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Ragan R. Oakley Named as Assistant Director of the North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts
Oakley replaces David Hoke who is retiring after 21 years of service.
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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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North Carolina's 8th Judicial District Receives Federal Funding to Create Adult Recovery Court
The funding will allow the Accountability and Recovery Court to expand its life-saving work.
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Governor Cooper Appoints District Court Judge for Burke, Caldwell, and Catawba Counties
Scott Conrad is appointed to serve as district court judge in Judicial District 25.
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Custody Mediation Video Receives Silver Award from the 43rd Annual Telly Awards
The video is part of the new domestic violence screening protocol which is being piloted in Durham County.
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All Things Judicial Hosts Army National Guard Senior Officers for Discussion on Service During State Active Duty Missions
Episode features senior level judge advocate officers in the North Carolina Army National Guard.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby Recognizes Court Employees for Professionalism
Chief Justice Newby recently recognized three Judicial Branch employees for their professionalism.
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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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All Things Judicial Honors Veterans Day and United States Armed Forces with Two-Part Series
A useful discussion about legal services available to military personnel in North Carolina courts.
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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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![From left to right, Judge Gale Adams, Judge Valerie Zachary, Chief Judge Donna Stroud, Judge Eric Morgan. Judge Greg Horne is not pictured From left to right, Judge Gale Adams, Judge Valerie Zachary, Chief Judge Donna Stroud, Judge Eric Morgan. Judge Greg Horne is not pictured](/assets/styles/480x270/s3/2022-10/NCSI%20Award%20WEB.jpg?VersionId=L7BsglCPoR.7l.5jPHkqAeoMKDPvnPjl&itok=zNZ4WF29)
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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Tonya Davis Barber Appointed to the Commission on Indigent Defense Services
Barber's term runs from September 1, 2022, through August 3, 2026.
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Annual "Fright Court" Episode of All Things Judicial Focuses on the Old Beaufort County Courthouse
The Old Beaufort County Courthouse is allegedly haunted by the ghost of Reverend George Carawan, who was tried for murder in 1853.
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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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Chief Justice Paul Newby Proclaims the Week of October 24-28 as Innocence Inquiry Commission Week
This year marks 15 years of operation for the Innocence Inquiry Commission.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby Declares Third Week of October 2022 as Conflict Resolution Week
Conflict Resolution Week is intended to recognize the importance of dispute resolution to the Judicial Branch and to North Carolinians.
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All Things Judicial Highlights the North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission
Each year, the North Carolina Judicial Branch recognizes Conflict Resolution Day which falls on October 20, 2022.
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![Chief Justice Paul Newby completed his historic 100-county courthouse tour in Dare County. Chief Justice Paul Newby completed his historic 100-county courthouse tour in Dare County.](/assets/styles/480x270/s3/2022-10/Newby_DareCounty_WEB.jpg?VersionId=EoQ3.3DEcxZSRljGgzVtd93EN_KKeszv&itok=oLJjl-ou)
Chief Justice Paul Newby Completes His Historic 100-County Tour from Murphy to Manteo
Newby is the first sitting chief justice to visit all of North Carolina's courthouses from Murphy to Manteo.
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North Carolina Judicial Branch Employees Recognized at Certified Public Manager Program Commencement Event
40th Anniversary event also recognizes two 2020 graduates from NCAOC.
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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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