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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.
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Chief Justice Beasley Declares Catastrophic Conditions Exist or Have Existed in New Hanover County and in Pender by Hurricane Dorian
View an order on September 17 from Chief Justice Beasley regarding catastrophic conditions existing in New Hanover and in Pender Counties.
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Statement from Chief Justice Beasley on the Passing of Former Chief Justice I. Beverly Lake, Jr.
I was saddened today to learn of the passing of former Chief Justice I. Beverly Lake, Jr.
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North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission Holds Hearing
On September 9-10, 2019, the North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission held a hearing in State v. Kenneth Leon Evans.
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Perquimans County Clerk of Superior Court Selected to Serve on eCourts Advisory Committee
Perquimans County Clerk of Superior Court Todd W. Tilley has been appointed to serve on the eCourts Advisory Committee.
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Edgecombe County Community Forum September 28: Connect with the Community Resources Available to You
15th biennium Community Forum is free to the public and helps connect citizens with community resources available.
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Chief Justice Beasley Announces Rule Changes to Strengthen Families and Support Children
Rule changes allow North Carolina attorneys to designate up to 12 weeks without court appearances when a child is born or adopted.
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WATCH LIVE SEPT. 10: Chief Justice Beasley to Announce Rule Changes to Strengthen Families and Support Children
Tuesday, September 10, to announce efforts to strengthen families and support children in the legal community.
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Hurricane Dorian Courthouse Closings and Advisories
Court sessions, offices, and courthouses are reporting changes in hours and closings due to Hurricane Dorian.
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Jones County Courthouse to Reopen on September 3, 2019
The courthouse was closed for months due to damage from Hurricane Florence.
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Chief Justice Beasley to Visit Randolph County
Chief Justice Cheri Beasley will spend the day in Randolph County visiting with students, court officials, and faith leaders.
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Three-Judge Panel Makes Decision for James Blackmon
The three-judge panel unanimously concluded that Blackmon had proven that he was innocent of second-degree murder.
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Supreme Court Celebrates Bicentennial Anniversary by Holding Two Court Sessions in Rowan County
The Rowan County judicial community will host the Supreme Court of North Carolina as part of the Court’s bicentennial celebration.
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Chief Justice Beasley Makes New Appointments to Family Court Advisory Committee
Chief Justice Cheri Beasley has made new appointments to the Family Court Advisory Committee.
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Superior Court Judge C. Everett Thompson Honored with Portrait
The portrait will hang in the Pasquotank County Courthouse in keeping with a tradition of honoring past superior court judges.
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Chief Justice Beasley Appoints Chief District Court Judges in Judicial Districts 18 and 20B
Appoints chief district court judges in District 18 and 20B.
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Students Learn About Court During Youth Law Day
Over 150 middle and high school students participated in the 6th Annual Youth Law Day event held at the Wake County Courthouse.
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North Carolina Conference of Clerks of Superior Court 2019-2020 Officers Sworn In
Chief Justice Cheri Beasley administered the oath of office to 2019-2020 executive officers during a banquet.
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