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Mecklenburg County Announces Temporary Modification of Court Schedule Announcement in Response to COVID-19
Updated March 18. The 26th Judicial District will operate under a limited court schedule, effective Monday, March 16, 2020.
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Wake County Courts Response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Local judicial officials have made decisions regarding local court proceedings in a memo to the Wake County Bar.
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Chief Justice Beasley Announces Judicial Branch Response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Effective Monday, March 16, superior court and district court proceedings will be rescheduled for at least 30 days, with some exceptions.
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Updates on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
See the latest updates and announcements from the Judicial Branch on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation throughout the state.
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Judge L. Todd Burke Awarded the Order of the Long Leaf Pine
Judge Burke was honored with award for his 25 years of service.
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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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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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Edgecombe County Community Forum September 28: Connect with the Community Resources Available to You
15th biennium Community Forum is free to the public and helps connect citizens with community resources available.
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Governor Cooper Makes Judicial Appointment in Superior Court District 16A
Chief Assistant District Attorney Dawn M. Layton as superior court judge in Judicial District 16A (Anson, Richmond, and Scotland counties).
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Governor Cooper Makes Judicial Appointment in Superior Court District 20B
Chief District Court Judge Nathan Hunt Gwyn Jr. appointed as superior court judge in Judicial District 20B (Union County).
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Forsyth County Clerk of Superior Court Susan S. Frye Presented with Friend of the Court Award
The Honorable Susan S. Frye, Forsyth County clerk of superior court received the “Friend of the Court” award by Chief Justice Beasley
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General Rules of Practice for the Superior and District Courts Published Online
View an up-to-date set of rules codified by the Supreme Court’s Office of Administrative Counsel, including notes and links to orders.
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New Locations for Onslow County Courts Through March 29
See the latest information for court locations at the new and old Onslow County Courthouses through March 29.
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Onslow County Court Officials to Open New Courthouse January 14
UPDATE January 25: See New Locations for Onslow County Courts Through March 29.
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Onslow County Court Officials Designate Alternate Court Locations Through February 2019
UPDATE January 25: See New Locations for Onslow County Courts Through March 29.
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Counties Being Redistricted January 2019
Effective January 1, 2019, NCGA legislative changes will redistrict some counties for prosecutorial, district, and superior court districts.
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North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission Holds Hearing
The North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission (NCIIC) held a hearing in State vs. James Blackmon (Wake – 83 CRS 84695).
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Governor Cooper Announces Judicial Appointments to Districts 16A and 29B
Governor Roy Cooper has announced the following judicial appointments to superior court districts 16A and 29B.
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Governor Cooper Announces Judicial Appointments to Districts 8, 18 and 29B
Governor Roy Cooper has announced the following judicial appointments to Districts 8, 18 and 29B.
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Onslow County Court Officials Designate Alternate Court Locations Through End of 2018
Due to the loss of regular court facilities from Hurricane Florence, alternate sites for holding courts are listed through the end of 2018.
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