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26th Judicial District COVID-19 Modified Court Operations for August 2020
A listing of court operations in August for the 26th Judicial District Courts and Mecklenburg County Clerk of Superior Court’s Office.
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Chief Justice Beasley Issues Order Extending Several Existing Emergency Directives
The orders entered today by Chief Justice Beasley extend the effect of Emergency Directives 2–8.
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Chief Justice Cheri Beasley Appoints Chief District Court Judges in Stanly, Montgomery, Cleveland, Lincoln, Orange, and Chatham Counties
The appointments fill vacancies left by retirements in Judicial Districts 20A, 27B, and 15B.
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Sign Up for the North Carolina Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice Public Comment Session
Sign up to speak virtually at the first public comment session of the Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice on Tuesday, July 28.
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Governor Cooper Appoints Two District Court Judges
The two new judicial appointments will serve Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, McDowell, and Rutherford counties.
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Chief Justice Beasley Orders Extension of Emergency Directive Regarding Summary Ejectment Cases
This directive requires that an affidavit be filed in residential evictions to confirm compliance with the federal CARES Act.
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Notice of Security Update Implemented July 17, 2020
Find information on the recent TLS 1.2 security update for NCAOC partners and technology resources.
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Burke County Court Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
The courthouse remains open for business.
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Chief Justice Beasley Orders Extension of Emergency Directives Regarding Jury Trials and Court Facility Public Health Measures
The directives postpone jury trials, prescribe social distancing measures, and allow additional time for ejectment proceedings.
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Chief Justice Cheri Beasley Issues Emergency Orders Requiring Face Coverings in Courthouses and Planning for the Resumption of Jury Trials
Chief Justice Beasley announced that jury trials in North Carolina courts will be delayed through at least September.
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Chief Justice Cheri Beasley to Issue New Emergency Directives Related to COVID-19
The new directives will be issued during a press conference Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Watch live.
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Pitt County Courts to Hold First Session of Behavioral Health Treatment Court
The BHTC combines court supervision with mental health treatment.
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Caldwell County Clerk of Court Estates Division is Closed for COVID-19 Testing and Cleaning
The courthouse remains open for business.
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North Carolina Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice Meets July 10
Task force is co-chaired by Associate Justice Anita Earls
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Pitt County Court Officials Issue Administrative Order Requiring Face Coverings in the Courthouse
The Order takes effect at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, and will remain in effect until further notice.
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26th Judicial District COVID-19 Modified Court Operations Beginning July 6, 2020
A listing of court operations in July for the 26th Judicial District Courts and Mecklenburg County Clerk of Superior Court’s Office.
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Chief Justice Beasley Issues Order Extending Several Existing Emergency Directives
The directives continue to allow increased use of technology and seek to limit foot traffic in courthouses.
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North Carolina Bar Association Minorities in the Profession Committee Announces Legal Legends of Color Honorees
Each of these highly-respected individuals have made a significant impact to the North Carolina legal practice.
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Chief Justice Beasley Delivers 2020 State of the Judiciary Address
The address focused on the Judicial Branch’s commitment to access, fairness, and impartiality for the people of North Carolina.
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Chief Justice Beasley to Deliver 2020 State of the Judiciary Address
WATCH LIVE on NCcourts.gov or the Judicial Branch Facebook page @NCcourts.
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