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Chief Justice Paul Newby Proclaims the Week of October 24-28 as Innocence Inquiry Commission Week
This year marks 15 years of operation for the Innocence Inquiry Commission.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby Declares Third Week of October 2022 as Conflict Resolution Week
Conflict Resolution Week is intended to recognize the importance of dispute resolution to the Judicial Branch and to North Carolinians.
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All Things Judicial Highlights the North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission
Each year, the North Carolina Judicial Branch recognizes Conflict Resolution Day which falls on October 20, 2022.
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![Chief Justice Paul Newby completed his historic 100-county courthouse tour in Dare County. Chief Justice Paul Newby completed his historic 100-county courthouse tour in Dare County.](/assets/styles/480x270/s3/2022-10/Newby_DareCounty_WEB.jpg?VersionId=EoQ3.3DEcxZSRljGgzVtd93EN_KKeszv&itok=oLJjl-ou)
Chief Justice Paul Newby Completes His Historic 100-County Tour from Murphy to Manteo
Newby is the first sitting chief justice to visit all of North Carolina's courthouses from Murphy to Manteo.
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North Carolina Conference of Clerks of Superior Court 2022-2023 Officers Sworn In
The 2022-2023 executive officers were sworn in by Supreme Court of North Carolina Associate Justice Phil Berger, Jr.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby's 100-County Tour Nears Completion with Visits to Greene, Lenoir, and Wayne Counties
These three county courthouses are 96, 97, and 98 out of the 100 counties on his tour.
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26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces a CODE GREEN – SEVERE Weather Alert for Court Operations on September 30, 2022
All morning sessions will proceed as scheduled. All afternoon sessions of court are canceled.
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All Things Judicial Features an Interview with Historic Superior Court Judge Shirley L. Fulton
Fulton was the first African American woman prosecutor in Mecklenburg County, and first African American woman superior court judge in NC.
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Supreme Court of North Carolina to Hold Session at Historic 1767 Chowan County Courthouse October 3-4
The Supreme Court of North Carolina will hold its October session of court at the Historic 1767 Chowan County Courthouse in Edenton.
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![University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill professor John Orth (left) and Chief Justice Paul Newby (right) during a 2018 lecture in the North Carolina State Capitol. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill professor John Orth (left) and Chief Justice Paul Newby (right)](/assets/styles/480x270/s3/2022-09/Screen%20Shot%202022-09-13%20at%202.38.21%20PM.jpg?VersionId=arkaIj_DqXPu2GXxyJ5x2mIhySuZPjM1&itok=EL3GpwdT)
All Things Judicial Features Chief Justice Paul Newby and University of North Carolina Professor John Orth in a Constitution Day Episode
Newby and Orth co-authored the book entitled, "The North Carolina State Constitution."
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![Chief Justice Newby at the Union County courthouse. Chief Justice Newby at the Union County courthouse.](/assets/styles/480x270/s3/2022-09/IMG_5942.jpg?VersionId=xxxbITCsQyGbXsZwPHBf8SaK2fxMyWjZ&itok=K2TzzABM)
Chief Justice Paul Newby's 100-County Tour Visits Cabarrus, Rowan, and Union Counties
The tour began in May 2021, and when completed, Newby will be the first chief justice to visit all of North Carolina's courthouses.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby's 100-County Tour Visits Randolph County
The tour began in May 2021, and when completed, Newby will be the first chief justice to visit all of North Carolina's courthouses.
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![Chief Justice Paul Newby visited the Montgomery County Courthouse as part of his 100-county tour Chief Justice Paul Newby visited the Montgomery County Courthouse as part of his 100-county tour](/assets/styles/480x270/s3/2022-09/Chef%20Justice%20Newby%20Montgomery%20County%20WEB.jpg?VersionId=0qwgqLlFi0wjeyqi5Gr98jvxW2jM0FNz&itok=RVzymruX)
Chief Justice Paul Newby's 100-County Tour Visits Montgomery, Moore, Randolph, and Stanly Counties
The tour began in May 2021, and when completed, Newby will be the first chief justice to visit all of North Carolina's courthouses.
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MEDIA ADVISORY :: North Carolina Human Trafficking Commission to Hold Annual Conference
The North Carolina Human Trafficking Commission (HTC) will hold its annual conference at the Hilton North Hills on September 7-8 in Raleigh.
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All Things Judicial Features an Interview with Former Campbell University President Norman Adrian Wiggins
In 1976, Wiggins founded the law school at Campbell University named in his honor, the Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law.
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Mecklenburg County’s Longest-Serving District Court Judge Rickye McKoy-Mitchell Retires
Judge McKoy-Mitchell’s Ceremonial Closing of Court will be held on September 1, 2022, and livestreamed for viewing.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby's 100-County Tour Visits Martin and Pitt Counties
When completed, Newby will be the first chief justice to visit all of North Carolina's courthouses from Murphy to Manteo.
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Jury Duty Scam Alert for Cumberland County
Cumberland County residents are receiving calls from someone posing as law enforcement indicating a judge has signed an arrest warrant.
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All Things Judicial Focuses on North Carolina's School Justice Partnerships
School Justice Partnerships focus on keeping kids in school and out of court.
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All Things Judicial Features an Interview with former Chief Justice James G. Exum, Jr.
Exum reflects on his early life, career in the state judicial system, and the importance of the judiciary in maintaining our democracy.
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