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N.C. Pro Bono Resource Center Announces 2019 Pro Bono Honor Society Inductees
The NCPBRC is proud to announce the induction of 520 attorneys into the 2019 North Carolina Pro Bono Society.
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Chief Justice Cheri Beasley Declares May as Drug Court Month for the Judicial Branch
Drug Court Month is a celebration of the lives restored by drug court.
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North Carolina Pro Bono Resource Center Launches Legal Clinic to Lessen Impact of COVID-19
Small businesses and nonprofits can request free legal assistance through the NC Pro Bono Resource Center’s website.
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Judicial Branch Annual Report 2018-19 Now Available Online
This year’s Annual Report features noteworthy updates and accomplishments about the component parts and offices of the Judicial Branch.
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North Carolina Courts Expand Remote Operations Amid COVID-19
North Carolina’s court system continues to work on plans for phasing back to full operations.
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Governor Roy Cooper Announces Judicial Appointments in Brunswick, Cumberland and Duplin, Jones, Onslow and Sampson Counties
Three judges have been appointed to serve in district and superior courts.
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Chief Justice Beasley Extends Emergency Directives Until May 30
The order extends the effect of previously issued emergency directives until May 30, 2020.
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Chief Justice Beasley Forms COVID-19 Task Force
The task force will recommend emergency directives and policy changes related to the COVID-19 health emergency.
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Mecklenburg County Magistrates Marriage Ceremonies
Updated November 23, 2021: Effective immediately, marriage ceremonies will resume on Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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North Carolina Court of Appeals Holds First Oral Arguments using Webex
The public can watch the session, but will not be able to participate, which is customary during oral arguments held in the courtroom.
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Forsyth County Hall of Justice Reopens to the Public on April 28
The Hall of Justice was closed to the public last week due to an employee at the courthouse testing positive for COVID-19.
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Forsyth County Courthouse Closes to the Public until May 4
Courthouse will be closed to the public effective immediately through May 4 due to an employee testing positive for COVID-19.
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Marriage Ceremonies Resume Statewide Following Order of Chief Justice Cheri Beasley
Chief Justice Beasley issued an emergency directive ordering magistrates to continue performing marriage ceremonies statewide.
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Civil Legal Aid in North Carolina Still Available During Pandemic Outbreak
North Carolina legal aid providers remain open.
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26th Judicial District Extends Modified Court Schedule Until June 1st
Latest details about Mecklenburg County clerk of superior court operational hours, district court, superior court, and more.
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Public Announcement from the Office of the Mecklenburg County Clerk of Superior Court In Response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) April 17, 2020
Mecklenburg County Clerk of Superior Court’s Office will immediately implement modifications to its hours of operations and availability.
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Chief Justice Beasley Orders New Extension of Court System Deadlines Until June 1, 2020
The order states that documents due to be filed from March 16 to June 1 will be deemed timely filed if received on June 1, 2020.
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Supreme Court Clerk Roeder Honored During Portrait Presentation
Clerk Roeder is one of only nine clerks of the Supreme Court to have her portrait painted and displayed in the Supreme Court building.
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New Hanover County Courthouse Will Reduce Office Hours
Beginning Wednesday, April 8, the New Hanover County Clerk of Courts Office will be open between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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Chief Justice Beasley Issues Order Postponing Court Proceedings Until June 1, 2020
Chief Justice Beasley's order contains seven directives including the postponement of court proceedings until June 1, 2020.
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