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Chief Justice Beasley Convenes District Court Judges for Workshop on Implementing School Justice Partnerships and Recovery Courts
The purpose of the workshop is to create action plans for the implementation of School Justice Partnerships (SJP) and Recovery Courts.
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Pitt County Schools, Law Enforcement, and Courts Start New Program to Keep Kids in School and Out of Court
Local court, school, law enforcement, juvenile justice and county officials convened to sign the SJP Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
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Supreme Court Celebrates 200th Anniversary by Holding Court Sessions in Guilford, Orange, and Johnston Counties
The Supreme Court of North Carolina will hold court sessions in Greensboro, Hillsborough, and Smithfield on November 18, 19, and 22.
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Pitt County Launches School Justice Partnership for Students
Program to focus on keeping kids in school and out of court.
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Swearing-In Ceremony for District Court Judge J. Rex Marvel
The swearing-in ceremony for District Court Judge J. Rex Marvel will be held on Friday, November 8, 2019, at 1:00 p.m.
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All Rise! North Carolina Museum of History Exhibit Celebrates the 200th Anniversary of the Supreme Court of North Carolina
Law and Justice: The Supreme Court of North Carolina, 1819–2019 opens November 15 through May 2020.
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Delegates from Azerbaijan Learn About North Carolina and American Legal System
The delegates’ week-long agenda provided them with an overview of the North Carolina Judicial Branch and American legal system.
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Chief Justice Beasley Makes Appointments to the Rules Advisory Commission
The Rules Advisory Commission was created by the Supreme Court of North Carolina in September to recommend changes to court rules.
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Supreme Court Library Receives Law License of North Carolina’s First Woman Lawyer
Tabitha Holton’s 1878 law license is now part of the Supreme Court of North Carolina’s collection of historic legal artifacts.
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Chief Justice Beasley Presents Court's Highest Award to Three Recipients
Court of Appeals Chief Judge Linda McGee, Attorney Tom Davis, Writer/Director Tom Earnhardt were presented with Friend of the Court awards.
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“Self-Help Packet” Now Available for Self-Represented Litigants Seeking Simple Divorce
The packet is accessible online and provides guidance to an unrepresented party desiring to file for a simple divorce.
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Statement from Chief Justice Cheri Beasley Regarding Guilford County Chief District Court Judge Thomas Jarrell
We are shocked and saddened by the news from Judge Tom Jarrell's autopsy results.
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Former Chief Justice Beasley Declares Third Week of October 2019 as North Carolina Conflict Resolution Week
Conflict Resolution Week is intended to recognize the importance of dispute resolution to the State, its courts, and its citizens.
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Governor Cooper Appoints Rowan County Chief District Court Judge Charlie Brown to Governor’s Crime Commission
Brown will fulfill the unexpired term of Guilford County Chief District Court Judge Tom Jarrell, who died unexpectedly August 3, 2019.
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North Carolina State Bar Target of Ransomware Attack
A cybersecurity incident occurred this week at the State Bar.
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Supreme Court Holds Sessions in North Carolina’s Piedmont to Celebrate Bicentennial Anniversary
Supreme Court met in Salisbury, Asheboro and Winston-Salem September 30 - October 2
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North Carolina Sentencing and Policy Advisory Commission Honors 25th Anniversary of Enactment of Structured Sentencing
Governor Roy Cooper proclaimed today as Structured Sentencing Day in North Carolina.
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Governor Roy Cooper Appoints Two Judges to District Courts
Governor Cooper appointed two new judges to district courts in Union and Mecklenburg counties respectively.
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Supreme Court Celebrates Bicentennial Anniversary by Holding Two Court Sessions in Forsyth County
The Supreme Court will hold two sessions of court at the Forsyth County Hall of Justice in Winston-Salem on October 2.
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WATCH LIVE MON-WED: Supreme Court Celebrates 200th Anniversary by Holding Court Sessions in North Carolina Piedmont
Supreme Court will hold court sessions in Salisbury, Asheboro, and Winston-Salem Sept. 30 - Oct. 2. Watch live on Facebook.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch