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Stay up to date with the latest judicial news, information, press releases, and more on the court system around the state.
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All Things Judicial Podcast Focuses on Public Confidence in North Carolina's Courts and the Role of the Judicial Standards Commission
The Commission initiates proceedings against judges for the purpose of making disciplinary recommendations to the Supreme Court.
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Face Covering Mandate and Other COVID-19 Protocols Lifted as 26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Expands Court Operations
Administrative Order (22-R-396) addresses the use of face coverings and other COVID-19 protocols in the Mecklenburg County Courthouse.
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Governor Cooper Announces Two Judicial Appointments
The Governor announced two judicial appointments to superior and district courts today.
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Supreme Court Adopts Ability-to-Pay Rule
The rule was adopted on 14 December 2021 and became effective on 1 January 2022.
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All Things Judicial Podcast Focuses on Professionalism in the Legal Community
The Commission provides continuing legal education and acts as a voluntary peer intervention program involving professionalism issues.
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Campbell Law Dean Rich Leonard's Personal Tour of Exhibit: First African Americans on the North Carolina Bench
The exhibit features a timeline of the lives and achievements of each judge and justice from 1968-2006.
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UPDATED: 26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces Modified Court Operations effective March 1, 2022 through March 31, 2022
The new modifications to court operations are effective March 1-31, 2022. See the updated attached reference chart for full details.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby Honored Ola M. Lewis at Courthouse Dedication Ceremony
Judge Lewis was the longest serving woman trial court judge in North Carolina history.
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All Things Judicial Podcast Features Interview with Civil Rights Pioneer Clarence Henderson
Clarence Henderson helped launch the sit-in protests in Greensboro on February 2, 1960.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby Proclaims February 5-12 as Court Reporting and Captioning Week for the Judicial Branch
This week-long event is meant to highlight the many aspects of court reporting and captioning.
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New All Things Judicial Podcast Episode Focuses on North Carolina's Court Reporters
This episode was released in recognition of National Court Reporting and Captioning Week, February 5–12.
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ADVISORY :: Oral Arguments in Harper, et al. v Hall, et al. to be Held Virtually
The media and public can view the oral arguments on YouTube.
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Model Webex Administrative Order and Forms
A Subcommittee of the COVID-19 Task Force developed a model administrative order that court officials can use to establish Webex protocols.
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Judicial Branch Launches Courtroom Audio Visual (CRAVE) Project to Safely and Securely Hold Remote Court Proceedings
The technology will greatly reduce the need for an in-person appearance in some cases and reduce courthouse foot traffic.
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Supreme Court of North Carolina Names Grant Buckner as the New Clerk of Court
Buckner takes over the role from Amy Funderburk, who will be leaving the position in February.
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26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces Modified Court Operations effective February 1, 2022 through February 28, 2022
The new modifications to court operations are effective February 1-28, 2022. See the attached reference chart for full details.
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26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces All Sessions of Court Will Operate as Normally Scheduled on January 21, 2022
All court sessions will operate normally on Friday. See full details.
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All Things Judicial Podcast Focuses on Human Trafficking Diversion Court
WORTH Court is a specialized court designed to help human trafficking survivors with supportive care and intervention services.
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26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces a CODE GREEN – SEVERE Weather Alert for Court Operations on January 19, 2022
Many court sessions are delayed. See full details for times.
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26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces a CODE GREEN – SEVERE Weather Alert for Court Operations on January 18, 2022
Many court sessions are canceled with some exceptions and delayed openings. See full details.
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