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Beyond the Bench Podcast Celebrates 30 Years of Mecklenburg County Recovery Court
Guests include Program Director Jessica Modra and Program Graduate John Barber.
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Governor Stein Appoints District Court Judge for District 36
Governor Josh Stein has appointed Matthew Cabe as district court judge in Judicial District 36 (Burke, Caldwell, and Catawba counties).
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Supreme Court Amends the Rules of Appellate Procedure
The Supreme Court’s order amending the rules was adopted on 19 March 2025 and becomes effective on 1 April 2025.
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Governor Stein Appoints District Court Judges for Districts 1 and 38
Governor Josh Stein has appointed Jennifer Wells to serve District 1 and Cameron “Chip” Harrison to serve District 38.
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Judicial Branch Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2023–24 Now Available Online
An overview of the Judicial Branch for fiscal year 2023-24. Also, find Statistical and Operational Reports and more statistics available.
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26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces Superior Court Division Civil Local Rules Changes and Invitation for Public Comments
Written comments are welcome on each proposed new and revised rule. The comment period is open from March 11, 2025, to April 1, 2025.
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Governor Stein Appoints District and Superior Court Judges for Districts 10, 14, and 22
Governor Josh Stein has appointed two district court judges and one superior court judge for District 10, 14, and 22.
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New Episode of "All Things Judicial–In Focus" Covers North Carolina Judicial Branch News
Listen now for news highlights for March 2025.
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North Carolina Courts Receive $147,000 Grant to Expedite DWI Cases
The Governor’s Highway Safety Program grant will expedite Driving While Impaired (DWI) cases in Johnston, Mecklenburg, and Wake counties.
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Governor Stein Appoints District Court Judge for District 43
Governor Josh Stein has appointed William "Bill" Jones to serve as district court judge in Judicial District 43.
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Dates Announced for 27 Counties and N.C. Business Court to Expand Access to Justice
Dates were announced this week for the final two groups of counties and Business Court to expand access to justice with eCourts.
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26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces a Code Green Severe Weather Alert for Court Operations on February 20, 2025
Due to inclement weather, all court sessions scheduled for Thursday, February 20, 2025, are delayed until 11 a.m.
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North Carolina Judicial Branch Podcast Highlights Judge and Law Clerks Who Volunteered in Hurricane Recovery Efforts
Guests are NC Court of Appeals Judge Michael Stading and law clerks Vincenzo Conciatori and Tomas Nazer-Paniagua.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby Appoints Judge Matthew T. Houston to Business Court
Judge Matthew T. Houston is appointed as a business court judge, effective February 17, 2025, and will serve in Raleigh.
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eCourts Training Resources and Track 8 Transition Information
Find eCourts training registration information and resources for the legal community and upcoming Track 8 counties launching April 28, 2025.
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File & Serve (eFiling) and Portal Training Available for Attorneys and Judicial Partners Through April 2025
File and Serve (eFiling) and Portal training sessions are now available for attorneys and judicial partners through April 2025.
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eCourts is Now Live in 13 More Counties on N.C. Coastline
Bladen, Brunswick, Carteret, Columbus, Craven, Duplin, Jones, New Hanover, Onslow, Pamlico, Pender, Robeson, and Sampson counties.
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eCourts Conversion Continues on N.C. Coastline February 3, 2025
Track 7 counties: Bladen, Brunswick, Carteret, Columbus, Craven, Duplin, Jones, New Hanover, Onslow, Pamlico, Pender, Robeson, and Sampson.
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Task Force on Trauma-Informed Courts Plans More Progress in 2025
Chief Justice’s Task Force on ACEs-Informed Courts met this week to discuss how to further implement trauma-informed practices and more.
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26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces a Code Green Severe Weather Alert for Court Operations on January 22, 2025
Due to inclement weather, all court sessions scheduled for Wednesday, January 22, 2025, are canceled.
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