By North Carolina Judicial Branch
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Jury Duty Scam Alert for Mecklenburg County
Mecklenburg County residents are receiving jury service scam phone calls from someone posing as law enforcement.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
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Email Scammers Claiming to Represent the Court Targeting the Public
Person County court officials have received phone calls from the public who have received emails from someone posing as a court official.
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![Senior Resident Superior Court Judge Jason Disbrow (center) with July 27 Recovery Court Graduates. Senior Resident Superior Court Judge Jason Disbrow (center) with July 27 Recovery Court Graduates.](/assets/styles/480x270/s3/2023-08/IMG_3303.png?VersionId=1LlJqVY0I6aK0V_Ir4FSihN7XL_yrZFp&itok=4vCITQOw)
All Things Judicial Focuses on Brunswick County Recovery Courts
Brunswick County is just one of 37 counties that operate 71 Recovery Courts across North Carolina.
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![Chief District Court Judge Beth Heath (holding award) poses with the Family Accountability and Recovery Court team. Chief District Court Judge Beth Heath (holding award) poses with the Family Accountability and Recovery Court team.](/assets/styles/480x270/s3/2023-07/Award%202023_2.jpg?VersionId=pOrLN8.xDaBU3c2dNFr_CiFm3S.8pNCP&itok=42xH3MCl)
Family Accountability Recovery Court Receives All Rise23 Leadership Award
This award recognizes exemplary service to the family treatment court field.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
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All Things Judicial Features Tour of the Supreme Court History Room
History Room is a legal history museum containing artifacts of North Carolina's judiciary and its contributions to American Jurisprudence.
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26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Celebrates Jury Service with Annual Juror Appreciation Month and Week
Celebrating the 23rd Annual Juror Appreciation Week on July 10-14 with several events to be held at the Mecklenburg County Courthouse.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
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All Things Judicial Features Interview with Chief Justice Paul Newby and Mrs. Macon Newby
Chief and Mrs. Newby share their experiences visiting all of North Carolina's 100 county courthouses.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
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Modifications to Human Trafficking Laws Strengthen Victims' Rights
The new law expands the definition of what is considered human trafficking and sexual servitude to mirror federal law.
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Chief Justice Newby Proclaims July 2023 as Juror Appreciation Month in the Judicial Branch
This month we recognize "the importance of jury service in protecting the rights of all people and its significance to the community.”
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North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission Unveils New Logo
The previous DRC logo has been retired and will no longer be used by the Commission.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
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All Things Judicial Features Interview with Former Chief Public Defender Wallace C. Harrelson
Harrelson was North Carolina's first and longest-serving public defender.
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All Things Judicial Features a Roundtable Discussion About Courthouse Security
A roundtable discussion about the importance of courthouse security in fulfilling the constitutional mission of the Judicial Branch.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
![The portrait of former N.C. Court of Appeals Chief Judge John C. Martin The portrait of former N.C. Court of Appeals Chief Judge John C. Martin](/assets/styles/480x270/s3/2023-05/Martin_WEB.jpg?VersionId=ZiFilw_Xjm1dSE4uFpeT31ivHsFYuVSZ&itok=R9mLeQjV)
Former N.C. Court of Appeals Chief Judge John C. Martin Honored During Portrait Presentation
Martin served as judge from 1985-1988, and 1992-2004, and as Chief Judge from 2004-2014.
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All Things Judicial Features Interview with Supreme Court of North Carolina Associate Justice Trey Allen
Allen is one of the two newest members on the Court having been elected in November 2022.
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Judicial Branch to Launch Safe Babies Court Team Pilot Programs
Safe Babies Court aims to reduce the time a child spends in foster care before reaching a permanent, safe home.
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N.C. Pro Bono Resource Center Announces 2022 Pro Bono Honor Society Inductees
The NCPBRC is proud to announce the induction of 552 attorneys into the 2022 North Carolina Attorney Pro Bono Society and 27 paralegals.
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Jury Duty Scam Alert for Mecklenburg County
Mecklenburg County residents are receiving jury service scam phone calls from someone posing as law enforcement.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
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MEDIA ADVISORY :: Active Shooter Exercise Planned for Granville County Courthouse
The courthouse will be closed to the public during this time.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
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All Things Judicial Features Interview with Attorney Walter F. Brinkley, Jr.
Inspired by father's real-life "To Kill a Mockingbird" trial, Brinkley participated in U.S. Supreme Court case to desegregate UNC Law.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
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Online Requests for Dismissal or Speeding Reduction of Traffic Citations Launches in Guide & File for eCourts Pilot Counties
Now available in Guide & File for eCourts pilot counties only (Harnett, Johnston, Lee, Wake).
By North Carolina Judicial Branch