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Chief Justice Beasley Issues Order Postponing Court Proceedings Until June 1, 2020
Chief Justice Beasley's order contains seven directives including the postponement of court proceedings until June 1, 2020.
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Supreme Court Orders Appellate Court Deadlines Extended
The order extends all appellate court deadlines that fall between March 27 – April 30, 2020 for 60 days.
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Supreme Court of North Carolina Cancels April and May Travel Sessions
Travel sessions of court planned for Durham, New Hanover, Cumberland, and Moore counties are canceled due to COVID-19 health concerns.
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NC Courts Responds to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Recent memo updated several directives limiting operations of the North Carolina court system.
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Chief Justice Beasley Announces Judicial Branch Response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Effective Monday, March 16, superior court and district court proceedings will be rescheduled for at least 30 days, with some exceptions.
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Advisory: Chief Justice Beasley Announces Judicial Branch Response to Coronavirus Health Concerns
Chief Justice Cheri Beasley will hold a press conference on March 13 to announce Judicial Branch changes due to coronavirus.
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SCAM ALERT: Calls from the Supreme Court of North Carolina
We are receiving reports of an active scam involving the Supreme Court of North Carolina’s main phone number.
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Supreme Court of North Carolina Adopts Revised Mediation Rules Effective March 1
The Supreme Court has amended seven rule sets that affect mediation in North Carolina and are effective March 1, 2020.
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Chief Justice Beasley Presents the Supreme Court’s Highest Award to Thomas K. Maher for His Dedication to the Office of Indigent Defense Services
Tom Maher served as Executive Director of IDS for 11 years.
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Supreme Court of North Carolina Amends the North Carolina Business Court Rules
Order amends Rule 11 and Appendix 1, and is effective on March 1, 2020.
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