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Onslow County Court Officials Designate Alternate Court Locations Through End of 2018
Due to the loss of regular court facilities from Hurricane Florence, alternate sites for holding courts are listed through the end of 2018.
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Governor Cooper Announces Judicial Appointment to District 9
Governor Roy Cooper has announced the following judicial appointment as district court judge in District 9.
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Chief Justice Martin Issues Order for Jones and Onslow Counties Affected by Hurricane Florence
View an order from Chief Justice Martin regarding Jones and Onslow counties affected by Hurricane Florence.
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Supreme Court Approves Amended Rule Allowing Out-of-State Lawyers to Provide Pro Bono Assistance Due to Hurricane Florence
The temporary amendment to the rules of the North Carolina State Bar will expire on January 16, 2019.
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McDowell County Honors Five Members of North Carolina’s Appellate Courts
The Judicial Branch joined McDowell County officials and community in celebration of the county’s 175th anniversary.
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Chief Justice Martin Issues New Order for Counties Affected by Hurricane Florence
An order from Chief Justice Martin regarding counties affected by Hurricane Florence.
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Onslow County Court Officials Designate Alternate Court Locations Due to Flooding
Flooding has forced the relocation of the District Courts and the Clerk of Court's personnel from the Summersill Building to other sites.
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McDowell County Honors Five Appellate Court Judges
The McDowell County Bar Association and the McDowell County community are honoring five members of North Carolina’s appellate courts.
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Chief Justice Martin Issues Order for Counties Subject to Mandatory Evacuation Due to Hurricane Florence
An order from Chief Justice Martin regarding counties subject to mandatory evacuation due to Hurricane Florence.
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Hurricane Florence Affecting Courthouses Across North Carolina
Updated 9/24: Many court sessions and offices are reporting changes in hours of operation and closings due to adverse weather.
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Cumberland County Courts and Fort Bragg Partner to Offer Domestic Violence eFiling System to Increase Victim Safety
Cumberland County courts and Fort Bragg have partnered to offer a safer way to get domestic violence protective orders on base.
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Alamance County Computer, Internet, and Phone Outage RESOLVED
The Alamance County Clerk’s office announces the computers and phone system are back up and running.
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Mecklenburg County Superior Criminal Court Hearings Changing Courtrooms
At the beginning of September, the location of some Mecklenburg County Superior criminal court hearings will be moving to new courtrooms.
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N.C. Court of Appeals Hires New Director of Staff Counsel
Jaye Bingham-Hinch succeeds Leslie Davis who held the position since 1989 and is retiring in August.
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Court of Appeals Director of Staff Counsel Leslie Davis Retires
Leslie Davis, who has been the only Director of Staff Counsel and who has served the Court of Appeals since 1983, is retiring.
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Forsyth County Hall of Justice Phone Issue
Due to the installation of new phones at the Hall of Justice in Forsyth County, there may be a delay in answering some calls.
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N.C. Dispute Resolution Commission Hires New Executive Director
The North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission (DRC) has hired Tara Kozlowski as executive director.
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Chief Justice's Commission on Professionalism Launches Law School Ambassador Program
The program launch event was held on August 10 at the Supreme Court of North Carolina.
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Capital City Lawyers Association Holds Youth Law Day Event at Wake County Courthouse
The program provided youths an opportunity to learn about the justice system and roles in the courthouse and courtroom.
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Mecklenburg County Trial Court Administrator Charleston Carter Sworn in as NACM Board Member
Charleston Carter is now a member of the board of directors of the National Association for Court Management (NACM).
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