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Judicial Branch Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2021–22 Now Available Online
An overview of the Judicial Branch for fiscal year 2021-22. Also, find Statistical and Operational Reports and more annual statistics.
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Rowan County Court Makes Courtroom Kid Friendly
Rowan County court officials recently installed a mural to help make court less intimidating for children, youth, and families.
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Governor Cooper Appoints Two Judges
Sally Kirby Turner as superior court judge in District 27B and J. Alex Pully as district court judge in District 3B.
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Supreme Court Amends Rule 26 of the Rules of Appellate Procedure
The order was adopted on 1 March 2023, nunc pro tunc 13 February 2023, and the amendments apply to cases that are appealed.
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Governor Cooper Appoints District Court Judge
W. Rob Lewis, II will serve as district court judge in Judicial District 6, serving Bertie, Halifax, Hertford, and Northampton counties.
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Supreme Court Adopts New General Rule of Practice
New Rule 29, “Definition of ‘Seal,’” is in furtherance of the Judicial Branch’s eCourts initiative and is effective on 13 February 2023.
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Volunteering is Good for Business (Court)
N.C. Business Court team volunteers at Second Harvest Food Bank to give back to the community.
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Governor Cooper Appoints Superior Court Judge for Durham County
Governor Cooper has appointed the Honorable Judge Shamieka Rhinehart to serve as Superior Court Judge in Durham County.
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MEMORANDUM to Attorneys: eFiling in eCourts Pilot Counties
Once eCourts is live, eFiling will be required for attorneys for any new filings made in these four counties.
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Legal Support Center Opens at Wake County Courthouse
The Center is available to help people better understand our legal system.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby Presents Annual Professionalism Awards for 2022
Recipients have demonstrated intellectual honesty, compassion, and practical skills in the practice of law.
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Governor Cooper Announces Three Judicial Appointments
Governor Roy Cooper has announced three new judicial appointments across the state.
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eCourts Integrated Case Management Go-Live Date Announcement for February 13
The go-live date for the four pilot counties (Harnett, Johnston, Lee and Wake) for the eCourts ICMS and eFiling will be Monday, February 13.
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Governor Cooper Appoints District Court Judge
Judge Craig James to serve as district court judge in Judicial District 11 (Harnett, Johnston, and Lee counties).
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Governor Cooper Announces Judicial Appointment
Governor Roy Cooper announced that he will appoint Allison Riggs to serve as a North Carolina Court of Appeals judge.
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Governor Cooper Appoints Superior Court Judge for Nash County
Timothy W. Wilson will serve as Superior Court Judge in Judicial District 7A serving Nash County.
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Governor Cooper Appoints Superior Court Judge for Mecklenburg County
Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Judge Donald Cureton Jr. to serve as superior court judge in Mecklenburg County.
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North Carolina's 8th Judicial District Receives Federal Funding to Create Adult Recovery Court
The funding will allow the Accountability and Recovery Court to expand its life-saving work.
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Governor Cooper Appoints District Court Judge for Burke, Caldwell, and Catawba Counties
Scott Conrad is appointed to serve as district court judge in Judicial District 25.
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Custody Mediation Video Receives Silver Award from the 43rd Annual Telly Awards
The video is part of the new domestic violence screening protocol which is being piloted in Durham County.
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