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Transylvania County Courts Adjusting Operations Due to COVID-19
District criminal court is canceled for August 5 and August 10. Superior criminal court is canceled for August 9-11.
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New All Things Judicial Podcast Episode Focuses on Civics Education in North Carolina
Hear interviews with teachers, Supreme Court justices, and information about free educational materials and Speakers Bureau.
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Glenn Gerding Reappointed as Appellate Defender
Glenn Gerding will continue as appellate defender following a vote by members of the North Carolina Commission on Indigent Defense Services.
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26th Judicial District Prepares for Expiration of CDC Eviction Moratorium
Mecklenburg County courts have collaborated with mediation services and nonprofits to connect landlords and tenants to resources.
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Face Covering Mandate Reinstated for Individuals Inside Mecklenburg County Courthouse
This order requires all individuals who enter the Mecklenburg County Courthouse to wear a face covering inside the building.
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Court of Appeals to Resume In-Person Oral Arguments in August
The Court of Appeals will resume its regular schedule of oral arguments in person when the fall session begins in August.
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North Carolina's Innocence Inquiry Commission Featured on the All Things Judicial Podcast
The latest episode of All Things Judicial features part one of a three-part series on the North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission.
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Chief District Court Judge Charlie Brown Reappointed as Chair of the North Carolina Sentencing and Policy Advisory Commission
Rowan County Chief District Court Judge Charlie Brown has been reappointed as chairman of the
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Chief Justice Newby Appoints Chief District Court Judges in Wake and Forsyth Counties
Appointments become effective August 1, 2021.
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New All Things Judicial Podcast Episode Explores the Facts, Fiction, and Opinion of Jury Service in North Carolina
Hear what experts and everyday North Carolinians have to say about jury duty.
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Eugene “Gene” Soar Named as Clerk of the North Carolina Court of Appeals
Clerk Soar succeeds Daniel Horne, who is retiring after over 30 years of service at the Court and who served as clerk of court since 2015.
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Chief Justice Newby Proclaims July as Juror Appreciation Month in the Judicial Branch
The ceremonial proclamation declares Juror Appreciation Month “to recognize the importance of jury service to the community.”
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Dr. Donald van der Vaart Appointed as New Chief Administrative Law Judge
Dr. van der Vaart succeeds Judge Julian Mann as Chief Administrative Law Judge and Director of the Office of Administrative Hearings.
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Chief Justice Newby Presents Judge Julian Mann with the Friend of the Court Award for Over 31 Years of Service
The award is the highest honor given by the Judicial Branch and comes at the expiration of Judge Mann's eighth consecutive four-year term.
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Governor Roy Cooper Appoints District Attorney
Travis Page will serve as District Attorney in Gaston County.
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Governor Roy Cooper appoints Superior Court Judge
Jesse Caldwell, IV, to serve as Superior Court Judge for Judicial District 27A (Gaston County).
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New All Things Judicial Podcast Episode Focuses on ACEs-Informed Courts
ACEs refers to adverse childhood experiences of some children who appear in North Carolina courts.
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Chief Justice Newby Rescinds June 7 Order
As of the date of today's order, none of the Chief Justice's COVID-19 related emergency directives remain in place.
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Governor Cooper Appoints District Court Judge
Joal Broun will serve in Judicial District 15B (Chatham and Orange counties).
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Face Covering Mandate Lifted for Fully Vaccinated Individuals Inside Mecklenburg County Courthouse
This order is effective June 9 and rescinds and replaces provisions for face coverings and social distancing set forth in previous orders.
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