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Pitt County District Criminal Court Sessions Canceled for January 20-22 Due to COVID-19
The courthouse and clerk of superior court’s office remain open.
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New Codification Available for the North Carolina Rules of Appellate Procedure
It includes transcript-related amendments approved on November 17, which are effective for cases that are appealed on or after January 1.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby Presents Friend of the Court Award to Judge Wanda Bryant
This award is the highest honor given by the Judicial Branch.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby Issues Emergency Directives on COVID-19
The order replaces the expired order issued on December 14, 2020, and is effective today, January 14, 2021.
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Judges Installed at the North Carolina Court of Appeals
Five judges were formally installed in a virtual ceremony in the courtroom of the North Carolina Court of Appeals.
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District Court Resumes Operations on January 19 in Bertie, Hertford, and Northampton Counties
Only people with business at the courthouse will be allowed to enter. Masks or face coverings and social distancing are required.
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Beaufort County Child Support Court Canceled for Friday, January 15
In addition, all in-person civil district court cases scheduled for January 15 have been continued.
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26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Extends Postponement of Non-Essential In-Person Hearings
This Mecklenburg County order will be in effect from January 11 until February 11.
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Halifax County District Court Resumes Operations on Tuesday, January 19
Face coverings are required and social distancing must be observed.
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ADVISORY: North Carolina Court of Appeals Ceremonial Investitures to be Held Virtually on January 14
The media and the public may watch the ceremony on the Judicial Branch YouTube channel.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby Makes Judicial Appointments for Judicial Districts 11, 12, and 30
All appointments effective January 1, 2021.
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Governor Cooper Announces Judicial Appointments
Governor Roy Cooper today announced judicial appointments to the North Carolina Superior Court and to the North Carolina District Court.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby Appoints Judge Andrew T. Heath as the New Director of the North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts
Judge Andrew T. Heath's appointment is effective today, January 8.
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Pitt County District Court to Resume Operations and Split Criminal Court Calendars
Pitt County district courts will resume court scheduled for January 14.
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Chief Justice and Associate Justices Installed at the Supreme Court of North Carolina
Chief Justice Paul Newby became the 30th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina.
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Judge Angelica McIntyre Appointed as Chief District Court Judge for Robeson County
She is the first Native American female chief district court judge in the State of North Carolina.
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Donna Stroud Takes Oath and Becomes Chief Judge of the North Carolina Court of Appeals
The swearing-in occurred at the Carteret County Courthouse and was administered by Chief Justice Paul Newby.
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ADVISORY: Supreme Court of North Carolina Ceremonial Investitures to be Held Virtually on January 6
Chief Justice-Elect Newby, Associate Justice-Elect Berger, and Associate Justice-Elect Barringer will be invested in a virtual ceremony.
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Paul Newby Becomes the 30th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina and Head of the North Carolina Judicial Branch
Chief Justice Newby took the oath of office shortly after midnight, administered by Judge Andrew Heath.
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Chief Justice Beasley Orders Extension of Time in Bail Bond Forfeiture Proceedings
Chief Justice Beasley issued an order today further extending time in certain bail bond forfeiture proceedings.
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