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Court Sessions Suspended in Judicial District 22B (Davidson and Davie Counties) Due to COVID-19
All superior courts in both Davidson and Davie counties are suspended for the next two weeks (December 6-18).
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Mecklenburg County Youth Recovery Court Selected as One of Six Community-Based Youth Justice Startups Across the U.S.
This initiative is made possible by Youth Advocate Programs in partnership with Georgetown University’s Center for Juvenile Justice Reform.
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Pitt County District Court Sessions Canceled for December 1 Due to COVID-19 Testing
All sessions of superior court will take place as scheduled. The courthouse and clerk of superior court’s office remain open.
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Chief Justice Beasley Orders Extension of Time in Bail Bond Forfeiture Proceedings
Today's order further extends time in certain bail bond forfeiture proceedings.
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Vance County Court Sessions Canceled for November 30, December 1, and December 3 Due to Exposure of COVID-19 at the Courthouse
The courthouse and clerk of superior court's office will be open during this time with limited staff.
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Supreme Court of North Carolina Adopts Universal Citation Format
The Court announced that it will begin using the universal citation method for judicial opinions and publications beginning January 1, 2021.
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Vance County Court Sessions Canceled for November 23-24 Due to Positive Cases of COVID-19
The clerk’s office is closed during this time. The courthouse is open and drop boxes will be located inside the courthouse for filings.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
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Vance County Court Sessions Canceled for November 19 and 20 to Help Limit the Spread of COVID-19
The clerk’s office is closed during this time. Drop boxes will be located inside the courthouse for filings.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
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Supreme Court Amends the Rules of Appellate Procedure and Various Rules Affecting Mediation
The Supreme Court has amended rules affecting transcripts in the Rules of Appellate Procedure, and three rule sets affecting mediation.
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Chief Justice Beasley Continues Court System COVID-19 Response; Extends Emergency Directives
Today's order extends emergency directives in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Governor Roy Cooper Appoints Two New District Court Judges
The appointments were made in Judicial District 13 (Bladen, Brunswick and Columbus counties) and 20A (Stanly and Montgomery counties).
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
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North Carolina Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice Co-Chairs Release Joint Statement
Co-chairs of the Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice release statement on Sheriff Association reforms.
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Mecklenburg County 17th Annual National Adoption Day Event
Children and their families will be recognized for their adoption on National Adoption Day on Saturday, November 21, at 10:00 a.m.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
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Pitt County Superior Court Sessions Canceled for Week of November 9-13 Due to COVID-19 Testing
All sessions of district court will take place as scheduled.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
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Wayne County District Criminal Sessions of Court Canceled for November 6, 2020, to Help Limit the Spread of COVID-19
The courthouse and clerk’s office remain open to the public.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
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Iredell County Courts Cancel Most Sessions of Court Due to Exposures to COVID-19
The clerk of superior court’s office will be open from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. with limited staffing.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
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Orange County Courts Closed / Canceled Due to a Positive Case of COVID-19
Court officials have been in communication with Orange County Public Health officials to coordinate the appropriate response.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
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UPDATED: 26th Judicial District Expanded Court Operations for October & November 2020
Find updated details on expanding criminal district court operations, clerk of court hours, virtual hearing in civil cases, and jury trials.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
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Public Required to Make Appointments with Beaufort County Clerk of Superior Court for Estates and Special Proceedings Matters
The new policy is being implemented to help protect the public and staff from the risk of COVID-19.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
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Chief Justice Beasley Continues Court System COVID-19 Response; Modifies, Extends Emergency Directives
Today’s order also allows jury trials to resume in districts with an approved Jury Trial Resumption Plan.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch