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Governor Cooper Appoints Rowan County Chief District Court Judge Charlie Brown to Governor’s Crime Commission
Brown will fulfill the unexpired term of Guilford County Chief District Court Judge Tom Jarrell, who died unexpectedly August 3, 2019.
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North Carolina State Bar Target of Ransomware Attack
A cybersecurity incident occurred this week at the State Bar.
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Supreme Court Holds Sessions in North Carolina’s Piedmont to Celebrate Bicentennial Anniversary
Supreme Court met in Salisbury, Asheboro and Winston-Salem September 30 - October 2
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North Carolina Sentencing and Policy Advisory Commission Honors 25th Anniversary of Enactment of Structured Sentencing
Governor Roy Cooper proclaimed today as Structured Sentencing Day in North Carolina.
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Governor Roy Cooper Appoints Two Judges to District Courts
Governor Cooper appointed two new judges to district courts in Union and Mecklenburg counties respectively.
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Supreme Court Celebrates Bicentennial Anniversary by Holding Two Court Sessions in Forsyth County
The Supreme Court will hold two sessions of court at the Forsyth County Hall of Justice in Winston-Salem on October 2.
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WATCH LIVE MON-WED: Supreme Court Celebrates 200th Anniversary by Holding Court Sessions in North Carolina Piedmont
Supreme Court will hold court sessions in Salisbury, Asheboro, and Winston-Salem Sept. 30 - Oct. 2. Watch live on Facebook.
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Chief Justice Beasley Declares Catastrophic Conditions Exist or Have Existed in New Hanover County and in Pender by Hurricane Dorian
View an order on September 17 from Chief Justice Beasley regarding catastrophic conditions existing in New Hanover and in Pender Counties.
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Statement from Chief Justice Beasley on the Passing of Former Chief Justice I. Beverly Lake, Jr.
I was saddened today to learn of the passing of former Chief Justice I. Beverly Lake, Jr.
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North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission Holds Hearing
On September 9-10, 2019, the North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission held a hearing in State v. Kenneth Leon Evans.
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Perquimans County Clerk of Superior Court Selected to Serve on eCourts Advisory Committee
Perquimans County Clerk of Superior Court Todd W. Tilley has been appointed to serve on the eCourts Advisory Committee.
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Edgecombe County Community Forum September 28: Connect with the Community Resources Available to You
15th biennium Community Forum is free to the public and helps connect citizens with community resources available.
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Chief Justice Beasley Announces Rule Changes to Strengthen Families and Support Children
Rule changes allow North Carolina attorneys to designate up to 12 weeks without court appearances when a child is born or adopted.
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WATCH LIVE SEPT. 10: Chief Justice Beasley to Announce Rule Changes to Strengthen Families and Support Children
Tuesday, September 10, to announce efforts to strengthen families and support children in the legal community.
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Hurricane Dorian Courthouse Closings and Advisories
Court sessions, offices, and courthouses are reporting changes in hours and closings due to Hurricane Dorian.
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Jones County Courthouse to Reopen on September 3, 2019
The courthouse was closed for months due to damage from Hurricane Florence.
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Chief Justice Beasley to Visit Randolph County
Chief Justice Cheri Beasley will spend the day in Randolph County visiting with students, court officials, and faith leaders.
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Three-Judge Panel Makes Decision for James Blackmon
The three-judge panel unanimously concluded that Blackmon had proven that he was innocent of second-degree murder.
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Supreme Court Celebrates Bicentennial Anniversary by Holding Two Court Sessions in Rowan County
The Rowan County judicial community will host the Supreme Court of North Carolina as part of the Court’s bicentennial celebration.
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Chief Justice Beasley Makes New Appointments to Family Court Advisory Committee
Chief Justice Cheri Beasley has made new appointments to the Family Court Advisory Committee.
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