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New Episode of "All Things Judicial–In Focus" Covers North Carolina Judicial Branch News
Listen now for news highlights for 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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eCourts Track 7 Go-Live Timeline and Transition Process Starting January 22, 2025
To support the Track 7 transition to eCourts, there will be significant adjustments to courthouse operations the week prior in all counties.
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eCourts Training Resources and Track 7 Transition Information
Find eCourts training registration information and resources for the legal community and upcoming Track 7 counties launching February 2025.
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File & Serve (eFiling) and Portal Training Available for Attorneys and Judicial Partners Through February 2025
File and Serve (eFiling) and Portal training sessions are now available for attorneys and judicial partners through February 2025.
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Chief Justice Newby Issues Order for Brunswick, Columbus, New Hanover, and Pender Counties
View an order declaring catastrophic conditions resulting from severe weather and flood advisories in these counties.
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North Carolina Conference of Clerks of Superior Court 2024-2025 Officers Sworn In
Iredell County Clerk of Superior Court James (Jim) Lee Mixson III was installed as the new president.
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eCourts Expanding to All 100 Counties in 2025 and N.C. Business Court
Details of the eCourts transition announced provide all remaining county groupings for Tracks 7-10 and additional go-live dates for 2025.
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Governor Cooper Appoints District Court Judge for Bladen, Brunswick, and Columbus Counties
Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Heath Nance to serve as district court judge in Judicial District 13 (Bladen, Brunswick, and Columbus).
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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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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).
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Chief Justice Paul Newby's 100-County Tour Visits Southeastern Counties
At each county courthouse, Newby greets courthouse personnel to thank them for their hard work and dedication in keeping courts open.
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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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Governor Cooper Announces Judicial Appointments
Governor Roy Cooper has announced the following judicial appointments.
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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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Judge Douglas B. Sasser Receives Governor's Awards for Volunteerism
The Honorable Douglas B. Sasser, Senior Resident Superior Court Judge will receive two awards for his volunteer efforts.
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Chief Justice Martin Appoints Judge Scott Ussery to Chief District Court Judge
Chief Justice Mark Martin has appointed Judge Scott Ussery as chief district court judge for Judicial District 13.
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Southeastern Courts Grant Amnesty to Veterans on Some Charges
A special session of district court for Judicial Districts 5 and 13 entitled Veteran's Amnesty Day will be held.
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