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Supreme Court Amends Amicus Curiae Rules in the Rules of Appellate Procedure
The Supreme Court’s order amending the rules was adopted on October 18, 2023, and becomes effective on November 20, 2023.
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Self-Representation Packet Now Available for Self-Represented Litigants Appearing Before the Supreme Court of North Carolina
The document aims to help explain the appellate court system to people who are not represented by an attorney.
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Governor Cooper Announces Judicial Appointments to Supreme Court and Court of Appeals
Governor Roy Cooper announced two judicial appointments: Judge Allison Riggs to Supreme Court and Carolyn Thompson to Court of Appeals.
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All Things Judicial Features Tour of the Supreme Court History Room
History Room is a legal history museum containing artifacts of North Carolina's judiciary and its contributions to American Jurisprudence.
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All Things Judicial Features Interview with Chief Justice Paul Newby and Mrs. Macon Newby
Chief and Mrs. Newby share their experiences visiting all of North Carolina's 100 county courthouses.
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All Things Judicial Features Interview with Supreme Court of North Carolina Associate Justice Trey Allen
Allen is one of the two newest members on the Court having been elected in November 2022.
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Supreme Court Amends Mediation Rule Sets and Adopts New Standard of Professional Conduct for Mediators
The Supreme Court’s orders were adopted on 4 April 2023, and the amendments become effective on 1 May 2023.
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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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All Things Judicial Features Former Chief Justice Henry Frye's Historic Investiture Ceremony
Former Chief Justice Sarah Parker and former Governor Jim Hunt participated in this historic ceremony.
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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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Supreme Court of North Carolina Approves Amendments to Rule 5 and Rule 5.1 of the General Rules of Practice for Superior and District Courts
The General Rules of Practice are promulgated by the Supreme Court under Section 7A-34 of the General Statutes of North Carolina.
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All Things Judicial Features Recent Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Investiture Ceremonies
Listen to excerpts from the January 2023 investiture ceremonies of Associate Justice Trey Allen and Chief Judge Donna Stroud.
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Supreme Court of North Carolina Withdraws Order Implementing Universal Citation System
The Court is withdrawing its previous order implementing the universal citation system for judicial opinions and publications.
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All Things Judicial Features an Interview with Former Supreme Court of North Carolina Associate Justice Harry C. Martin
Martin served on the Superior Court, Court of Appeals, Supreme Court, and Cherokee Supreme Court.
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Justice Trey Allen Formally Installed as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina
Justice Trey Allen has been formally invested as associate justice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina during a swearing-in ceremony.
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MEDIA ADVISORY :: Trey Allen to be Installed as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina
Trey Allen will be installed as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at 2:00 p.m.
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All Things Judicial Features an Interview with Former Supreme Court of North Carolina Associate Justice David M. Britt
Britt was Speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives where he was instrumental in establishing the unified court system.
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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 Completes His Historic 100-County Tour from Murphy to Manteo
Newby is the first sitting chief justice to visit all of North Carolina's courthouses from Murphy to Manteo.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby's 100-County Tour Nears Completion with Visits to Greene, Lenoir, and Wayne Counties
These three county courthouses are 96, 97, and 98 out of the 100 counties on his tour.
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