By North Carolina Judicial Branch
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Carteret County Estates Division Closed for the Next 14 Days
The courthouse and other clerk of superior court offices remain open.
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All Things Judicial Podcast Bonus Episode Features Supreme Court Clerk of Court and North Carolina’s Newest Appellate Court Judges
Clerk Amy Funderburk identifies historic courtroom artifacts and Chief Justice Paul Newby introduces our newest appellate court judges.
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26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Expands Court Operations Effective March 15, 2021
Mecklenburg County Chief District Court Judge Elizabeth Trosch entered an Administrative Order expanding court operations effective Monday.
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New Order Issued by Chief Justice Paul Newby March 12
Order extends the emergency directives an additional 30 days in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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North Carolina Judicial Branch Celebrates National Ethics Awareness Month
The Judicial Branch and Judicial Standards Commission promote the importance of judicial ethics to public confidence in our courts.
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![Jimbo Perry (left) in a pre-COVID interview with Mel Wright Jimbo Perry (left) in a pre-COVID interview with Mel Wright](/assets/styles/480x270/s3/2021-03/Screen%20Shot%202021-03-09%20at%203.21.46%20PM.png?VersionId=fR6aqMCio5QnUv_PZ4K5rE9gLPKlYd9.&itok=bs27o2yC)
New All Things Judicial Podcast Episode Focuses on Enhancing Professionalism Among North Carolina Lawyers
Chief Justice’s Commission on Professionalism Executive Director Mel Wright interviews Kinston attorney Jimbo Perry.
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North Carolina Court of Appeals Issues Temporary Courtroom Use Guidelines for Spring Session 2021
The guidelines will be in effect for April, May, and June and will expire on June 15, 2021.
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Beaufort County Courts and Court Offices Return to Normal Business Hours
All courts and court offices will return to normal operational hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) effective March 3.
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UPDATE :: Transylvania County Courts Closing Early Through March 5 Due to COVID-19
Adjustments are being made to the operations of the courthouse, courts, and clerk's office through March 5.
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New All Things Judicial Podcast Episode Hosted by Associate Justice Michael Morgan
Associate Justice Morgan interviewed retired Court of Appeals Judge Wanda Bryant and current Court of Appeals Judge Fred Gore.
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Pitt County Clerk of Superior Court’s Office Alters Office Hours Due to COVID-19
The courthouse will remain open, and all superior courts, district courts, and small claims courts will proceed as scheduled February 22-23.
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Haywood County Clerk of Superior Court’s Office Achieves an Effective Audit Opinion
No action plans were necessary for any internal controls.
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Pitt County District Court Sessions Canceled through February 16 Due to COVID-19
The courthouse and clerk of superior court’s office remain open.
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New Order Issued by Chief Justice Newby February 12
Chief Justice Paul Newby issued an order today extending emergency directives in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Extends Postponement of Non-Essential In-Person Hearings Until March 12, 2021
This Mecklenburg County order will be in effect from February 12 until March 12.
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Pitt County District Court Sessions Canceled for February 10-15 Due to COVID-19
District court cases set for court February 10-15 will be continued administratively.
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North Carolina Judicial Branch Launches New Podcast “All Things Judicial”
First episode features the crimes of human trafficking that occur in North Carolina and how to recognize and prevent them.
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Pitt County District Court Sessions Canceled for February 9-12 Due to COVID-19
District court cases set for court February 9 -12 will be continued administratively.
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Chief Justice Newby Appoints Chief District Court Judge in Davidson and Davie Counties
Appointment effective February 1, 2021.
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North Carolina Commission of Indigent Defense Services Re-appoints Juvenile and Capital Defender
Members voted to re-appoint Eric Zogry as the juvenile defender and Robert E. Sharpe as the capital defender.
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