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Chief Justice Paul Newby Presents 2024 Professionalism Awards
The Chief Justice’s Commission on Professionalism presented its 2024 Awards to five recipients on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
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Governor Stein Appoints District Attorney in Prosecutorial District 2
Thomas Anglim appointed as district attorney in Prosecutorial District 2 (Beaufort, Hyde, Martin, Tyrrell, and Washington counties).
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New County Clerks of Court Start in December
New Ashe, Beaufort, Bertie, Halifax, and Martin clerks start December 1
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North Carolina Judicial Branch Launches Holistic Hope Mental Health Diversion Program
The new program is located in the Second Judicial District which includes Beaufort, Hyde, Martin, Tyrrell, and Washington counties.
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eCourts is Now Live in Twelve Additional Counties
Now that eCourts is live, eFiling is required for attorneys for any filings (including subsequent filings in open cases) in the 12 counties.
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eCourts Track 3 Go-Live Timeline and Transition Process Starting January 24, 2024
To support the transition to eCourts, there will be significant adjustments to courthouse operations the week prior.
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Track 3 eCourts Training Registration and Resources
Find Track 3 eCourts training registration information and resources for the legal community.
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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.
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Twelve N.C. Counties to Transition to eCourts on February 5, 2024
Track 3 includes Beaufort, Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Hyde, Martin, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Tyrrell, and Washington Counties.
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All Things Judicial Features Interview with Beaufort County Attorney Claude R. Wheatly, Jr.
He earned recognition and praise as a general practitioner in Beaufort County for over 70 years.
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All Things Judicial Focuses on Legal Deserts and Access to Justice in Rural Communities
Almost half of NC counties are considered "legal deserts," which is defined as having fewer than one attorney per 1,000 residents.
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Annual "Fright Court" Episode of All Things Judicial Focuses on the Old Beaufort County Courthouse
The Old Beaufort County Courthouse is allegedly haunted by the ghost of Reverend George Carawan, who was tried for murder in 1853.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby Resumes 100-County Tour with Visits to 10 North Carolina Counties
The tour began in May 2021 and after tomorrow's visits, Newby will have visited 67 county courthouses across North Carolina.
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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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Beaufort County Courts and Court Offices Return to Normal Business Hours
All courts and court offices will return to normal operational hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) effective March 3.
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Beaufort County Child Support Court Canceled for Friday, January 15
In addition, all in-person civil district court cases scheduled for January 15 have been continued.
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Beaufort County Clerk of Superior Court’s Office Changes Hours of Operation to Help Limit the Spread of COVID-19
The clerk’s office remains open, but the number of staff available may be reduced due to safety precautions and adjusted working schedules.
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District Criminal Court Sessions Canceled in Beaufort County Due to an Exposure to COVID-19
The courthouse and clerk of superior court’s office is closed today (December 9) for cleaning, but will reopen at 8:00 a.m. on December 10.
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Public Required to Make Appointments with Beaufort County Clerk of Superior Court for Estates and Special Proceedings Matters
The new policy is being implemented to help protect the public and staff from the risk of COVID-19.
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Chief Justice Martin Issues New Order for Counties Affected by Hurricane Florence
An order from Chief Justice Martin regarding counties affected by Hurricane Florence.
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