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Chief Justice Beasley Orders Extension of Time in Bail Bond Forfeiture Proceedings
Today's order further extends time in certain bail bond forfeiture proceedings.
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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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Innocence Inquiry Commission to Hold a Hearing on State v. Coatney Williams
The hearing is anticipated to last three days and will be livestreamed.
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Statement from Chief Justice Cheri Beasley on the Passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Our country has lost a great jurist in Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
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Public Required to Make Appointment with Carteret County Clerk of Superior Court for Estates Matters
Anyone who needs to conduct business with the estates office is asked to call 252-504-4455 for assistance with scheduling an appointment.
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Chief Justice Beasley Extends Emergency Directives in Response to COVID-19
The order extends all unexpired Emergency Directives: 2-6, 8-15, 18, 20-22.
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Carteret County Court Sessions Canceled Through September 16
The courthouse is closed due to a positive case of COVID-19 while it is being cleaned and disinfected and employees undergo testing.
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Wake County Chief Public Defender Appointed
Deonte’ L. Thomas has been appointed as the chief public defender for Wake County.
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North Carolina General Assembly Recognizes 50 Years of Public Defense in North Carolina
Public defenders met with members of the North Carolina General Assembly at the Legislative Building to mark the 50th anniversary.
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Public Defenders to Convene with Legislators to Recognize 50th Anniversary of Public Defense in North Carolina
North Carolina public defenders will meet with legislators to recognize 50 years of public defenders in North Carolina.
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North Carolina Court System Launches Free, Online Document Preparation Tool - eCourts Guide & File
Guide & File is available 24/7 in all counties for attorneys and the public to prepare court documents online in just a few steps.
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Task Force Adopts Two More Criminal Justice Reform Recommendations
The recommendations are to include race on data reporting and to require racial equity training for court personnel.
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Chief Justice Cheri Beasley Appoints Chief District Court Judge in Judicial District 10 (Wake County)
District Court Judge Debra S. Sasser will succeed Chief District Court Judge Robert B. Rader upon his retirement.
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Chief Justice Beasley Extends Emergency Directives 2-6, 8, 18, and 22
The emergency directive extends Emergency Directives 2–6 and 8, and includes a modification and extension of Emergency Directives 18 and 22.
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North Carolina Judicial Branch Celebrates Women’s Equality Day on August 26
North Carolina has a long history of trailblazing women who have served as judges and justices in our state courts.
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Chief Justice Beasley Extends Emergency Directives Regarding Jury Trials, Evictions, and Public Health Measures
Directives postpone jury trials, affect summary ejectments, and prescribe social distancing measures.
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Pitt County Regularly Scheduled Court Sessions Resume for August 14
All court sessions were canceled on August 12 and some on August 13 due to a courthouse employee testing positive for COVID-19.
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Pitt County Criminal Court Sessions Cancelled for August 13
Sessions of district and superior criminal court are cancelled again for August 13 due to a court employee testing positive for COVID-19.
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Pitt County Court Sessions Canceled for August 12
Sessions of small claims, district and superior court are canceled due to a courthouse employee testing positive for COVID-19.
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26th Judicial District COVID-19 Modified Court Operations for August 2020
A listing of court operations in August for the 26th Judicial District Courts and Mecklenburg County Clerk of Superior Court’s Office.
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