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Chief Justice Beasley Continues Court System COVID-19 Response; Modifies, Extends Emergency Directives
Today’s order also allows jury trials to resume in districts with an approved Jury Trial Resumption Plan.
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Supreme Court Amends Rule 3 of the North Carolina Business Court Rules
The court’s order amending Rule 3 was adopted on 13 October 2020 and is effective immediately.
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Chief Justice Beasley Declares Third Week of October 2020 as Conflict Resolution Week
Conflict Resolution Week is intended to recognize the importance of dispute resolution to the Judicial Branch and North Carolinians.
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Halifax County Clerk of Superior Court's Office Closed Due to COVID-19
All filings should be made at the magistrate office.
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Cynthia P. Black Appointed as Chief Public Defender for Cumberland County
Her term commences on October 1, 2020 and expires on December 31, 2021.
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Sam Snead Appointed as Chief Public Defender for Buncombe County
Snead will begin the duties of his new position on October 1, 2020.
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North Carolina Faith and Justice Alliance to Hold Public Convening
The public is invited to attend, but must register by October 5. The public can also watch the event via livestream
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Innocence Inquiry Commission Concludes Hearing in State v. Coatney Williams
The Commission unanimously concluded in that there was sufficient evidence of factual innocence to merit judicial review.
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Chief Justice Beasley Orders Extension of Time in Bail Bond Forfeiture Proceedings
Today's order further extends time in certain bail bond forfeiture proceedings.
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Health Screening Required to Enter Wake County Court Facilities
Beginning Friday, October 2, persons seeking to enter the Wake County Courthouse or Justice Center will be subject to a health screening.
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Mapping Reveals Extreme Racial Disparities in North Carolina Driver’s License Suspensions, New Website Offers Help
NCPBRC has created a story map project that reveals extreme racial disparities in North Carolina driver’s license suspensions by county.
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Supreme Court Amends Rule 5 of the General Rules of Practice
The court’s order amending Rule 5 was adopted on September 23, 2020, and is effective on October 1, 2020.
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Governor Cooper Makes Judicial Appointments
Governor Roy Cooper appointed two new district court Judges to serve Guilford and Wake counties.
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Innocence Inquiry Commission to Hold a Hearing on State v. Coatney Williams
The hearing is anticipated to last three days and will be livestreamed.
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Tyler Technologies Security Incident
Yesterday morning, NCAOC was made aware of a security incident regarding Tyler Technologies.
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Statement from Chief Justice Cheri Beasley on the Passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Our country has lost a great jurist in Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
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Public Required to Make Appointment with Carteret County Clerk of Superior Court for Estates Matters
Anyone who needs to conduct business with the estates office is asked to call 252-504-4455 for assistance with scheduling an appointment.
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Chief Justice Beasley Extends Emergency Directives in Response to COVID-19
The order extends all unexpired Emergency Directives: 2-6, 8-15, 18, 20-22.
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Carteret County Court Sessions Canceled Through September 16
The courthouse is closed due to a positive case of COVID-19 while it is being cleaned and disinfected and employees undergo testing.
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Sam Snead Appointed as Chief Public Defender for Buncombe County
Snead will begin the duties of his new position October 1, 2020.
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