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Adam M. Conrad Appointed as Special Superior Court Judge for Complex Business Cases
Judge Conrad will join Judge Louis A. Bledsoe on the North Carolina Business Court in Charlotte.
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Judicial Branch Launches PSA to Encourage Civic Education
The N.C. Judicial Branch is launching public service announcements today for TV and radio to encourage civic education.
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New Business Court Dedication Ceremony to be held Wednesday
A formal dedication of the newest N.C. Business Court at Wake Forest University School of Law.
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Judge Hunter Murphy Receives Oath to Begin Service on the Court of Appeals
Judge Hunter Murphy became the newest member of the Court of Appeals after taking the oath of office.
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Court of Appeals Judges to be Installed in January
New and returning judges of the Court of Appeals will be formally installed during the following swearing-in ceremonies.
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Judge Bob Hunter Jr. Installed at Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Judge Robert N. "Bob" Hunter Jr. has been formally installed during his swearing-in ceremony.
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Newest N.C. Business Court to hear its first case at Wake Forest Law on Tuesday, Jan. 10
The newest North Carolina Business Court, located at Wake Forest Law, will hear its first case beginning at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 10.
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Associate Justice Mike Morgan Installed at Supreme Court
Justice Mike Morgan has been formally invested as associate justice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina.
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Associate Justice Mike Morgan to be Installed at Supreme Court
Justice Mike Morgan will be formally invested as associate justice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina.
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Portrait of Chief Justice Rhoda Billings Dedicated at Supreme Court
Chief Justice Rhoda Bryan Billings was joined in the Supreme Court courtroom on December 15 for the dedication of her portrait.
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Governor McCrory Announces Judicial Appointments
Governor Pat McCrory has appointed Adam Conrad and Andrew Heath as special superior court judges.
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Robeson Family Drug Treatment Court Program Honored with Program of Excellence Award
The Family Drug Treatment Court program in Judicial District 16B has recently received a Program of Excellence award.
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Chief Justice Martin Appoints Judge Scott Ussery to Chief District Court Judge
Chief Justice Mark Martin has appointed Judge Scott Ussery as chief district court judge for Judicial District 13.
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Governor McCrory Announces Judicial Appointments
Governor Pat McCrory has announced the following district court judge appointments in Judicial Districts 18, 19A and 27B.
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Chief Justice Martin Appoints Judge Gwynett Hilburn to Chief District Court Judge
Chief Justice Mark Martin has appointed Judge P. Gwynett Hilburn as chief district court judge for Judicial District 3A.
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Court of Appeals Holds Special Session in Greensboro
The Court of Appeals held a special session in Guilford County to promote civic education and celebrate the milestone anniversaries.
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Chief Justice Martin Appoints Judge William A. Webb as Chair of N.C. Dispute Resolution Commission
Chief Justice Mark Martin has recently appointed Judge William A. Webb as Chair of the North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission.
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District Court Judges Honored with Community Mental Health Advocacy Awards
The UNC Center for Excellence in Mental Health has honored the judges of District 15B for their commitment to improve mental health.
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Judicial Branch Celebrates National Adoption Month and Day
November is National Adoption Month.
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eCourts Civil Domestic Violence System Awarded Three-Year Grant Funding
The eCourts Civil Domestic Violence System has been awarded a 3-year grant of $750,000 from the U.S. DOJ Office on Violence Against Women.
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