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Dr. Donald van der Vaart Appointed as New Chief Administrative Law Judge
Dr. van der Vaart succeeds Judge Julian Mann as Chief Administrative Law Judge and Director of the Office of Administrative Hearings.
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Chief Justice Newby Presents Judge Julian Mann with the Friend of the Court Award for Over 31 Years of Service
The award is the highest honor given by the Judicial Branch and comes at the expiration of Judge Mann's eighth consecutive four-year term.
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Governor Roy Cooper Appoints District Attorney
Travis Page will serve as District Attorney in Gaston County.
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Governor Roy Cooper appoints Superior Court Judge
Jesse Caldwell, IV, to serve as Superior Court Judge for Judicial District 27A (Gaston County).
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New All Things Judicial Podcast Episode Focuses on ACEs-Informed Courts
ACEs refers to adverse childhood experiences of some children who appear in North Carolina courts.
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Chief Justice Newby Rescinds June 7 Order
As of the date of today's order, none of the Chief Justice's COVID-19 related emergency directives remain in place.
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Governor Cooper Appoints District Court Judge
Joal Broun will serve in Judicial District 15B (Chatham and Orange counties).
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Face Covering Mandate Lifted for Fully Vaccinated Individuals Inside Mecklenburg County Courthouse
This order is effective June 9 and rescinds and replaces provisions for face coverings and social distancing set forth in previous orders.
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Governor Roy Cooper Appoints Judges in Rowan and Cumberland Counties
Timothy Gould will serve as Superior Court Judge and Cull Jordan III as District Court Judge.
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All Things Judicial Features Interview with Former Chief Justice I. Beverly Lake Jr.
The interview was conducted in 2006 by former Associate Justice Willis Whichard.
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Chief Justice Newby Issues New Order
Chief Justice Paul Newby issued a new order today containing Emergency Directives related to COVID-19.
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A Celebration of Mecklenburg Declaration Day on the Latest Episode of All Things Judicial
All Things Judicial takes a deep-dive into the history, story, and controversy surrounding this event.
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eCourts CLE Opportunity Available for Attorneys and Paralegals
This one-hour eCourts CLE opportunity, From Paper to Digital: The eCourts Update, is available on-demand for attorneys and paralegals.
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Chief Justice Newby Announces Task Force on ACEs-Informed Courts
To understand the impact of ACEs on children and to develop strategies for addressing adverse childhood experiences within our court system.
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Mask Mandate to Remain in Effect Inside Mecklenburg County Courthouse
The local Administrative Order requiring face coverings for all persons entering the Mecklenburg County Courthouse shall remain in effect.
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Chief Justice Newby Issues New Order
New order amends most recent order by eliminating Emergency Directive 21.
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Two District Court Judges Appointed in District 22B
Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Rosalind Baker and Jon W. Myers as District Court judges.
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Latest All Things Judicial Podcast Episode Focuses on North Carolina's Recovery Courts
Guests include Special Superior Court Judge J. Stanly Carmical, District Court Judge James H. Faison, and Janeanne Gonzales.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby Begins 100 County Courthouse Tour
Tour begins in Western North Carolina and spans from Murphy to Manteo.
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N.C. Pro Bono Resource Center Announces 2020 Pro Bono Honor Society Inductees
A total of 589 attorneys were inducted into the 2020 North Carolina Pro Bono Honor Society.
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