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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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Mark Sternlicht Appointed as Superior Court Judge for Judicial District 12
Governor Roy Cooper selects Sternlicht to serve in Cumberland County.
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New Order Issued by Chief Justice Paul Newby
Order extends most of the emergency directives an additional 30 days in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Andrew Murray Appointed D.A. for District 42
Governor Roy Cooper tabs Murray as acting district attorney for Henderson, Polk, and Transylvania counties.
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North Carolina Equal Access to Justice Commission Releases Statewide Legal Needs Assessment
This is the first statewide civil legal needs assessment in almost 20 years.
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Training Opportunity on Perspectives of Blind Attorneys in North Carolina
May 20, 12:00-1:00 p.m. Participants will leave with an understanding of how to better accommodate members of the blind community.
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Former Chief Judge Gerald Arnold Shares History of the North Carolina Court of Appeals in Latest All Things Judicial Podcast Episode
Judge Arnold shares his experience arguing before the original Court of Appeals, joining that Court as a judge then later as chief judge.
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Five Judicial Branch Employees Receive Prestigious Caswell Award
Employees are recognized for 45 years of service.
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Supreme Court Adopts Electronic-Filing Rules for the Implementation of eCourts
The Supreme Court’s order amending the rules was adopted on 21 April 2021 and is effective on 10 May 2021.
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