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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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Chief Justice Paul Newby Resumes 100-County Tour with Visits to Northern Piedmont and Northeastern Counties
At each courthouse, he greets judges and courthouse personnel to thank them for their hard work and dedication in keeping courts open.
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Governor Cooper Appoints Two District Court Judges
Governor Roy Cooper has announced two district court judge appointments for Judicial Districts 8 and 11.
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All Things Judicial Focuses on Raise the Age with the Office of the Juvenile Defender
Episode's guests include OJD's Eric Zogry, Burcu Hensley, and LaTobia Avent.
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Video and Podcast of the First Ladies of the North Carolina Judiciary Exhibit at Campbell School of Law
The tour is conducted by Campbell Law School Dean J. Rich Leonard.
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All Things Judicial Podcast Focuses on Public Confidence in North Carolina's Courts and the Role of the Judicial Standards Commission
The Commission initiates proceedings against judges for the purpose of making disciplinary recommendations to the Supreme Court.
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Face Covering Mandate and Other COVID-19 Protocols Lifted as 26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Expands Court Operations
Administrative Order (22-R-396) addresses the use of face coverings and other COVID-19 protocols in the Mecklenburg County Courthouse.
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Governor Cooper Announces Two Judicial Appointments
The Governor announced two judicial appointments to superior and district courts today.
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Supreme Court Adopts Ability-to-Pay Rule
The rule was adopted on 14 December 2021 and became effective on 1 January 2022.
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All Things Judicial Podcast Focuses on Professionalism in the Legal Community
The Commission provides continuing legal education and acts as a voluntary peer intervention program involving professionalism issues.
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