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Governor Cooper Appoints Superior Court Judge for Guilford County
Stephanie L. Reese will serve as Superior Court Judge in Judicial District 18B, serving part of Guilford County.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby Proclaims the Week of October 24-28 as Innocence Inquiry Commission Week
This year marks 15 years of operation for the Innocence Inquiry Commission.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby Declares Third Week of October 2022 as Conflict Resolution Week
Conflict Resolution Week is intended to recognize the importance of dispute resolution to the Judicial Branch and to North Carolinians.
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All Things Judicial Highlights the North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission
Each year, the North Carolina Judicial Branch recognizes Conflict Resolution Day which falls on October 20, 2022.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby Completes His Historic 100-County Tour from Murphy to Manteo
Newby is the first sitting chief justice to visit all of North Carolina's courthouses from Murphy to Manteo.
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North Carolina Judicial Branch Employees Recognized at Certified Public Manager Program Commencement Event
40th Anniversary event also recognizes two 2020 graduates from NCAOC.
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North Carolina Conference of Clerks of Superior Court 2022-2023 Officers Sworn In
The 2022-2023 executive officers were sworn in by Supreme Court of North Carolina Associate Justice Phil Berger, Jr.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby's 100-County Tour Nears Completion with Visits to Greene, Lenoir, and Wayne Counties
These three county courthouses are 96, 97, and 98 out of the 100 counties on his tour.
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26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces a CODE GREEN – SEVERE Weather Alert for Court Operations on September 30, 2022
All morning sessions will proceed as scheduled. All afternoon sessions of court are canceled.
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All Things Judicial Features an Interview with Historic Superior Court Judge Shirley L. Fulton
Fulton was the first African American woman prosecutor in Mecklenburg County, and first African American woman superior court judge in NC.
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Supreme Court of North Carolina to Hold Session at Historic 1767 Chowan County Courthouse October 3-4
The Supreme Court of North Carolina will hold its October session of court at the Historic 1767 Chowan County Courthouse in Edenton.
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MEMORANDUM :: eCourts Launch Delay
In order to ensure a successful launch, the decision has been made to delay the pilot county eCourts Odyssey ICMS.
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All Things Judicial Features Chief Justice Paul Newby and University of North Carolina Professor John Orth in a Constitution Day Episode
Newby and Orth co-authored the book entitled, "The North Carolina State Constitution."
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Chief Justice Paul Newby's 100-County Tour Visits Cabarrus, Rowan, and Union Counties
The tour began in May 2021, and when completed, Newby will be the first chief justice to visit all of North Carolina's courthouses.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby's 100-County Tour Visits Randolph County
The tour began in May 2021, and when completed, Newby will be the first chief justice to visit all of North Carolina's courthouses.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby's 100-County Tour Visits Montgomery, Moore, Randolph, and Stanly Counties
The tour began in May 2021, and when completed, Newby will be the first chief justice to visit all of North Carolina's courthouses.
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Governor Cooper Appoints District and Superior Court Judges
Governor Roy Cooper has announced the following judicial appointments to Superior Court District 4 and District Court District 26.
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MEDIA ADVISORY :: North Carolina Human Trafficking Commission to Hold Annual Conference
The North Carolina Human Trafficking Commission (HTC) will hold its annual conference at the Hilton North Hills on September 7-8 in Raleigh.
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eCourts Target Date for Pilot County Odyssey ICMS Implementation
The Odyssey ICMS is projected to launch in four pilot counties of Harnett, Johnston, Lee, and Wake.
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All Things Judicial Features an Interview with Former Campbell University President Norman Adrian Wiggins
In 1976, Wiggins founded the law school at Campbell University named in his honor, the Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law.
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