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10-Digit Dialing Now Required for Calling Judicial Offices
All calls to judicial offices and court staff will need to be made using 10-digit dialing with the area code plus the number.
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Supreme Court of North Carolina Issues an Administrative Order Regarding Recusal Motions
The Supreme Court of North Carolina has issued an administrative order regarding motions for the disqualification or recusal of justices.
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All Things Judicial Focuses on Charitable Giving Through the State Employees Combined Campaign
Featuring a select number of charities supported by Judicial Branch employees.
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Innocence Inquiry Commission Concludes Hearing on State v. John Pritchard
Case 11CRS304 was referred forward for a hearing before a three-judge panel.
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26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces Modified Court Operations effective January 1, 2022 through January 31, 2022
The new modifications to court operations are effective January 1-31, 2022. See the attached reference chart for full details.
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Rate Increases for Private Assigned Counsel to Take Effect January 1, 2022
For the first time since the legislatively mandated rate cuts of 2011, the IDS Commission was able to raise the district court rates.
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Innocence Inquiry Commission to Hold a Hearing on State v. John Pritchard December 14-15, 2021
The hearing is anticipated to last two days on December 14-15 and will be livestreamed.
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All Things Judicial Discusses the Judicial Branch's Allocation in the North Carolina State Budget
The recent state budget made the largest investment ever in the Judicial Branch.
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Governor Cooper Announces Four Judicial Appointments
Governor Roy Cooper announced four judicial appointments to Superior and District Courts across the state.
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Business Court Opinion and Order of Significance Notification Signup
Sign up to receive email notifications when new opinions or orders of significance are filed by the North Carolina Business Court.
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Chief Justice's Remote Proceedings Task Force Holds Inaugural Meeting
The Task Force will work to develop a process to utilize audio visual technology to hold remote hearings for those in detention facilities.
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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'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 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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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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