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Pitt County Clerk of Superior Court’s Office Alters Office Hours Due to COVID-19
The courthouse will remain open, and all superior courts, district courts, and small claims courts will proceed as scheduled February 22-23.
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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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Guilford County Public Defenders’ Office Administrative Professional Celebrates 50 Year Milestone
Cora Billups is celebrating her 50th anniversary with the Guilford County Public Defender’s Office this year.
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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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“First African Americans on the North Carolina Bench” Exhibit Comes to Wake County Justice Center Again
The exhibit features a timeline of the lives and achievements of each judge and justice from 1968-2006.
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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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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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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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Governor Cooper Appoints Superior Court Judge
Governor Roy Cooper has appointed William “Bill” Wolfe to serve as a superior court judge in Judicial District 7C (Edgecombe and Wilson).
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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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New Codification Available for the North Carolina Rules of Appellate Procedure
It includes transcript-related amendments approved on November 17, which are effective for cases that are appealed on or after January 1.
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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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