial appointments to Superior Court District 4 and District Court District 26.
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Mecklenburg County’s Longest-Serving District Court Judge Rickye McKoy-Mitchell Retires
Judge McKoy-Mitchell’s Ceremonial Closing of Court will be held on September 1, 2022, and livestreamed for viewing.
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26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces All Sessions of Court Will Operate as Normally Scheduled on July 15, 2022
The Mecklenburg County Clerk of Superior Court’s Office will be open to the public between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
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26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces Court Closures Due to the Presence of Gas Odor Permeating the Courthouse
All sessions of district and superior court are cancelled for the afternoon session on Thursday, July 14, 2022.
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Governor Cooper Announces Two District Court Judge Appointments
Governor Roy Cooper has announced two district court judge appointments for Judicial Districts 10 and 26.
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26th Judicial District Announces Changes To Scheduling In Courtrooms 1130 And 1150
The next phase involves the scheduling of cases in Courtrooms 1130 and 1150.
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All Things Judicial Focuses on North Carolina Magistrates
Magistrates are often the public's first contact with judicial review.
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26th Judicial District Recovery Court S.T.E.P. Program to Hold Celebrations
Two celebrations will be held to honor and recognize participants for their dedication to recovery.
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Face Covering Mandate and Other COVID-19 Protocols Lifted as 26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Expands Court Operations
Administrative Order (22-R-396) addresses the use of face coverings and other COVID-19 protocols in the Mecklenburg County Courthouse.
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UPDATED: 26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces Modified Court Operations effective March 1, 2022 through March 31, 2022
The new modifications to court operations are effective March 1-31, 2022. See the updated attached reference chart for full details.
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26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces Modified Court Operations effective February 1, 2022 through February 28, 2022
The new modifications to court operations are effective February 1-28, 2022. See the attached reference chart for full details.
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26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces All Sessions of Court Will Operate as Normally Scheduled on January 21, 2022
All court sessions will operate normally on Friday. See full details.
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26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces a CODE GREEN – SEVERE Weather Alert for Court Operations on January 19, 2022
Many court sessions are delayed. See full details for times.
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26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces a CODE GREEN – SEVERE Weather Alert for Court Operations on January 18, 2022
Many court sessions are canceled with some exceptions and delayed openings. See full details.
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10-Digit Dialing Now Required for Calling Judicial Offices
All calls to judicial offices and court staff will need to be made using 10-digit dialing with the area code plus the number.
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26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces Modified Court Operations effective January 1, 2022 through January 31, 2022
The new modifications to court operations are effective January 1-31, 2022. See the attached reference chart for full details.
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Governor Cooper Announces Four Judicial Appointments
Governor Roy Cooper announced four judicial appointments to Superior and District Courts across the state.
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Governor Cooper Appoints Superior Court Judge for Mecklenburg County
Kimberly Best will fill the vacant seat created by the retirement of Robert Bell.
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Mecklenburg County Magistrates Marriage Ceremonies
Effective immediately, marriage ceremonies will resume Monday through Friday by appointment only, between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
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