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Dare County Clerk of Court's Notice
We have implemented the following guidelines to ensure that everyone has as safe of a visit to the Dare County Courthouse as possible.
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Mary Pollard Appointed as Executive Director of the North Carolina Office of Indigent Defense Services
Pollard is expected to begin her new role in August and will replace Thomas Maher, who was the executive director for the past 11 years.
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Court of Appeals Designs Seminar to Help Law Students Impacted by COVID-19
The five-week series is designed to provide students with practical knowledge and experience in a lost summer for learning application.
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Chief Justice Beasley Issues New Order and Emergency Directives Expanding North Carolina Court Operations
The orders extend filing deadlines, postpone jury trials, and require in-person court operations to take place with some restrictions.
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Chief Justice Beasley Announces How the Courts will Begin Expanding Operations
WATCH LIVE: Chief Justice Beasley to hold press conference about court operations Thursday at 10:00 a.m.
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ADVISORY: Chief Justice Beasley to Hold Press Conference about Court Operations
A virtual press conference will be held on Thursday, May 21, to announce new directives affecting statewide court operations.
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Pitt County Court Officials Form COVID-19 Courthouse Advisory Committee
The committee will provide recommendations on how courthouse operations can resume in a safe, healthy, and timely manner.
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N.C. Pro Bono Resource Center Announces 2019 Pro Bono Honor Society Inductees
The NCPBRC is proud to announce the induction of 520 attorneys into the 2019 North Carolina Pro Bono Society.
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Chief Justice Cheri Beasley Declares May as Drug Court Month for the Judicial Branch
Drug Court Month is a celebration of the lives restored by drug court.
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North Carolina Pro Bono Resource Center Launches Legal Clinic to Lessen Impact of COVID-19
Small businesses and nonprofits can request free legal assistance through the NC Pro Bono Resource Center’s website.
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Judicial Branch Annual Report 2018-19 Now Available Online
This year’s Annual Report features noteworthy updates and accomplishments about the component parts and offices of the Judicial Branch.
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North Carolina Courts Expand Remote Operations Amid COVID-19
North Carolina’s court system continues to work on plans for phasing back to full operations.
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Governor Roy Cooper Announces Judicial Appointments in Brunswick, Cumberland and Duplin, Jones, Onslow and Sampson Counties
Three judges have been appointed to serve in district and superior courts.
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Chief Justice Beasley Extends Emergency Directives Until May 30
The order extends the effect of previously issued emergency directives until May 30, 2020.
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Chief Justice Beasley Forms COVID-19 Task Force
The task force will recommend emergency directives and policy changes related to the COVID-19 health emergency.
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Mecklenburg County Magistrates Marriage Ceremonies
Updated November 23, 2021: Effective immediately, marriage ceremonies will resume on Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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North Carolina Court of Appeals Holds First Oral Arguments using Webex
The public can watch the session, but will not be able to participate, which is customary during oral arguments held in the courtroom.
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Forsyth County Hall of Justice Reopens to the Public on April 28
The Hall of Justice was closed to the public last week due to an employee at the courthouse testing positive for COVID-19.
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Forsyth County Courthouse Closes to the Public until May 4
Courthouse will be closed to the public effective immediately through May 4 due to an employee testing positive for COVID-19.
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Marriage Ceremonies Resume Statewide Following Order of Chief Justice Cheri Beasley
Chief Justice Beasley issued an emergency directive ordering magistrates to continue performing marriage ceremonies statewide.
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