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Governor Cooper Appoints District Court Judge for Durham County
Governor Cooper has appointed Kendra Montgomery-Blinn to serve as district court judge in Durham County.
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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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Court Employees Receive 2023 Courthouse Employee of the Year Awards
Assistant District Attorney Elizabeth Dierauf and Official Court Reporter Kimmel McDiarmid are the recipients of the most recent award.
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26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Celebrates Jury Service with Annual Juror Appreciation Month and Week
Celebrating the 23rd Annual Juror Appreciation Week on July 10-14 with several events to be held at the Mecklenburg County Courthouse.
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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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Governor Cooper Appoints Superior Court Judge for Bladen and Columbus Counties
Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Judge C. Ashley Gore to serve as superior court judge in Judicial District 13A (Bladen and Columbus).
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Modifications to Human Trafficking Laws Strengthen Victims' Rights
The new law expands the definition of what is considered human trafficking and sexual servitude to mirror federal law.
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Chief Justice Newby Proclaims July 2023 as Juror Appreciation Month in the Judicial Branch
This month we recognize "the importance of jury service in protecting the rights of all people and its significance to the community.”
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Governor Cooper Announces Two Judicial Appointments
Governor Roy Cooper announced two judicial appointments to North Carolina District and Special Superior Courts.
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North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission Unveils New Logo
The previous DRC logo has been retired and will no longer be used by the Commission.
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All Things Judicial Features Interview with Former Chief Public Defender Wallace C. Harrelson
Harrelson was North Carolina's first and longest-serving public defender.
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All Things Judicial Features a Roundtable Discussion About Courthouse Security
A roundtable discussion about the importance of courthouse security in fulfilling the constitutional mission of the Judicial Branch.
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Governor Cooper Appoints District Court Judge for Guilford County
Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Joel Oakley to serve as district court judge in Judicial District 18 (Guilford County).
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New Filing Code for Criminal Filings in File & Serve Effective June 1, 2023
Attorneys can now file under Criminal Motions and Order for DA Review in File and Serve if documents need to be reviewed by the DA's office.
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Former N.C. Court of Appeals Chief Judge John C. Martin Honored During Portrait Presentation
Martin served as judge from 1985-1988, and 1992-2004, and as Chief Judge from 2004-2014.
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North Carolina Human Trafficking Commission Hosts U.S. State Department Fellow
The objective of this program is to enhance leadership skills among senior-level professionals who work on human rights challenges.
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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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Judicial Branch Expands Elevated Access for Private Counsel in eCourts
The update provides access to restricted information in cases for which an attorney is listed as an attorney of record.
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Judicial Branch to Launch Safe Babies Court Team Pilot Programs
Safe Babies Court aims to reduce the time a child spends in foster care before reaching a permanent, safe home.
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Court Managers Receive Professionalism Awards
The court manager employees have consistently demonstrated professionalism and have gained the respect of their peers.
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