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Superior Court
26th Judicial District Announces Operational Changes Impacting Criminal Matters in Superior and District Court
Operational changes will be implemented, effective January 2, 2024, for courtrooms 1150, 4330, 5310, 8330, 8350, 8370, and 8390.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
Niccoya "Nicky" Dobson Appointed Chief Public Defender in District 4
District 4 covers Duplin, Jones, and Sampson Counties.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
Governor Cooper Announces Two Judicial Appointments for District and Superior Courts
Governor Roy Cooper has announced two judicial appointments to district court (16B) and superior court (19D).
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
Track 3 eCourts Training Registration and Resources
Find Track 3 eCourts training registration information and resources for the legal community.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
Portal and File & Serve (eFiling) Training Available for Attorneys and Judicial Partners in eCourts Track 3 Counties
Portal and File & Serve (eFiling) training sessions are now available for attorneys and judicial partners in eCourts Track 3 counties.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
All Things Judicial Features an Interview with Guilford County Attorney G. Stevenson Crihfield
Crihfield helped bring attention to mental health issues in his legal community.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
eCourts to Launch in Mecklenburg County on Monday, October 9, 2023
Once eCourts is live, eFiling will be required for attorneys for any new filings (including subsequent filings in open cases).
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
Portal Training for Attorneys and Judicial Partners for Mecklenburg County
NCAOC has scheduled virtual training sessions for attorneys and various judicial partners. Register for a session. Additional dates added.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
All Things Judicial Highlights Case Backlog Reduction Strategies and Successes
Strategies implemented since 2021 have reduced pending cases by 25% compared with the backlog at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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All Things Judicial Focuses on Brunswick County Recovery Courts
Brunswick County is just one of 37 counties that operate 71 Recovery Courts across North Carolina.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Celebrates Jury Service with Annual Juror Appreciation Month and Week
Celebrating the 23rd Annual Juror Appreciation Week on July 10-14 with several events to be held at the Mecklenburg County Courthouse.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
Governor Cooper Appoints Superior Court Judge for Bladen and Columbus Counties
Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Judge C. Ashley Gore to serve as superior court judge in Judicial District 13A (Bladen and Columbus).
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
All Things Judicial Features Interview with Former Chief Public Defender Wallace C. Harrelson
Harrelson was North Carolina's first and longest-serving public defender.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
New Filing Code for Criminal Filings in File & Serve Effective June 1, 2023
Attorneys can now file under Criminal Motions and Order for DA Review in File and Serve if documents need to be reviewed by the DA's office.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
Court Managers Receive Professionalism Awards
The court manager employees have consistently demonstrated professionalism and have gained the respect of their peers.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
Governor Cooper Appoints Two Judges
Sally Kirby Turner as superior court judge in District 27B and J. Alex Pully as district court judge in District 3B.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
eCourts is Now Live in Harnett, Johnston, Lee, and Wake Counties
eCourts is officially live in the four pilot counties (Harnett, Johnston, Lee, and Wake) today, Monday, February 13.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
Supreme Court Adopts New General Rule of Practice
New Rule 29, “Definition of ‘Seal,’” is in furtherance of the Judicial Branch’s eCourts initiative and is effective on 13 February 2023.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
Governor Cooper Appoints Superior Court Judge for Durham County
Governor Cooper has appointed the Honorable Judge Shamieka Rhinehart to serve as Superior Court Judge in Durham County.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
MEMORANDUM to Attorneys: eFiling in eCourts Pilot Counties
Once eCourts is live, eFiling will be required for attorneys for any new filings made in these four counties.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch