By North Carolina Judicial Branch
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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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Chief Justice Beasley Issues Order Extending Several Existing Emergency Directives
The orders entered today by Chief Justice Beasley extend the effect of Emergency Directives 2–8.
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Chief Justice Cheri Beasley Appoints Chief District Court Judges in Stanly, Montgomery, Cleveland, Lincoln, Orange, and Chatham Counties
The appointments fill vacancies left by retirements in Judicial Districts 20A, 27B, and 15B.
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Chief Justice Beasley Orders Extension of Emergency Directive Regarding Summary Ejectment Cases
This directive requires that an affidavit be filed in residential evictions to confirm compliance with the federal CARES Act.
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Burke County Court Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
The courthouse remains open for business.
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Chief Justice Beasley Orders Extension of Emergency Directives Regarding Jury Trials and Court Facility Public Health Measures
The directives postpone jury trials, prescribe social distancing measures, and allow additional time for ejectment proceedings.
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Chief Justice Cheri Beasley Issues Emergency Orders Requiring Face Coverings in Courthouses and Planning for the Resumption of Jury Trials
Chief Justice Beasley announced that jury trials in North Carolina courts will be delayed through at least September.
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Chief Justice Cheri Beasley to Issue New Emergency Directives Related to COVID-19
The new directives will be issued during a press conference Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Watch live.
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Pitt County Courts to Hold First Session of Behavioral Health Treatment Court
The BHTC combines court supervision with mental health treatment.
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Caldwell County Clerk of Court Estates Division is Closed for COVID-19 Testing and Cleaning
The courthouse remains open for business.
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Pitt County Court Officials Issue Administrative Order Requiring Face Coverings in the Courthouse
The Order takes effect at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, and will remain in effect until further notice.
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26th Judicial District COVID-19 Modified Court Operations Beginning July 6, 2020
A listing of court operations in July for the 26th Judicial District Courts and Mecklenburg County Clerk of Superior Court’s Office.
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Chief Justice Beasley Issues Order Extending Several Existing Emergency Directives
The directives continue to allow increased use of technology and seek to limit foot traffic in courthouses.
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Chief Justice Beasley Delivers 2020 State of the Judiciary Address
The address focused on the Judicial Branch’s commitment to access, fairness, and impartiality for the people of North Carolina.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
Chief Justice Beasley to Deliver 2020 State of the Judiciary Address
WATCH LIVE on NCcourts.gov or the Judicial Branch Facebook page @NCcourts.
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Chief Justice Beasley Extends Emergency Orders Regarding Jury Trials and Court Facility Public Health Measures
Emergency directives postpone jury trials, prescribe social distancing measures, and allow extra time for summary ejectment proceedings.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
Caldwell County Court Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
The courthouse has been sanitized and remains open for business at this time.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
Alamance County Court Hearing Regarding NCDHHS vs. Ace Speedway Racing, Ltd. to be Streamed Live for Public
The hearing is open to the public and the media and public are encouraged to watch via live stream.
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