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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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Mecklenburg County 17th Annual National Adoption Day Event
Children and their families will be recognized for their adoption on National Adoption Day on Saturday, November 21, at 10:00 a.m.
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Pitt County Superior Court Sessions Canceled for Week of November 9-13 Due to COVID-19 Testing
All sessions of district court will take place as scheduled.
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Wayne County District Criminal Sessions of Court Canceled for November 6, 2020, to Help Limit the Spread of COVID-19
The courthouse and clerk’s office remain open to the public.
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Iredell County Courts Cancel Most Sessions of Court Due to Exposures to COVID-19
The clerk of superior court’s office will be open from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. with limited staffing.
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Orange County Courts Closed / Canceled Due to a Positive Case of COVID-19
Court officials have been in communication with Orange County Public Health officials to coordinate the appropriate response.
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UPDATED: 26th Judicial District Expanded Court Operations for October & November 2020
Find updated details on expanding criminal district court operations, clerk of court hours, virtual hearing in civil cases, and jury trials.
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Public Required to Make Appointments with Beaufort County Clerk of Superior Court for Estates and Special Proceedings Matters
The new policy is being implemented to help protect the public and staff from the risk of COVID-19.
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Chief Justice Beasley Continues Court System COVID-19 Response; Modifies, Extends Emergency Directives
Today’s order also allows jury trials to resume in districts with an approved Jury Trial Resumption Plan.
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Supreme Court Amends Rule 3 of the North Carolina Business Court Rules
The court’s order amending Rule 3 was adopted on 13 October 2020 and is effective immediately.
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Former Chief Justice Beasley Declares Third Week of October 2020 as Conflict Resolution Week
Conflict Resolution Week is intended to recognize the importance of dispute resolution to the Judicial Branch and North Carolinians.
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Halifax County Clerk of Superior Court's Office Closed Due to COVID-19
All filings should be made at the magistrate office.
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Cynthia P. Black Appointed as Chief Public Defender for Cumberland County
Her term commences on October 1, 2020 and expires on December 31, 2021.
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Sam Snead Appointed as Chief Public Defender for Buncombe County
Snead will begin the duties of his new position on October 1, 2020.
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North Carolina Faith and Justice Alliance to Hold Public Convening
The public is invited to attend, but must register by October 5. The public can also watch the event via livestream
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Innocence Inquiry Commission Concludes Hearing in State v. Coatney Williams
The Commission unanimously concluded in that there was sufficient evidence of factual innocence to merit judicial review.
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Chief Justice Beasley Orders Extension of Time in Bail Bond Forfeiture Proceedings
Today's order further extends time in certain bail bond forfeiture proceedings.
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Mapping Reveals Extreme Racial Disparities in North Carolina Driver’s License Suspensions, New Website Offers Help
NCPBRC has created a story map project that reveals extreme racial disparities in North Carolina driver’s license suspensions by county.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
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Supreme Court Amends Rule 5 of the General Rules of Practice
The court’s order amending Rule 5 was adopted on September 23, 2020, and is effective on October 1, 2020.
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Governor Cooper Makes Judicial Appointments
Governor Roy Cooper appointed two new district court Judges to serve Guilford and Wake counties.
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Innocence Inquiry Commission to Hold a Hearing on State v. Coatney Williams
The hearing is anticipated to last three days and will be livestreamed.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch