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Chief Justice Paul Newby Proclaims February 4-11, 2023 as Court Reporting and Captioning Week for the Judicial Branch
The event is meant to highlight the many aspects of court reporting and captioning.
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Supreme Court of North Carolina Approves Amendments to Rule 5 and Rule 5.1 of the General Rules of Practice for Superior and District Courts
The General Rules of Practice are promulgated by the Supreme Court under Section 7A-34 of the General Statutes of North Carolina.
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All Things Judicial Spotlights Human Trafficking in the Charlotte-Metro Community
Guests discuss the 2023 report entitled Exploitation of Minors in the Queen City.
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Jury Duty Scam Alert for Carteret County
Carteret County residents are receiving jury service scam phone calls from someone posing as law enforcement.
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MEMORANDUM to Attorneys: eFiling in eCourts Pilot Counties
Once eCourts is live, eFiling will be required for attorneys for any new filings made in these four counties.
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![From left to right, Wake County Manager David Ellis, Chief Justice Paul Newby, Wake County Commissioner Matt Calabria, Judge Ashleigh Parker Dunston, Wake County Commission Chair Chair Shinica Thomas, and Commissioner Dr. James West prepare to cut the ribbon. From left to right, Wake County Manager David Ellis, Chief Justice Paul Newby, Wake County Commissioner Matt Calabria, Judge Ashleigh Parker Dunston, Wake County Commission Chair Chair Shinica Thomas, and Commissioner Dr. James West prepared to cut the ribbon.](/assets/styles/480x270/s3/2023-01/Wake_County_Legal_Support_Center%20Ribbon%20Cutting_WEB.jpg?VersionId=UUOwbNB9VgOm5DoglJY55B9tyFTnbQYF&itok=VRpca1aW)
Legal Support Center Opens at Wake County Courthouse
The Center is available to help people better understand our legal system.
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![From left to right, CJCP Co-Executive Director Jimbo Perry, Bert Kemp, Judge Patricia Evans, Chief Justice Paul Newby, LeAnn Brown, Gordon Brown, CJCP Executive Director Mel Wright. From left to right, CJCP Co-Executive Director Jimbo Perry, Bert Kemp, Judge Patricia Evans, Chief Justice Paul Newby, LeAnn Nease Brown, Gordon Brown, CJCP Executive Director Mel Wright](/assets/styles/480x270/s3/2023-01/ChiefAwards.1362_WEB.jpg?VersionId=WzWxkzsvx5HEzVXUrBnn5xyMEOPvh3eZ&itok=BU_0Ajg8)
Chief Justice Paul Newby Presents Annual Professionalism Awards for 2022
Recipients have demonstrated intellectual honesty, compassion, and practical skills in the practice of law.
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All Things Judicial Features Recent Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Investiture Ceremonies
Listen to excerpts from the January 2023 investiture ceremonies of Associate Justice Trey Allen and Chief Judge Donna Stroud.
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Youth Ages Out of Foster Care with Help of Guardian ad Litem
The celebration was also an opportunity to acknowledge the personal accomplishments of this young man.
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National Association of Drug Court Professionals Selects North Carolina’s Recovery Courts to Build New Training Infrastructure
The National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP) plans to work with North Carolina court officials to build new training.
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Supreme Court of North Carolina Withdraws Order Implementing Universal Citation System
The Court is withdrawing its previous order implementing the universal citation system for judicial opinions and publications.
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Governor Cooper Announces Three Judicial Appointments
Governor Roy Cooper has announced three new judicial appointments across the state.
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Parent Defender Makes North Carolina Lawyer's Weekly Power List
The designation to the Power List is a result of peer nomination which recognizes top lawyers in North Carolina.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
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eCourts Integrated Case Management Go-Live Date Announcement for February 13
The go-live date for the four pilot counties (Harnett, Johnston, Lee and Wake) for the eCourts ICMS and eFiling will be Monday, February 13.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
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Chief Judge Donna S. Stroud Formally Invested as Chief Judge of the North Carolina Court of Appeals
Chief Judge Donna S. Stroud has been formally invested as Chief Judge of the North Carolina Court of Appeals during a swearing-in ceremony.
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MEDIA ADVISORY :: Chief Judge Donna S. Stroud to be Formally Invested as Chief Judge of the North Carolina Court of Appeals
Chief Judge Stroud will be invested during a ceremony to be held in the Court of Appeals courtroom.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby Proclaims January 2023 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month for the Judicial Branch
January 11 is proclaimed as Human Trafficking Awareness Day
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All Things Judicial Features an Interview with Former Supreme Court of North Carolina Associate Justice Harry C. Martin
Martin served on the Superior Court, Court of Appeals, Supreme Court, and Cherokee Supreme Court.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
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Justice Trey Allen Formally Installed as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina
Justice Trey Allen has been formally invested as associate justice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina during a swearing-in ceremony.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
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MEDIA ADVISORY :: Trey Allen to be Installed as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina
Trey Allen will be installed as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at 2:00 p.m.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch