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Supreme Court of North Carolina Cancels April and May Travel Sessions
Travel sessions of court planned for Durham, New Hanover, Cumberland, and Moore counties are canceled due to COVID-19 health concerns.
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NC Courts Responds to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Recent memo updated several directives limiting operations of the North Carolina court system.
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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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Advisory: Chief Justice Beasley Announces Judicial Branch Response to Coronavirus Health Concerns
Chief Justice Cheri Beasley will hold a press conference on March 13 to announce Judicial Branch changes due to coronavirus.
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SCAM ALERT: Calls from the Supreme Court of North Carolina
We are receiving reports of an active scam involving the Supreme Court of North Carolina’s main phone number.
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Supreme Court of North Carolina Adopts Revised Mediation Rules Effective March 1
The Supreme Court has amended seven rule sets that affect mediation in North Carolina and are effective March 1, 2020.
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Chief Justice Beasley Presents the Supreme Court’s Highest Award to Thomas K. Maher for His Dedication to the Office of Indigent Defense Services
Tom Maher served as Executive Director of IDS for 11 years.
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Supreme Court of North Carolina Amends the North Carolina Business Court Rules
Order amends Rule 11 and Appendix 1, and is effective on March 1, 2020.
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Supreme Court Chief Deputy Marshal Ricky Parks Receives “Citizen of the Year” Award
Parks received the award for his dedication and service to the Rocky Mount community.
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Supreme Court of North Carolina Adopts Revised Mediation Rules
In conference on January 23, 2020, the Supreme Court adopted orders amending seven rule sets that affect mediation in North Carolina.
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Chief Justice Cheri Beasley to Visit Cherokee Tribal Court
Chief Justice Beasley will join Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Chief Justice Kirk Saunooke and tour the Cherokee Tribal Court.
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Scam Alert: Calls from the Supreme Court of North Carolina
Scam reports involving the Supreme Court of North Carolina’s main phone number requesting funds for tax collection.
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North Carolina Appellate Courts Adopt New Case Citation Format
The change makes cases more accessible and searchable online.
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Former Chief Justice Beasley Reconvenes State Judicial Council December 5
The State Judicial Council met on Thursday, December 5, at the North Carolina Judicial Center in Raleigh.
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Advisory: Chief Justice Beasley Reconvenes State Judicial Council
Chief Justice Cheri Beasley will reconvene the North Carolina State Judicial Council on Thursday, December 5, in Raleigh.
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Opportunities to Celebrate with the Supreme Court of North Carolina in 2019
Mark your calendar with the following three opportunities to celebrate our Supreme Court of North Carolina!
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Chief Justice Beasley to Swear-in New Chief District Court Judge
Chief Justice Cheri Beasley will swear-in Judge Robert K. Martelle as Chief District Court Judge for Judicial District 29A.
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Chief Justice Beasley Presents Court’s Highest Award to Whichard and Miskimon for Civics Education Service Related to Bicentennial
Justice Willis Whichard and attorney Scott Miskimon were presented with Friend of the Court awards for their service to the Judicial Branch.
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Supreme Court Celebrates 200th Anniversary by Holding Court Sessions in Guilford, Orange, and Johnston Counties
The Supreme Court of North Carolina will hold court sessions in Greensboro, Hillsborough, and Smithfield on November 18, 19, and 22.
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All Rise! North Carolina Museum of History Exhibit Celebrates the 200th Anniversary of the Supreme Court of North Carolina
Law and Justice: The Supreme Court of North Carolina, 1819–2019 opens November 15 through May 2020.
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