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Andrew Brown Named as General Counsel for the North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts
Brown replaces Trey Allen who has been elected as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina.
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All Things Judicial Features an Interview with Former Supreme Court of North Carolina Associate Justice David M. Britt
Britt was Speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives where he was instrumental in establishing the unified court system.
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James "Jimbo" S. Perry Named as Co-Executive Director of the Chief Justice's Commission on Professionalism
Mr. Perry's tenure as co-executive director begins January 1, 2023.
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Governor Cooper Announces Judicial Appointment
Governor Roy Cooper announced that he will appoint Allison Riggs to serve as a North Carolina Court of Appeals judge.
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Governor Cooper Appoints Superior Court Judge for Nash County
Timothy W. Wilson will serve as Superior Court Judge in Judicial District 7A serving Nash County.
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All Things Judicial Features an Interview with Former United States Senator Robert B. Morgan
Throughout a 50-year law practice, Morgan embodied professionalism and public service.
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Governor Cooper Appoints Superior Court Judge for Mecklenburg County
Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Judge Donald Cureton Jr. to serve as superior court judge in Mecklenburg County.
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Ragan R. Oakley Named as Assistant Director of the North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts
Oakley replaces David Hoke who is retiring after 21 years of service.
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Pitt County Court Schedule Adjusted for Monday, December 5
Court will be delayed due to several swearing in ceremonies.
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North Carolina's 8th Judicial District Receives Federal Funding to Create Adult Recovery Court
The funding will allow the Accountability and Recovery Court to expand its life-saving work.
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Governor Cooper Appoints District Court Judge for Burke, Caldwell, and Catawba Counties
Scott Conrad is appointed to serve as district court judge in Judicial District 25.
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Custody Mediation Video Receives Silver Award from the 43rd Annual Telly Awards
The video is part of the new domestic violence screening protocol which is being piloted in Durham County.
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All Things Judicial Hosts Army National Guard Senior Officers for Discussion on Service During State Active Duty Missions
Episode features senior level judge advocate officers in the North Carolina Army National Guard.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby Recognizes Court Employees for Professionalism
Chief Justice Newby recently recognized three Judicial Branch employees for their professionalism.
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Governor Cooper Appoints Superior Court Judge for Guilford County
Governor Cooper appointed The Honorable Tonia Cutchin to serve as superior court Judge in Judicial District 18E.
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All Things Judicial Honors Veterans Day and United States Armed Forces with Two-Part Series
A useful discussion about legal services available to military personnel in North Carolina courts.
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Additional eFiling Training Dates and Registration Now Available for Attorneys and Legal Staff
Additional virtual (Webex) training dates for File & Serve are now available for attorneys, paralegals, and legal staff to register.
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Judges Recognized for Certification as Science and Technology Resource Judges
The judges have been certified as Science and Technology Resource Judges for our State by the National Courts and Sciences Institute (NCSI).
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Tonya Davis Barber Appointed to the Commission on Indigent Defense Services
Barber's term runs from September 1, 2022, through August 3, 2026.
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Annual "Fright Court" Episode of All Things Judicial Focuses on the Old Beaufort County Courthouse
The Old Beaufort County Courthouse is allegedly haunted by the ghost of Reverend George Carawan, who was tried for murder in 1853.
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