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Governor Cooper Appoints Two Judges
Sally Kirby Turner as superior court judge in District 27B and J. Alex Pully as district court judge in District 3B.
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eCourts is Now Live in Harnett, Johnston, Lee, and Wake Counties
eCourts is officially live in the four pilot counties (Harnett, Johnston, Lee, and Wake) today, Monday, February 13.
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Supreme Court Adopts New General Rule of Practice
New Rule 29, “Definition of ‘Seal,’” is in furtherance of the Judicial Branch’s eCourts initiative and is effective on 13 February 2023.
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Governor Cooper Appoints Superior Court Judge for Durham County
Governor Cooper has appointed the Honorable Judge Shamieka Rhinehart to serve as Superior Court Judge in Durham County.
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MEMORANDUM to Attorneys: eFiling in eCourts Pilot Counties
Once eCourts is live, eFiling will be required for attorneys for any new filings made in these four counties.
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eCourts Integrated Case Management Go-Live Date Announcement for February 13
The go-live date for the four pilot counties (Harnett, Johnston, Lee and Wake) for the eCourts ICMS and eFiling will be Monday, February 13.
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All Things Judicial Features an Interview with Former Supreme Court of North Carolina Associate Justice Harry C. Martin
Martin served on the Superior Court, Court of Appeals, Supreme Court, and Cherokee Supreme Court.
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Governor Cooper Appoints Superior Court Judge for Nash County
Timothy W. Wilson will serve as Superior Court Judge in Judicial District 7A serving Nash County.
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Governor Cooper Appoints Superior Court Judge for Mecklenburg County
Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Judge Donald Cureton Jr. to serve as superior court judge in Mecklenburg County.
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Pitt County Court Schedule Adjusted for Monday, December 5
Court will be delayed due to several swearing in ceremonies.
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Governor Cooper Appoints Superior Court Judge for Guilford County
Governor Cooper appointed The Honorable Tonia Cutchin to serve as superior court Judge in Judicial District 18E.
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Judges Recognized for Certification as Science and Technology Resource Judges
The judges have been certified as Science and Technology Resource Judges for our State by the National Courts and Sciences Institute (NCSI).
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Governor Cooper Appoints Superior Court Judge for Guilford County
Stephanie L. Reese will serve as Superior Court Judge in Judicial District 18B, serving part of Guilford County.
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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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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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MEMORANDUM :: eCourts Launch Delay
In order to ensure a successful launch, the decision has been made to delay the pilot county eCourts Odyssey ICMS.
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Governor Cooper Appoints District and Superior Court Judges
Governor Roy Cooper has announced the following judicial appointments to Superior Court District 4 and District Court District 26.
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eCourts Target Date for Pilot County Odyssey ICMS Implementation
The Odyssey ICMS is projected to launch in four pilot counties of Harnett, Johnston, Lee, and Wake.
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Governor Cooper Appoints District Attorney for Cabarrus County
Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Ashlie P. Shanley to serve as district attorney in Prosecutorial District 25 (Cabarrus County).
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