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Haywood County Clerk of Superior Court’s Office Achieves an Effective Audit Opinion
No action plans were necessary for any internal controls.
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Pitt County District Court Sessions Canceled through February 16 Due to COVID-19
The courthouse and clerk of superior court’s office remain open.
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New Order Issued by Chief Justice Newby February 12
Chief Justice Paul Newby issued an order today extending emergency directives in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Extends Postponement of Non-Essential In-Person Hearings Until March 12, 2021
This Mecklenburg County order will be in effect from February 12 until March 12.
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Pitt County District Court Sessions Canceled for February 10-15 Due to COVID-19
District court cases set for court February 10-15 will be continued administratively.
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North Carolina Judicial Branch Launches New Podcast “All Things Judicial”
First episode features the crimes of human trafficking that occur in North Carolina and how to recognize and prevent them.
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Pitt County District Court Sessions Canceled for February 9-12 Due to COVID-19
District court cases set for court February 9 -12 will be continued administratively.
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Chief Justice Newby Appoints Chief District Court Judge in Davidson and Davie Counties
Appointment effective February 1, 2021.
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North Carolina Commission of Indigent Defense Services Re-appoints Juvenile and Capital Defender
Members voted to re-appoint Eric Zogry as the juvenile defender and Robert E. Sharpe as the capital defender.
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Chief Justice Newby Orders Extension of Time in Bail Bond Forfeiture Proceedings
Today’s order extends the stay for certain pending forfeiture proceedings to the close of business on February 28.
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Guilford County Selected as Participant in Caitlyn's Courage Domestic Violence Electronic Monitoring Program
The pre-trial program is for defendants charged with domestic violence related crimes.
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Pitt County District Criminal Court Sessions Canceled for January 20-22 Due to COVID-19
The courthouse and clerk of superior court’s office remain open.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby Presents Friend of the Court Award to Judge Wanda Bryant
This award is the highest honor given by the Judicial Branch.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby Issues Emergency Directives on COVID-19
The order replaces the expired order issued on December 14, 2020, and is effective today, January 14, 2021.
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Judges Installed at the North Carolina Court of Appeals
Five judges were formally installed in a virtual ceremony in the courtroom of the North Carolina Court of Appeals.
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District Court Resumes Operations on January 19 in Bertie, Hertford, and Northampton Counties
Only people with business at the courthouse will be allowed to enter. Masks or face coverings and social distancing are required.
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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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26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Extends Postponement of Non-Essential In-Person Hearings
This Mecklenburg County order will be in effect from January 11 until February 11.
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Halifax County District Court Resumes Operations on Tuesday, January 19
Face coverings are required and social distancing must be observed.
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ADVISORY: North Carolina Court of Appeals Ceremonial Investitures to be Held Virtually on January 14
The media and the public may watch the ceremony on the Judicial Branch YouTube channel.
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