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eCourts is Now Live in 13 More Counties on N.C. Coastline
Bladen, Brunswick, Carteret, Columbus, Craven, Duplin, Jones, New Hanover, Onslow, Pamlico, Pender, Robeson, and Sampson counties.
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eCourts Conversion Continues on N.C. Coastline February 3, 2025
Track 7 counties: Bladen, Brunswick, Carteret, Columbus, Craven, Duplin, Jones, New Hanover, Onslow, Pamlico, Pender, Robeson, and Sampson.
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eCourts Track 7 Go-Live Timeline and Transition Process Starting January 22, 2025
To support the Track 7 transition to eCourts, there will be significant adjustments to courthouse operations the week prior in all counties.
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eCourts Training Resources and Track 7 Transition Information
Find eCourts training registration information and resources for the legal community and upcoming Track 7 counties launching February 2025.
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File & Serve (eFiling) and Portal Training Available for Attorneys and Judicial Partners Through February 2025
File and Serve (eFiling) and Portal training sessions are now available for attorneys and judicial partners through February 2025.
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North Carolina Implementing Convenient Debit Card Payments for Jury Service
Jurors will begin receiving jury service payments on pre-paid debit cards in lieu of paper checks starting in 30+ counties this month.
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Chief Justice Newby Issues Order for Brunswick, Columbus, New Hanover, and Pender Counties
View an order declaring catastrophic conditions resulting from severe weather and flood advisories in these counties.
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Governor Cooper Appoints District Attorney for New Hanover and Pender Counties
Governor Cooper has appointed Rebecca Donaldson to serve as district attorney in Prosecutorial District 6 (New Hanover and Pender counties).
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eCourts Expanding to All 100 Counties in 2025 and N.C. Business Court
Details of the eCourts transition announced provide all remaining county groupings for Tracks 7-10 and additional go-live dates for 2025.
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Safe Babies Court Begins Enrolling Families in Three North Carolina Counties
Safe Babies Court officially began accepting families this summer in Mitchell, New Hanover, and Yancey counties.
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All Things Judicial Profiles New Safe Babies Courts
Pilot programs begin in Brunswick, Durham, Mitchell, New Hanover, and Yancey counties.
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Governor Cooper Appoints Superior Court Judge for New Hanover and Pender Counties
Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Ricardo Jensen to serve as superior court judge in Judicial District 6 (New Hanover and Pender Counties).
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All Things Judicial "Fright Court" Episode Focuses on Two Haunted County Courthouses and the Tale of Legendary Accused Murderer Tom Dooley
Each Halloween, we release a special episode called "Fright Court," where we focus on ghostly legends associated with our legal community.
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Assistant Public Defender Receives 2022 Professionalism Award
The award was presented to Max Ashworth by Chief Justice Paul Newby.
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Judicial Branch Launches Courtroom Audio Visual (CRAVE) Project to Safely and Securely Hold Remote Court Proceedings
The technology will greatly reduce the need for an in-person appearance in some cases and reduce courthouse foot traffic.
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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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Chief Justice Paul Newby Visits Brunswick, New Hanover, and Pender Counties During 100 County Tour
At each county courthouse, he greets courthouse personnel to thank them for their hard work and dedication in keeping courts open this year.
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Mapping Reveals Extreme Racial Disparities in North Carolina Driver’s License Suspensions, New Website Offers Help
NCPBRC has created a story map project that reveals extreme racial disparities in North Carolina driver’s license suspensions by county.
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New Hanover County Courthouse Will Reduce Office Hours
Beginning Wednesday, April 8, the New Hanover County Clerk of Courts Office will be open between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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Supreme Court of North Carolina Cancels April and May Travel Sessions
Travel sessions of court planned for Durham, New Hanover, Cumberland, and Moore counties are canceled due to COVID-19 health concerns.
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