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North Carolina Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice Meets July 10
Task force is co-chaired by Associate Justice Anita Earls
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North Carolina Bar Association Minorities in the Profession Committee Announces Legal Legends of Color Honorees
Each of these highly-respected individuals have made a significant impact to the North Carolina legal practice.
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Faith and Justice Alliance Steering Committee Convened for Inaugural Meeting
The Alliance is a project of the North Carolina Equal Access to Justice Commission.
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Supreme Court Approves New Judicial Standards Rules and Amends Rules Affecting Mediation
In conference on June 3, 2020, the Supreme Court of North Carolina issued six orders that contain amendments to several of its rule sets.
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North Carolina Pro Bono Resource Center Launches Online Legal Guide to Florence Recovery and Hurricane Preparedness
The guide helps North Carolinians address ongoing legal problems from Hurricane Florence and organize their affairs ahead of future storms.
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Dare County Clerk of Court's Notice
We have implemented the following guidelines to ensure that everyone has as safe of a visit to the Dare County Courthouse as possible.
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Judicial Branch Annual Report 2018-19 Now Available Online
This year’s Annual Report features noteworthy updates and accomplishments about the component parts and offices of the Judicial Branch.
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Governor Roy Cooper Announces Judicial Appointments in Brunswick, Cumberland and Duplin, Jones, Onslow and Sampson Counties
Three judges have been appointed to serve in district and superior courts.
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Supreme Court Clerk Roeder Honored During Portrait Presentation
Clerk Roeder is one of only nine clerks of the Supreme Court to have her portrait painted and displayed in the Supreme Court building.
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Updates on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
See the latest updates and announcements from the Judicial Branch on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation throughout the state.
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Judge L. Todd Burke Awarded the Order of the Long Leaf Pine
Judge Burke was honored with award for his 25 years of service.
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SCAM ALERT: Calls from the Supreme Court of North Carolina
We are receiving reports of an active scam involving the Supreme Court of North Carolina’s main phone number.
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Supreme Court of North Carolina Amends the North Carolina Business Court Rules
Order amends Rule 11 and Appendix 1, and is effective on March 1, 2020.
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Supreme Court Chief Deputy Marshal Ricky Parks Receives “Citizen of the Year” Award
Parks received the award for his dedication and service to the Rocky Mount community.
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“First African Americans on the N.C. Bench” Exhibit on Display at Wake County Justice Center
The exhibit features a timeline of the lives and achievements of each judge and justice from 1968-2006.
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Chief Justice Beasley Addresses National Association for Court Management
Chief Justice Beasley welcomed NACM members to North Carolina and made opening remarks.
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February 8-15 Proclaimed Court Reporting and Captioning Week in North Carolina
This week of recognition was announced by the North Carolina Association of Official Court Reporters.
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Supreme Court of North Carolina Adopts Revised Mediation Rules
In conference on January 23, 2020, the Supreme Court adopted orders amending seven rule sets that affect mediation in North Carolina.
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Pro Bono Resource Center Seeks Information about Pro Bono Legal Services for 2019
The North Carolina Pro Bono Resource Center (PBRC) is collecting 2019 pro bono information from N.C. attorneys.
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Chief Justice Cheri Beasley to Visit Cherokee Tribal Court
Chief Justice Beasley will join Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Chief Justice Kirk Saunooke and tour the Cherokee Tribal Court.
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