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All Things Judicial Features a Roundtable Discussion About Courthouse Security
A roundtable discussion about the importance of courthouse security in fulfilling the constitutional mission of the Judicial Branch.
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Governor Cooper Appoints District Court Judge for Guilford County
Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Joel Oakley to serve as district court judge in Judicial District 18 (Guilford County).
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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.
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Former N.C. Court of Appeals Chief Judge John C. Martin Honored During Portrait Presentation
Martin served as judge from 1985-1988, and 1992-2004, and as Chief Judge from 2004-2014.
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All Things Judicial Features Interview with Supreme Court of North Carolina Associate Justice Trey Allen
Allen is one of the two newest members on the Court having been elected in November 2022.
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Judicial Branch Expands Elevated Access for Private Counsel in eCourts
The update provides access to confidential records in all cases for which an attorney is listed as an attorney of record.
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Judicial Branch to Launch Safe Babies Court Team Pilot Programs
Safe Babies Court aims to reduce the time a child spends in foster care before reaching a permanent, safe home.
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Court Managers Receive Professionalism Awards
The court manager employees have consistently demonstrated professionalism and have gained the respect of their peers.
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N.C. Pro Bono Resource Center Announces 2022 Pro Bono Honor Society Inductees
The NCPBRC is proud to announce the induction of 552 attorneys into the 2022 North Carolina Attorney Pro Bono Society and 27 paralegals.
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Jury Duty Scam Alert for Mecklenburg County
Mecklenburg County residents are receiving jury service scam phone calls from someone posing as law enforcement.
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Governor Cooper Appoints District Court Judge for Union County
Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Anna Goodwin to serve as district court judge in Judicial District 20B (Union County).
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MEDIA ADVISORY :: Active Shooter Exercise Planned for Granville County Courthouse
The courthouse will be closed to the public during this time.
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All Things Judicial Features Interview with Attorney Walter F. Brinkley, Jr.
Inspired by father's real-life "To Kill a Mockingbird" trial, Brinkley participated in U.S. Supreme Court case to desegregate UNC Law.
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Assistant Public Defender Receives 2022 Professionalism Award
The award was presented to Max Ashworth by Chief Justice Paul Newby.
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Online Requests for Dismissal or Speeding Reduction of Traffic Citations Launches in Guide & File for eCourts Pilot Counties
Now available in Guide & File for eCourts pilot counties only (Harnett, Johnston, Lee, Wake).
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Chief Justice Paul Newby Proclaims May 2023 as Treatment Court Month for the North Carolina Judicial Branch
As of January 2023, there are a total of 71 treatment courts serving 37 North Carolina counties.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby Proclaims April 30 - May 6 as Employee Appreciation Week for the Judicial Branch
May 3 had been declared as Employee Appreciation Day.
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All Things Judicial Highlights Guardian ad Litem Attorney Advocates
Chief Justice Paul Newby proclaims April as North Carolina Guardian ad Litem Volunteer Appreciation Month for the Judicial Branch.
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Governor Cooper Appoints District Court Judge for Gaston County
Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Edgar F. Bogle to serve as District Court Judge in Judicial District 27A serving Gaston County.
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All Things Judicial Highlights Guardian ad Litem Child Advocate Volunteers
Chief Justice Paul Newby proclaims April as North Carolina Guardian ad Litem Volunteer Appreciation Month for the Judicial Branch.
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