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Supreme Court Amends the North Carolina Business Court Rules
The Supreme Court’s order amending the rules was adopted on June 15 and is effective on July 1, 2022.
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Edgecombe County Courthouse Closed for Renovations June 17-24, 2022
For immediate filings or office assistance, please contact our Rocky Mount Judicial Center Courthouse.
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Governor Cooper Announces Four Judicial Appointments
Governor Roy Cooper announced four judicial appointments to District Courts across the state.
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All Things Judicial Features an Interview with former Chief Justice Burley Mitchell
Mitchell created the Chief Justice's Commission on Professionalism with the mission to enhance professionalism among NC lawyers.
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Latest All Things Judicial Podcast Explores the Lifesaving Work of Recovery Courts
Listen as a recovery court graduate gives a moving testimony about her life's journey and how recovery court was truly lifesaving.
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26th Judicial District Recovery Court S.T.E.P. Program to Hold Celebrations
Two celebrations will be held to honor and recognize participants for their dedication to recovery.
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MEDIA ADVISORY :: 8th Judicial District Family Accountability and Recovery Court (FARC) to Hold Celebration
The celebration luncheon will recognize and honor several participants for their dedication to recovery and the graduation from FARC.
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Latest All Things Judicial Podcast Provides a Tour of Moores Creek National Battlefield
The Battle of Moores Creek Bridge occurred on February 27, 1776, and was America's first decisive battlefield victory.
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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE :: Inviting Public Comment on Child Support Guidelines
The Conference of Chief District Court Judges is reviewing the statewide presumptive child support guidelines.
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North Carolina Court of Appeals Relaunches the Summer Appellate Seminar for Law Students
This is a free, remote learning experience for law students interested in North Carolina appellate practice.
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MEDIA ADVISORY :: Supreme Court to Hold Session at Historic Burke County Courthouse May 23-24, 2022
The Supreme Court of North Carolina will hold its May session of court at the Historic Burke County Courthouse in Morganton.
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Three-Judge Panel Concludes Hearing in State v. Bryant, Et. Al.
The case arises from the murder of Nathaniel Jones on November 15, 2002.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby Proclaims May as Drug Court Month for the Judicial Branch
Drug Court Month is a celebration of the lives restored through the drug courts.
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N.C. Pro Bono Resource Center Announces 2021 Pro Bono Honor Society Inductees
The NCPBRC is proud to announce the induction of 546 attorneys into the 2021 North Carolina Attorney Pro Bono Society.
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All Things Judicial Focuses on Guardians ad Litem During North Carolina Guardian ad Litem Child Advocate Month
GAL's mission is to equip community volunteers to serve abused and neglected children by advocating for their best interests in court.
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Two Judicial Branch Employees Honored with Caswell Awards for 45 Years of Public Service
Anson County Clerk of Superior Court Marcus Hammonds and Chowan County Clerk of Superior Court Michael McArthur are the honorees.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby Presents Professionalism Awards
Awards were presented April 20 at the joint reception and dinner of the North Carolina State Bar and the North Carolina Bar Association.
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Lincoln County Officials Announce Grand Opening of New Lincoln County Courthouse
The new court facility located at 120 Justice Drive, Lincolnton, NC 20892 will open to the public on Monday, June 27, 2022, at 8:30 a.m.
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All Things Judicial Features an Interview with former Chief Justice Henry Frye
Former Chief Justice Frye was the first African American associate justice and chief justice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina.
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Chad Perry Appointed as Chief Special Counsel for the Office of Indigent Defense Services
Perry is only the second person to be appointed as chief special counsel for North Carolina.
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