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Chief Justice Mark Martin Announces Launch of Website Redesign Project
Chief Justice Mark Martin has announced the start of the NCcourts.org website redesign project.
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Judicial Standards Commission Names Carolyn Dubay as Executive Director
The North Carolina Judicial Standards Commission is pleased to announce the appointment of Carolyn Dubay as its new executive director.
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Tom Murry Appointed to N.C. General Statutes Commission
Tom Murry, chief legal counsel has been appointed by Governor Pat McCrory to the N.C. General Statutes Commission.
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Chief Justice Mark Martin Announces Milestone Anniversaries of North Carolina Courts
Chief Justice Mark Martin announced today the upcoming milestone anniversaries of the Judicial Branch. Between 2016 and 2019.
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NCCALJ Co-chair Dean David F. Levi Elected as ALI President Designate
NCCALJ Co-chair Dean David F. Levi has been elected as 10th president of The American Law Institute.
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Former Chief Justice Mark Martin Presents Former Chief Justice Burley Mitchell with Professionalism Award
Former Chief Justice Mark Martin presented former Chief Justice Burley B. Mitchell Jr. with the 2015 Chief Justice's Professionalism Award.
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Chief Justice Martin Presents Friend of the Court Award to Jerry Parnell
Chief Justice Mark Martin has presented the Friend of the Court award to Jerry Parnell of Charlotte.
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Portrait of Former Chief Justice Henry Frye Dedicated at Supreme Court
All gathered in the Supreme Court courtroom on December 8 to Dedicate a portrait of former Chief Justice Henry E. Frye.
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Chief Justice Martin Appoints Judge John Greenlee to Chief District Court Judge for Judicial District 27A
Chief Justice Mark Martin has appointed Judge John Greenlee as chief district court judge for Judicial District 27A.
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Foster Care Adoptions Finalized as Part of Mecklenburg County 12th Annual National Adoption Day Event
Children and their families are scheduled to be recognized for their adoption on Adoption Day.
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Court of Appeals Names Dan Horne as Clerk of Court
The Court of Appeals has named Daniel M. Horne Jr. as Clerk of Court effective November 1.
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Court of Appeals to Hold Special Session at Rowan County Courthouse
The Court of Appeals will hold a special session of court at the Rowan County Courthouse in Salisbury on November 18.
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Chief Justice Martin Appoints Judge Marion Warren as Director of N.C. Administrative Office of the Courts
Chief Justice Mark Martin has appointed Judge Marion Warren as director of the North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts (NCAOC).
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Court of Appeals Clerk John Connell Honored for his Service
Court of Appeals Clerk of Court John Connell was honored for his nearly 30 years of service to the court during a retirement reception.
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Former COA Chief Judge John C. Martin Honored by Supreme Court Historical Society
The North Carolina Supreme Court Historical Society honored former Court of Appeals Chief Judge John C. Martin.
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Portrait of Retired Chief Justice James G. Exum Jr. Dedicated at Supreme Court
All gathered in the Supreme Court courtroom to dedicate a portrait of former Chief Justice James G. Exum.
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National and State Leaders Join Chief Justice Martin in Raleigh Today to Begin Study to Strengthen North Carolina's Court System
Chief Justice Mark Martin today convened the inaugural meeting of the N.C. Commission on the Administration of Law and Justice.
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Leaders Join for Inaugural Meeting of Task Force on Mental Health and Substance Use
Leaders from the across the state gathered for the first meeting of the Governor's Task Force on Mental Health and Substance Use.
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Chief Judge Linda McGee Receives Outstanding Appellate Judge Award
The Court of Appeals is pleased to announce that Chief Judge Linda McGee has been presented with the Outstanding Appellate Judge award.
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Chief Justice Mark Martin Announces Full Membership of Study Commission
Chief Justice Mark Martin has announced the full membership of the newly created NCCALJ.
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