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Chief Justice Newby Joins Cumberland County Courts for Sesame Street in Communities Workshop
Workshop brings judges, court professionals, and community partners together to promote trauma-informed support for children and families.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby Proclaims May 2026 as Recovery Court Month for the North Carolina Judicial Branch
Recovery Court Month is our chance to celebrate the work of recovery happening in more than 80 recovery courts across our state.
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Halifax Accountability & Recovery Court Celebrates Graduate, Marks Milestone in Transformational Justice
HARC held its inaugural graduation ceremony on April 2 recognizing the successful completion of the program by participant Wayne Parker.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby Proclaims May 2025 as Recovery Court Month for the North Carolina Judicial Branch
Recovery Court Month is our chance to celebrate the work of recovery happening in the 84 recovery courts across our state.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby Presents 2024 Professionalism Awards
The Chief Justice’s Commission on Professionalism presented its 2024 Awards to five recipients on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
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Treatment Court Leaders Convene at Building Recovery Capital Conference in Winston-Salem
More than 300 conference registrants from recovery court teams across North Carolina participated in group trainings and breakout sessions.
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North Carolina Judicial Branch Launches Holistic Hope Mental Health Diversion Program
The new program is located in the Second Judicial District which includes Beaufort, Hyde, Martin, Tyrrell, and Washington counties.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby Proclaims May 2024 as Treatment Court Month for the North Carolina Judicial Branch
As of February 2024, there are a total of 65 treatment courts serving 35 North Carolina counties.
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Retired Superior Court Judge Quentin T. Sumner Honored with Professionalism Award
Superior Court Judge Quentin T. Sumner received the Judicial District Professionalism Award for his service in the 8th Judicial District.
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All Things Judicial Focuses on District 11A Veterans Treatment Court
The goal of each VTC is to connect eligible veterans with benefits and treatment earned through military service.
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All Things Judicial Features an Interview with Guilford County Attorney G. Stevenson Crihfield
Crihfield helped bring attention to mental health issues in his legal community.
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North Carolina Collaboratory to Study N.C. Treatment Courts
This strategic plan is an opportunity to address the impacts of the opioid crisis and other substance addictions harming communities.
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North Carolina State Leaders Hold Behavioral Health Roundtable
The roundtable was an opportunity for North Carolina state leaders to use the Miami-Dade Criminal Mental Health Project as a model.
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All Things Judicial Focuses on Brunswick County Recovery Courts
Brunswick County is just one of 37 counties that operate 71 Recovery Courts across North Carolina.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby Proclaims May 2023 as Treatment Court Month for the North Carolina Judicial Branch
As of January 2023, there are a total of 71 treatment courts serving 37 North Carolina counties.
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National Association of Drug Court Professionals Selects North Carolina’s Recovery Courts to Build New Training Infrastructure
The National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP) plans to work with North Carolina court officials to build new training.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby Honored Ola M. Lewis at Courthouse Dedication Ceremony
Judge Lewis was the longest serving woman trial court judge in North Carolina history.
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Family Accountability and Recovery Court Program Named as a Model for Other Communities
The Family Accountability and Recovery Court selected to serve as an example for other rural communities to follow.
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Latest All Things Judicial Podcast Episode Focuses on North Carolina's Recovery Courts
Guests include Special Superior Court Judge J. Stanly Carmical, District Court Judge James H. Faison, and Janeanne Gonzales.
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Superior Court Judge Marvin Pope Retires
Buncombe County Superior Court Judge Marvin Pope retired February 1 after a 48-year legal career.
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