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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.
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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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 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.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby Appoints Chief District Court Judges in Onslow and Union Counties
James Moore will serve as chief district court judge for Onslow County. Erin Hucks will serve as chief district court judge for Union County
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Supreme Court Amends the Rules of Appellate Procedure
The Court’s order was adopted on October 13, 2021, and is applicable to cases that are appealed on or after January 1, 2022.
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Alternative Dispute Resolution is the Focus of Today's Episode of All Things Judicial
The Dispute Resolution Commission Chairwoman and staff discuss the many benefits of Alternative Dispute Resolution in North Carolina.
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North Carolina Conference of Clerks of Superior Court 2021-2022 Officers Sworn In
Currituck County Clerk of Superior Court Raymond Matukso was installed as the new president of the Conference of Clerks of Superior Court.
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Governor Cooper Appoints District Court Judge for Forsyth County
Frederick Adams will serve in Judicial District 21.
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Jonathan Harris Named as General Counsel for the North Carolina Court of Appeals
The North Carolina Court of Appeals has named Jonathan Harris as its general counsel effective October 7.
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All Things Judicial Features Roundtable with Innocence Inquiry Commission Staff Members
Staff investigations uncovered evidence that exonerated and confirmed guilt of individuals during the post-conviction process.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby Continues 100 County Tour with Visit to Southeastern North Carolina
The 100 county courthouse tour visits Carteret, Cumberland, Duplin, Jones, Onslow, Pamlico, and Sampson counties.
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26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Modified Court Operations effective October 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021
The new modifications to court operations are effective October 1-31. See the attached quick reference chart for full details.
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