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Judicial Branch Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2023–24 Now Available Online
An overview of the Judicial Branch for fiscal year 2023-24. Also, find Statistical and Operational Reports and more statistics available.
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26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces Superior Court Division Civil Local Rules Changes and Invitation for Public Comments
Written comments are welcome on each proposed new and revised rule. The comment period is open from March 11, 2025, to April 1, 2025.
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Governor Stein Appoints District and Superior Court Judges for Districts 10, 14, and 22
Governor Josh Stein has appointed two district court judges and one superior court judge for District 10, 14, and 22.
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North Carolina Courts Receive $147,000 Grant to Expedite DWI Cases
The Governor’s Highway Safety Program grant will expedite Driving While Impaired (DWI) cases in Johnston, Mecklenburg, and Wake counties.
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Dates Announced for 27 Counties and N.C. Business Court to Expand Access to Justice
Dates were announced this week for the final two groups of counties and Business Court to expand access to justice with eCourts.
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26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces a Code Green Severe Weather Alert for Court Operations on February 20, 2025
Due to inclement weather, all court sessions scheduled for Thursday, February 20, 2025, are delayed until 11 a.m.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby Appoints Judge Matthew T. Houston to Business Court
Judge Matthew T. Houston is appointed as a business court judge, effective February 17, 2025, and will serve in Raleigh.
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eCourts Training Resources and Track 8 Transition Information
Find eCourts training registration information and resources for the legal community and upcoming Track 8 counties launching April 28, 2025.
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File & Serve (eFiling) and Portal Training Available for Attorneys and Judicial Partners Through April 2025
File and Serve (eFiling) and Portal training sessions are now available for attorneys and judicial partners through April 2025.
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eCourts is Now Live in 13 More Counties on N.C. Coastline
Bladen, Brunswick, Carteret, Columbus, Craven, Duplin, Jones, New Hanover, Onslow, Pamlico, Pender, Robeson, and Sampson counties.
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eCourts Conversion Continues on N.C. Coastline February 3, 2025
Track 7 counties: Bladen, Brunswick, Carteret, Columbus, Craven, Duplin, Jones, New Hanover, Onslow, Pamlico, Pender, Robeson, and Sampson.
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26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces a Code Green Severe Weather Alert for Court Operations on January 22, 2025
Due to inclement weather, all court sessions scheduled for Wednesday, January 22, 2025, are canceled.
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26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces a Code Green Severe Weather Alert for Court Operations on January 10, 2025
Due to inclement weather, all court sessions scheduled for Friday, January 10, 2025, will recess at 12:30 PM.
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eCourts Track 7 Go-Live Timeline and Transition Process Starting January 22, 2025
To support the Track 7 transition to eCourts, there will be significant adjustments to courthouse operations the week prior in all counties.
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Jury Duty Scam Alert for Mecklenburg County December 2024
Mecklenburg County residents are receiving jury service scam phone calls from someone posing as law enforcement.
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Supreme Court Amends Mediation Rule Sets
The Supreme Court’s orders were adopted on December 11, 2024, and the amendments become effective on January 6, 2025.
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Governor Cooper Appoints Superior Court Judge for District 17
Judge Douglas Green is appointed to serve as superior court judge in District 17 (Alamance County).
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Governor Cooper Appoints Superior Court Judge for District 19
Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Chief District Court Judge Sherri Elliott to serve as superior court judge in District 19, Catawba County.
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All Things Judicial Features Nine Former NCAOC Directors in Roundtable Discussion
The directors begin Part 1 by discussing how they received the "call of duty" from their respective chief justices.
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New County Clerks of Court Start in December
New Ashe, Beaufort, Bertie, Halifax, and Martin clerks start December 1
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