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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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N.C. Guardian ad Litem Program Celebrates 35 Years in July
July 2018 marks 35 years since the establishment of the Guardian ad Litem (GAL) Program in North Carolina.
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Partnership Formed for Court Compass Project Workshop
The Court Compass project is exploring streamlined and simplified solutions that help people through the divorce and separation process.
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Mecklenburg County Courts Celebrate Juror Appreciation Month
Juror Appreciation Week is held annually to encourage all residents of the 26th Judicial District to applaud the efforts of jurors.
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Jury Service Scam Alert
Ashe County residents are receiving jury service scam phone calls from someone posing as law enforcement.
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Juvenile Attorney Access Launches in CIPRS
Provides delinquent case data statewide to all attorneys representing a juvenile in delinquent matters.
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N.C. Innocence Inquiry Commission Director Appointed to Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kit Working Group
N.C. Innocence Inquiry Commission Director Lindsey Guice Smith appointed to group assigned to develop plan to test sexual assault kits.
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Chief Justice Martin Appoints Judge Judith Daniels as Chief District Court Judge in Judicial District 16B
Chief Justice Mark Martin has appointed Judge Judith Daniels as chief district court judge for Judicial District 16B (Robeson County).
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