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North Carolina Office of Indigent Defense Services Issues Statement on the Death of George Floyd
The statement includes a pledge to assist the defense community in its efforts to identify and fight racism in North Carolina Courts.
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Associate Justice Anita Earls Named Co-Chair of Governor’s Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice
Justice Earls was named co-chair, along with North Carolina Attorney General Stein, of the Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice.
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A Statement from the North Carolina Conference of District Attorneys on George Floyd
Read the statement by the Conference of District Attorneys condemning the tragic and unnecessary loss of George Floyd's life.
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Chief Public Defenders and State Defenders of North Carolina Adopt Resolution Denouncing the Murder of George Floyd
The resolution also addresses disproportionate policing, justice and health system inequities, and structural racism.
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North Carolina Faith and Justice Alliance Steering Committee to Convene
The Alliance seeks to build a coalition of faith-based groups and legal practitioners to help North Carolinians who lack legal resources.
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26th Judicial District COVID-19 Modified Operations for June 2020
Find highlights from the June 1, 2020 Administrative Order pertaining to modified court operations for Mecklenburg County for June 2020.
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Chief Justice Beasley Addresses the Intersection of Justice and Protests around the State
The press conference was held in the courtroom at the Supreme Court of North Carolina, downtown Raleigh.
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ADVISORY: Chief Justice Beasley to Hold Press Conference
Chief Justice Beasley to speak about the intersection of the justice system and the protests occurring in cities across North Carolina.
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Chief Justice Beasley Issues New Emergency Orders Staying Evictions and Extending Filing Deadlines
Orders extend emergency directives, time for filing a notice of appeal, stay pending evictions, and create an eviction mediation program.
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Mary Pollard Appointed as Executive Director of the North Carolina Office of Indigent Defense Services
Pollard is expected to begin her new role in August and will replace Thomas Maher, who was the executive director for the past 11 years.
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Court of Appeals Designs Seminar to Help Law Students Impacted by COVID-19
The five-week series is designed to provide students with practical knowledge and experience in a lost summer for learning application.
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Chief Justice Beasley Issues New Order and Emergency Directives Expanding North Carolina Court Operations
The orders extend filing deadlines, postpone jury trials, and require in-person court operations to take place with some restrictions.
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Chief Justice Beasley Announces How the Courts will Begin Expanding Operations
WATCH LIVE: Chief Justice Beasley to hold press conference about court operations Thursday at 10:00 a.m.
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ADVISORY: Chief Justice Beasley to Hold Press Conference about Court Operations
A virtual press conference will be held on Thursday, May 21, to announce new directives affecting statewide court operations.
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Pitt County Court Officials Form COVID-19 Courthouse Advisory Committee
The committee will provide recommendations on how courthouse operations can resume in a safe, healthy, and timely manner.
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N.C. Pro Bono Resource Center Announces 2019 Pro Bono Honor Society Inductees
The NCPBRC is proud to announce the induction of 520 attorneys into the 2019 North Carolina Pro Bono Society.
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Chief Justice Cheri Beasley Declares May as Drug Court Month for the Judicial Branch
Drug Court Month is a celebration of the lives restored by drug court.
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North Carolina Pro Bono Resource Center Launches Legal Clinic to Lessen Impact of COVID-19
Small businesses and nonprofits can request free legal assistance through the NC Pro Bono Resource Center’s website.
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North Carolina Courts Expand Remote Operations Amid COVID-19
North Carolina’s court system continues to work on plans for phasing back to full operations.
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Chief Justice Beasley Extends Emergency Directives Until May 30
The order extends the effect of previously issued emergency directives until May 30, 2020.
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