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![Cherokee Tribal Court Chief Judge Monty Beck (left) and Associate Judge Sunshine Parker Cherokee Tribal Court Chief Judge Monty Beck and Associate Judge Sunshine Parker](/assets/styles/480x270/s3/2021-11/PIC_5405-2.jpg?VersionId=a_HiVcWhJRtvGcVSoq_EiBghsJzKpgQ6&itok=KVQ3P7TR)
All Things Judicial Focuses on the Cherokee Tribal Courts of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians
Each November, the Branch recognizes American Indian Heritage Month and celebrates the heritage of American Indians in North Carolina.
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Governor Cooper Appoints Superior Court Judge for Mecklenburg County
Kimberly Best will fill the vacant seat created by the retirement of Robert Bell.
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![Chief Justice Paul Newby makes remarks to the ACEs-Informed Courts Task Force Chief Justice Paul Newby makes remarks to the ACEs-Informed Courts Task Force](/assets/styles/480x270/s3/2021-11/A8FD4712-21BB-41F3-A47A-781A5A851DDF.jpeg?VersionId=s3.U9yjQuM5nxe8QM9VEn9GmTwBzzIvA&itok=7zYgCfeJ)
Chief Justice's Task Force on ACEs-Informed Courts Holds Second In-Person Meeting
The Task Force holds quarterly meetings in various regions of the state.
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Mecklenburg County Magistrates Marriage Ceremonies
Effective immediately, marriage ceremonies will resume Monday through Friday by appointment only, between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
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![Chief Justice Paul Newby outside the Bertie County courthouse. Chief Justice Paul Newby outside the Bertie County courthouse.](/assets/styles/480x270/s3/2021-11/Bertie%20County.jpg?VersionId=L3KiiBCkIGV3dcLoWv3UWOE.Le6mtw1P&itok=wVysJsP2)
Chief Justice Paul Newby Visits Halifax, Bertie, Hertford, Northampton, Nash, Edgecombe and Wilson Counties During 100 County Tour
Newby's 100 county tour first began in Cherokee County in May and is expected to end in Dare County in 2022.
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Governor Cooper Appoints Brad Salmon as District Court Judge
Judge Salmon will serve in District 11.
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Budget Compromise Provides Historic Support for State Courts
Chief Justice Newby, as head of the Judicial Branch, urges support for investments in the Judiciary.
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26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces Modified Court Operations effective December 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021
The new modifications to court operations are effective December 1-31. See the attached reference chart for full details.
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![Edwin Maurice Braswell holding ammunition casings and displaying damage to his B-17, the "Flaming Arrow," incurred during his mission on D-Day, June 6, 1944. (Photo credit: Library of Congress) Braswell](/assets/styles/480x270/s3/2021-11/Braswell.png?VersionId=wJwLFs7l1Lwb1.3BQbRxhlE7AtGUFime&itok=RHog6RkZ)
All Things Judicial's Veterans Day Episode Honors World War II Hero and POW
The late North Carolina Court of Appeals Judge Maurice Braswell shared experiences as a B-17 tail gunner and POW in World War II.
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Mecklenburg County Celebrates National Adoption Day
On November 20, the court will recognize a total of eighty-four (84) youths who have received decrees between November 2020 and October 2021
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Chief Justice Paul Newby Visits Brunswick, New Hanover, and Pender Counties During 100 County Tour
At each county courthouse, he greets courthouse personnel to thank them for their hard work and dedication in keeping courts open this year.
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![Lenoir County Courthouse](/assets/styles/480x270/s3/2021-11/Lenoir%20County1_0.jpg?VersionId=qn2o7QqlrfsyIl9iZ4.nu9.jf7DZj1vt&itok=_Jg7qu1C)
Family Accountability and Recovery Court Program Named as a Model for Other Communities
The Family Accountability and Recovery Court selected to serve as an example for other rural communities to follow.
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Dorothy Hairston Mitchell Appointed as Chair of the North Carolina Commission on Indigent Defense
Members voted to appoint Dorothy Hairston Mitchell as chair at the October 29, 2021 meeting.
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Court of Appeals Modifies Rules for In-Person Oral Arguments
Prior restrictions on public attendance at in-person oral arguments will be lifted. The Court will continue to livestream arguments online.
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![Chief Justice Paul Newby outside of the Yadkin County courthouse. Chief Justice Paul Newby outside of the Yadkin County courthouse.](/assets/styles/480x270/s3/2021-10/Yadkin.png?VersionId=Sd6wdKTeG0bW.M9BS.eJoXclQni3XBVR&itok=pYbGFzzi)
Chief Justice Paul Newby Visits Caswell, Person, Rockingham, and Yadkin Counties During 100 County Tour
Newby's 100 county tour first began in Cherokee County in May and is expected to end in Dare County in 2022.
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All Things Judicial Podcast Episode Asks: Are North Carolina Courthouses Haunted?
State Archivist discusses a famous Supreme Court murder case and a ghost hunt is conducted at the historic Cumberland County courthouse.
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Judge Galen Braddy to Serve as President of the North Carolina Association of District Court Judges
Judge Braddy was selected by the membership at the Fall 2021 convention to be president of the N.C. Association of District Court Judges.
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Mediation is Available at the North Carolina Court of Appeals
The Appellate Mediation Project was established in 2002.
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26th Judicial District Adopts C-COOP Pandemic Response Plan and Announces Modified Court Operations Effective November 1-30, 2021
The modifications to court operations are effective November 1-30. See the administrative order and reference chart for full details.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby Declares Third Week of October 2021 as Conflict Resolution Week
Conflict Resolution Week is intended to recognize the importance of dispute resolution to the Judicial Branch and to North Carolinians.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch