By North Carolina Judicial Branch
Wake

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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North Carolina Implementing Convenient Debit Card Payments for Jury Service
Jurors will begin receiving jury service payments on pre-paid debit cards in lieu of paper checks starting in 30+ counties this month.
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All Things Judicial Features an Interview with Attorney James D. Blount, Jr.
Blount's 50-year legal career included working as lead counsel in over 300 civil jury trials.
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eCourts Kiosks Deploy to N.C. Courthouses with Scanners, Printers, Payment Services for the Public
New ADA-compliant, all-in-one self-service kiosks deploying to local courthouses starting in June.
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Governor Appoints Judges in Cleveland, Gaston, Lincoln, and Wake Counties
Kevin Boxberger appointed in Wake, Holden Clark appointed in Gaston, and Angela Woods appointed in Lincoln and Cleveland.
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All Things Judicial Features a Panel Discussion with Franklin Freeman, Ned Mangum, Colon Willoughby
Panel discussed court history, different court levels, and changes in the court system.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby Appoints Margaret Eagles as Chief District Court Judge for Wake County
Judge Eagles will begin serving as chief district court judge February 1, 2024.
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All Things Judicial Features Interview with Criminal Defense Attorney Robert L. McMillan, Jr.
McMillan candidly shares his story and the wisdom he gained over his 50 years in the practice of law.
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New “Address of Record with the Court”
Attorneys may update their profile at portal.ncbar.gov to include a mailing address, phone number, and email to be used for Rule 5 service.
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All Things Judicial Features a Roundtable Discussion About Courthouse Security
A roundtable discussion about the importance of courthouse security in fulfilling the constitutional mission of the Judicial Branch.
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New Filing Code for Criminal Filings in File & Serve Effective June 1, 2023
Attorneys can now file under Criminal Motions and Order for DA Review in File and Serve if documents need to be reviewed by the DA's office.
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Judicial Branch Expands Elevated Access for Private Counsel in eCourts
The update provides access to restricted information in cases for which an attorney is listed as an attorney of record.
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Online Requests for Dismissal or Speeding Reduction of Traffic Citations Launches in Guide & File for eCourts Pilot Counties
Now available in Guide & File for eCourts pilot counties only (Harnett, Johnston, Lee, Wake).
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All Things Judicial Highlights the Wake County Legal Support Center
Episode explains the Center's creation and operation and includes a tour of the Center with Judge Dunston.
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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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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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Legal Support Center Opens at Wake County Courthouse
The Center is available to help people better understand our legal system.
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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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Additional eFiling Training Dates and Registration Now Available for Attorneys and Legal Staff
Additional virtual (Webex) training dates for File & Serve are now available for attorneys, paralegals, and legal staff to register.
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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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