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ADVISORY :: Oral Arguments in Harper, et al. v Hall, et al. to be Held Virtually
The media and public can view the oral arguments on YouTube.
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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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Supreme Court of North Carolina Names Grant Buckner as the New Clerk of Court
Buckner takes over the role from Amy Funderburk, who will be leaving the position in February.
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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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All Things Judicial Podcast Focuses on Human Trafficking Diversion Court
WORTH Court is a specialized court designed to help human trafficking survivors with supportive care and intervention services.
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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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First Chief Public Defender Appointed for Cleveland and Lincoln Counties
Lydia A. Hoza to serve a four year term as the first public defender for Judicial District 27B.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby Proclaims January 2022 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month for the Judicial Branch
Chief Justice Paul Newby has proclaimed January 2022 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month in the Judicial Branch by way of a judicial order.
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New All Things Judicial Episode Features Highlights from Inaugural Season
Podcast features highlights from six of the 25 episodes produced during its inaugural season.
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Supreme Court of North Carolina Issues an Administrative Order Regarding Recusal Motions
The Supreme Court of North Carolina has issued an administrative order regarding motions for the disqualification or recusal of justices.
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All Things Judicial Focuses on Charitable Giving Through the State Employees Combined Campaign
Featuring a select number of charities supported by Judicial Branch employees.
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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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Rate Increases for Private Assigned Counsel to Take Effect January 1, 2022
For the first time since the legislatively mandated rate cuts of 2011, the IDS Commission was able to raise the district court rates.
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All Things Judicial Discusses the Judicial Branch's Allocation in the North Carolina State Budget
The recent state budget made the largest investment ever in the Judicial Branch.
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Chief Justice's Remote Proceedings Task Force Holds Inaugural Meeting
The Task Force will work to develop a process to utilize audio visual technology to hold remote hearings for those in detention facilities.
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All Things Judicial Focuses on the Cherokee Tribal Courts of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians
Each November, the Branch recognizes American Indian Heritage Month and celebrates the heritage of American Indians in North Carolina.
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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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Chief Justice's Task Force on ACEs-Informed Courts Holds Second In-Person Meeting
The Task Force holds quarterly meetings in various regions of the state.
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