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Chief Justice Newby Orders Extension of Time in Bail Bond Forfeiture Proceedings
Today’s order extends the stay for certain pending forfeiture proceedings to the close of business on February 28.
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New Codification Available for the North Carolina Rules of Appellate Procedure
It includes transcript-related amendments approved on November 17, which are effective for cases that are appealed on or after January 1.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby Issues Emergency Directives on COVID-19
The order replaces the expired order issued on December 14, 2020, and is effective today, January 14, 2021.
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Chief Justice and Associate Justices Installed at the Supreme Court of North Carolina
Chief Justice Paul Newby became the 30th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina.
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ADVISORY: Supreme Court of North Carolina Ceremonial Investitures to be Held Virtually on January 6
Chief Justice-Elect Newby, Associate Justice-Elect Berger, and Associate Justice-Elect Barringer will be invested in a virtual ceremony.
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Paul Newby Becomes the 30th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina and Head of the North Carolina Judicial Branch
Chief Justice Newby took the oath of office shortly after midnight, administered by Judge Andrew Heath.
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Chief Justice Beasley Orders Extension of Time in Bail Bond Forfeiture Proceedings
Chief Justice Beasley issued an order today further extending time in certain bail bond forfeiture proceedings.
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Chief Justice Beasley Announces New Commission on Fairness and Equity
The Commission will make recommendations to reduce and eliminate disparate treatment, impacts, and outcomes in the judicial system.
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Supreme Court to Remove Portrait of Chief Justice Thomas Ruffin from Its Courtroom
The decision comes just weeks after an official recommendation was submitted by an advisory commission established by the Court.
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Update: Chief Justice Announces Postponement of Many Court Proceedings for 30 Days
North Carolina Courts will postpone non-essential, in-person court proceedings for 30 days beginning December 14.
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