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Graham County Clerk of Superior Court’s Office Closed Due to an Exposure to COVID-19
Emergency filings will be accepted between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
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District Criminal Court Sessions Canceled in Beaufort County Due to an Exposure to COVID-19
The courthouse and clerk of superior court’s office is closed today (December 9) for cleaning, but will reopen at 8:00 a.m. on December 10.
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Court Sessions Suspended in Judicial District 22B (Davidson and Davie Counties) Due to COVID-19
All superior courts in both Davidson and Davie counties are suspended for the next two weeks (December 6-18).
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Mecklenburg County Youth Recovery Court Selected as One of Six Community-Based Youth Justice Startups Across the U.S.
This initiative is made possible by Youth Advocate Programs in partnership with Georgetown University’s Center for Juvenile Justice Reform.
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Pitt County District Court Sessions Canceled for December 1 Due to COVID-19 Testing
All sessions of superior court will take place as scheduled. The courthouse and clerk of superior court’s office remain open.
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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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Vance County Court Sessions Canceled for November 30, December 1, and December 3 Due to Exposure of COVID-19 at the Courthouse
The courthouse and clerk of superior court's office will be open during this time with limited staff.
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Supreme Court of North Carolina Adopts Universal Citation Format
The Court announced that it will begin using the universal citation method for judicial opinions and publications beginning January 1, 2021.
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Vance County Court Sessions Canceled for November 23-24 Due to Positive Cases of COVID-19
The clerk’s office is closed during this time. The courthouse is open and drop boxes will be located inside the courthouse for filings.
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Vance County Court Sessions Canceled for November 19 and 20 to Help Limit the Spread of COVID-19
The clerk’s office is closed during this time. Drop boxes will be located inside the courthouse for filings.
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Chief Justice Beasley Continues Court System COVID-19 Response; Extends Emergency Directives
Today's order extends emergency directives in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Mecklenburg County 17th Annual National Adoption Day Event
Children and their families will be recognized for their adoption on National Adoption Day on Saturday, November 21, at 10:00 a.m.
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Pitt County Superior Court Sessions Canceled for Week of November 9-13 Due to COVID-19 Testing
All sessions of district court will take place as scheduled.
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Wayne County District Criminal Sessions of Court Canceled for November 6, 2020, to Help Limit the Spread of COVID-19
The courthouse and clerk’s office remain open to the public.
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Iredell County Courts Cancel Most Sessions of Court Due to Exposures to COVID-19
The clerk of superior court’s office will be open from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. with limited staffing.
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Orange County Courts Closed / Canceled Due to a Positive Case of COVID-19
Court officials have been in communication with Orange County Public Health officials to coordinate the appropriate response.
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UPDATED: 26th Judicial District Expanded Court Operations for October & November 2020
Find updated details on expanding criminal district court operations, clerk of court hours, virtual hearing in civil cases, and jury trials.
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Public Required to Make Appointments with Beaufort County Clerk of Superior Court for Estates and Special Proceedings Matters
The new policy is being implemented to help protect the public and staff from the risk of COVID-19.
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Chief Justice Beasley Continues Court System COVID-19 Response; Modifies, Extends Emergency Directives
Today’s order also allows jury trials to resume in districts with an approved Jury Trial Resumption Plan.
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Former Chief Justice Beasley Declares Third Week of October 2020 as Conflict Resolution Week
Conflict Resolution Week is intended to recognize the importance of dispute resolution to the Judicial Branch and North Carolinians.
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