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Governor Cooper Announces Four Judicial Appointments
Governor Roy Cooper announced four judicial appointments to District Courts across the state.
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North Carolina Court of Appeals Relaunches the Summer Appellate Seminar for Law Students
This is a free, remote learning experience for law students interested in North Carolina appellate practice.
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N.C. Pro Bono Resource Center Announces 2021 Pro Bono Honor Society Inductees
The NCPBRC is proud to announce the induction of 546 attorneys into the 2021 North Carolina Attorney Pro Bono Society.
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Two Judicial Branch Employees Honored with Caswell Awards for 45 Years of Public Service
Anson County Clerk of Superior Court Marcus Hammonds and Chowan County Clerk of Superior Court Michael McArthur are the honorees.
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Lincoln County Officials Announce Grand Opening of New Lincoln County Courthouse
The new court facility located at 120 Justice Drive, Lincolnton, NC 20892 will open to the public on Monday, June 27, 2022, at 8:30 a.m.
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Governor Cooper Appoints Two District Court Judges
Governor Roy Cooper has announced two district court judge appointments for Judicial Districts 8 and 11.
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Video and Podcast of the First Ladies of the North Carolina Judiciary Exhibit at Campbell School of Law
The tour is conducted by Campbell Law School Dean J. Rich Leonard.
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Governor Cooper Announces Two Judicial Appointments
The Governor announced two judicial appointments to superior and district courts today.
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Supreme Court Adopts Ability-to-Pay Rule
The rule was adopted on 14 December 2021 and became effective on 1 January 2022.
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Campbell Law Dean Rich Leonard's Personal Tour of Exhibit: First African Americans on the North Carolina Bench
The exhibit features a timeline of the lives and achievements of each judge and justice from 1968-2006.
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Model Webex Administrative Order and Forms
A Subcommittee of the COVID-19 Task Force developed a model administrative order that court officials can use to establish Webex protocols.
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Harnett County Clerk of Superior Court's Office Temporarily Adjusts Operating Hours
Beginning Monday, January 10, the Harnett County Clerk of Superior Court's Office will operate in teams.
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New Benchbook for Arbitrators Now Available
An updated Benchbook is now available for attorneys serving as arbitrators in the North Carolina Court-Ordered Arbitration Program.
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10-Digit Dialing Now Required for Calling Judicial Offices
All calls to judicial offices and court staff will need to be made using 10-digit dialing with the area code plus the number.
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Innocence Inquiry Commission Concludes Hearing on State v. John Pritchard
Case 11CRS304 was referred forward for a hearing before a three-judge panel.
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Innocence Inquiry Commission to Hold a Hearing on State v. John Pritchard December 14-15, 2021
The hearing is anticipated to last two days on December 14-15 and will be livestreamed.
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Governor Cooper Announces Four Judicial Appointments
Governor Roy Cooper announced four judicial appointments to Superior and District Courts across the state.
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Business Court Opinion and Order of Significance Notification Signup
Sign up to receive email notifications when new opinions or orders of significance are filed by the North Carolina Business Court.
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Supreme Court Amends the Rules of Appellate Procedure
The Court’s order was adopted on October 13, 2021, and is applicable to cases that are appealed on or after January 1, 2022.
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North Carolina Conference of Clerks of Superior Court 2021-2022 Officers Sworn In
Currituck County Clerk of Superior Court Raymond Matukso was installed as the new president of the Conference of Clerks of Superior Court.
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