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Chief Justice Cheri Beasley's Appointments to Councils, Committees, and Commissions
Chief Justice Beasley made appointments to several councils, committees, and commissions.
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Chief Justice Beasley Swears In Judge Edward A. Pone as Chief District Court Judge in Judicial District 12 (Cumberland County)
Chief Justice Cheri Beasley swore in Judge Edward A. Pone as chief district court judge for Judicial District 12 covering Cumberland County.
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Former Chief Justice Cheri Beasley Presents 2019 Professionalism Awards to Three Recipients
James Ferguson, Fred Lind, and former Justice Patricia Timmons-Goodson received the award on January 22 in Raleigh.
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Chief Justice Beasley Appoints Chief District Court Judge in Judicial District 12 (Cumberland County)
Chief District Court Judge Edward A. Pone will succeed Chief District Court Judge Robert Stiehl upon his retirement.
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Former Chief Justice Beasley and Governor Cooper Declare January 2020 as Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness Month
The chief justice joins government leaders today to declare January 2020 as Human Trafficking Prevention Month.
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WATCH LIVE WEDNESDAY: Chief Justice Beasley Joins Governor to Declare January as Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness Month
WATCH LIVE: Wednesday, January 15 at 10:00 a.m. on the Judicial Branch’s Facebook Live (@NCcourts)
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Statement from Chief Justice Cheri Beasley on the Passing of Judge Ola M. Lewis
Judge Lewis served as senior resident superior court judge for Judicial District 13B (Brunswick County).
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North Carolina Appellate Courts Adopt New Case Citation Format
The change makes cases more accessible and searchable online.
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Former Chief Justice Beasley Reconvenes State Judicial Council December 5
The State Judicial Council met on Thursday, December 5, at the North Carolina Judicial Center in Raleigh.
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Advisory: Chief Justice Beasley Reconvenes State Judicial Council
Chief Justice Cheri Beasley will reconvene the North Carolina State Judicial Council on Thursday, December 5, in Raleigh.
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Opportunities to Celebrate with the Supreme Court of North Carolina in 2019
Mark your calendar with the following three opportunities to celebrate our Supreme Court of North Carolina!
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Chief Justice Beasley to Swear-in New Chief District Court Judge
Chief Justice Cheri Beasley will swear-in Judge Robert K. Martelle as Chief District Court Judge for Judicial District 29A.
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Foster Care Adoptions Finalized as Part of Mecklenburg County 16th Annual National Adoption Day Event
Adopted children and families will be recognized on Saturday, November 23, beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the Mecklenburg County Courthouse.
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Domestic Violence eFiling System Now Available in Mecklenburg County to Increase Victim Safety
The new system provides electronic filing for protective orders with the assistance of a domestic violence advocate.
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Chief Justice Beasley Presents Court’s Highest Award to Whichard and Miskimon for Civics Education Service Related to Bicentennial
Justice Willis Whichard and attorney Scott Miskimon were presented with Friend of the Court awards for their service to the Judicial Branch.
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Chief Justice Beasley Convenes District Court Judges for Workshop on Implementing School Justice Partnerships and Recovery Courts
The purpose of the workshop is to create action plans for the implementation of School Justice Partnerships (SJP) and Recovery Courts.
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Pitt County Schools, Law Enforcement, and Courts Start New Program to Keep Kids in School and Out of Court
Local court, school, law enforcement, juvenile justice and county officials convened to sign the SJP Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
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Supreme Court Celebrates 200th Anniversary by Holding Court Sessions in Guilford, Orange, and Johnston Counties
The Supreme Court of North Carolina will hold court sessions in Greensboro, Hillsborough, and Smithfield on November 18, 19, and 22.
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Swearing-In Ceremony for District Court Judge J. Rex Marvel
The swearing-in ceremony for District Court Judge J. Rex Marvel will be held on Friday, November 8, 2019, at 1:00 p.m.
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All Rise! North Carolina Museum of History Exhibit Celebrates the 200th Anniversary of the Supreme Court of North Carolina
Law and Justice: The Supreme Court of North Carolina, 1819–2019 opens November 15 through May 2020.
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