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Stay up to date with the latest judicial news, information, press releases, and more on the court system around the state.
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File & Serve (eFiling) and Portal Training Available for Attorneys and Judicial Partners Now Through August 2024
eFiling and Portal training sessions are available for attorneys and judicial partners now through August 2024.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby Proclaims April 2024 as Guardian ad Litem Child Advocate Month in North Carolina
Child Advocate Month acknowledges the importance of families and communities working together to advocate for children.
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eCourts Track 4 Go-Live Timeline and Transition Process Starting April 17, 2024
To support the transition to eCourts, there will be significant adjustments to courthouse operations the week prior.
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Governor Cooper Appoints Superior Court Judges for Districts 4 and 43A
Governor Roy Cooper has appointed two superior court judges: Judge Tessa Sellers in District 43A and Augustus Willis in District 4.
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Governor Cooper Appoints Superior Court Judge and District Attorney in District 22
Jason Ramey is appointed as superior court judge and Katy Gregg as district attorney in District 22 (Caswell and Rockingham counties).
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All Things Judicial Focuses on the Chief Justice's Task Force on ACEs-Informed Courts' Final Report
Task Force's final report was released in November 2023.
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Judicial Branch Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2022–23 Now Available Online
An overview of the Judicial Branch for fiscal year 2022-23. Also, find Statistical and Operational Reports and more statistics available.
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Governor Cooper Appoints Three District Court Judges
Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Alicia Slaughter, Yohan Namkung, and Christopher Gray as district court judges in Districts 8, 29, and 30.
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Magistrate Leonardo Custis and Court Administrator Sarah Larson Receive Courthouse Employee of the Year Awards
This award is presented to courthouse personnel who exhibit the highest level of professionalism in service to their communities.
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A. Traynham Dorn Appointed as Johnston County's First Public Defender
Ms. Dorn's work experience includes over 20 years in private practice where she represented criminal defendants in district and superior cou
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All Things Judicial Features an Interview with Asheville Attorney Roy W. Davis, Jr.
He worked as an attorney for 55 years and held many prestigious positions in the legal community.
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eCourts Expansion in Western NC Set for July 22, 2024
The 11 counties in eCourts Track 5 are Buncombe, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Polk, Swain, and Transylvania.
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REGISTER NOW: File & Serve (eFiling) and Portal Training Available for Attorneys and Judicial Partners in March and April 2024
eFiling and Portal training sessions are now available for attorneys and judicial partners in March and April 2024.
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All Things Judicial Features an Interview with Retired Superior Court Judge J.C. Cole and Former District Court Judge Janice Cole
Husband and wife who met while in law enforcement and later held consecutive judgeships in the same judicial district.
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Retired Superior Court Judge Quentin T. Sumner Honored with Professionalism Award
Superior Court Judge Quentin T. Sumner received the Judicial District Professionalism Award for his service in the 8th Judicial District.
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Governor Cooper Appoints District Court Judge for Alamance County
Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Douglas Green to serve as district court judge in Judicial District 17 (Alamance).
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All Things Judicial Features an Interview with Forsyth County Chief Assistant District Attorney Jennifer L. Martin
Martin has served as a Forsyth County prosecutor since 1999.
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Governor Cooper Appoints Superior Court Judge for New Hanover and Pender Counties
Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Ricardo Jensen to serve as superior court judge in Judicial District 6 (New Hanover and Pender Counties).
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Track 4 eCourts Training Registration and Resources
Find Track 4 eCourts training registration information and resources for the legal community.
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eCourts is Now Live in Twelve Additional Counties
Now that eCourts is live, eFiling is required for attorneys for any filings (including subsequent filings in open cases) in the 12 counties.
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