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Judge Orlando Hudson Named NCAJ 2016 Outstanding Trial Judge
Durham County Senior Resident Superior Court Judge Orlando F. Hudson Jr. received the 2016 Outstanding Trial Judge Award.
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Michael Robinson Sworn In as N.C. Business Court Judge
Michael Robinson was sworn in Friday, July 1, as a special superior court judge assigned to the North Carolina Business Court.
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Chief Justice Mark Martin and Governor McCrory Launch Statewide Celebration of North Carolina Courts
Governor Pat McCrory has proclaimed the 50th anniversary of North Carolina's unified court system and district courts.
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Court Officials Recognize World Elder Abuse Awareness Day with Local Community Events across the State
As part of North Carolina's efforts to recognize World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15.
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Study of N.C. Judicial Branch Reaches Midpoint of Work
Public hearings scheduled in August as N.C. Commission on the Administration of Law and Justice (NCCALJ) reaches midway point of its work.
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N.C. Court System Launches New Online Collections and Payments System
Citizens can now pay probation-related costs, fines and fees online with the launch of OCAP. Payments are available 24/7.
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Mental Health and Substance Use Task Force Presents Report of Recommendations
Chief Justice Mark Martin, DHHS Secretary Rick Brajer, and Task Force members presented Governor McCrory with a report of recommendations.
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Chief Justice Martin Appoints Judge Tom Jarrell to Chief District Court Judge for Judicial District 18
Chief Justice Mark Martin has appointed Judge Tom Jarrell as chief district court judge for Judicial District 18.
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Supreme Court to Hold Session at Historic Burke County Courthouse May 17-18
The Supreme Court of North Carolina will hold its May session of court at the Historic Burke County Courthouse in Morganton.
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Supreme Court of North Carolina Names New Clerk of Court
Chief Justice Mark Martin announces J. Bryan Boyd will be appointed as clerk of court
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District 9A Celebrates District Courts Anniversary
Person and Caswell counties recognize historic anniversaries.
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Judge Wanda Bryant to serve on Public Trust and Confidence Committee
Judge Wanda Bryant announced to serve on the North Carolina Commission on the Administration of Law and Justice (NCCALJ).
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Supreme Court Accepts Portrait of Former Justice George Wainwright Jr.
The Supreme Court of North Carolina met in Ceremonial Session to honor one of it's former members.
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Court Officials Host Randolph County Legislators to Discuss Technology in the State's Courts
Judge Marion Warren, director of the NCAOC, and Randolph County court officials hosted local legislators at the courthouse.
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Wake Forest Law to become home to newest North Carolina Business Court
The Wake Forest University School of Law will become home to the newest North Carolina Business Court.
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Court Officials Host Johnston and Moore County Legislators to Discuss Technology in the State's Courts
Judge Marion Warren, NCAOC director, and Moore and Johnston county court officials hosted local legislators at the courthouse.
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Chief Justice Mark Martin to Speak at the Opening of Lawyers Without Rights Exhibit
Chief Justice Mark Martin will speak at the opening of the Lawyers Without Rights.
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Governor McCrory Announces Judicial Appointment
Governor Pat McCrory has appointed Jeffery Foster as superior court judge in Judicial District 3A.
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NCAOC Hosts Legislators to Discuss Technology in the State's Courts
On Friday, March 4, the NCAOC hosted Representative John Faircloth and Senator Shirley Randleman to discuss the use of technology.
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Courthouses Statewide Launch New System to Search Court Records
North Carolina citizens can now easily search court records at the courthouse.
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