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Chief Justice Paul Newby Proclaims May 4-10 as Employee Appreciation Week for the Judicial Branch
May 7, 2025, has also been declared as Employee Appreciation Day.
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eCourts Training Resources and Track 9 Transition Information
Find eCourts training registration information and resources for the legal community and upcoming Track 9 counties launching July 21, 2025.
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File & Serve (eFiling) and Portal Training Available for Attorneys and Judicial Partners Through July 2025
File and Serve (eFiling) and Portal training sessions are now available for attorneys and judicial partners through July 2025.
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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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Governor Stein Appoints District Court Judge for District 14
Governor Josh Stein has appointed Tracey Henderson as district court judge in Judicial District 14 (Cumberland County).
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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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eCourts is Now Live in 11 More Eastern Counties
Track 8 of the eCourts conversion includes Bertie, Edgecombe, Greene, Halifax, Hertford, Lenoir, Nash, Northampton, Pitt, Wayne, and Wilson.
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Eastern North Carolina Completes eCourts Conversion
Track 8 of the eCourts conversion includes Bertie, Edgecombe, Greene, Halifax, Hertford, Lenoir, Nash, Northampton, Pitt, Wayne, and Wilson.
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New Podcast Episode Highlights Guardian ad Litem Volunteer Opportunities for April 2025: Child Abuse Prevention Month
NCGAL leaders discuss the urgent need for volunteer child advocates, volunteer attorney advocates, and interns.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby Appoints Chief District Court Judge in District 8
Judge Wayne S. Boyette has been appointed as chief district court judge for Edgecombe, Nash, and Wilson counties (Judicial District 8).
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Governor Stein Appoints Superior Court Judge for District 24
Governor Josh Stein has appointed Lisa Johnson-Tonkins to serve as superior court judge in Judicial District 24 (Guilford County).
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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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New Episode of "All Things Judicial–In Focus" Covers North Carolina Judicial Branch News
Listen now for news highlights for April 2025.
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Governor Stein Appoints District Court Judge for District 29
Governor Josh Stein has appointed Tron Ross to serve as district court judge in Judicial District 29 (Hoke and Moore counties).
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Chief Justice Paul Newby Proclaims April 2025 as Guardian ad Litem Child Advocate Month in North Carolina
Child Advocate Month acknowledges the importance of families and communities working together to advocate for children.
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Governor Stein Appoints District Court Judges for Districts 8 and 9
Governor Josh Stein has appointed Tia Hudgins Taylor to serve District 8 and Sonya Davis to serve District 9.
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eCourts Track 8 Go-Live Timeline and Transition Process Starts April 16, 2025
To support the Track 8 transition to eCourts, there will be significant adjustments to courthouse operations the week prior in all counties.
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Thomas “Bud” Woodrum Appointed as Chief Public Defender for the 6th Judicial District
After more than 16 years of dedicated service, Chief Public Defender Jennifer Harjo will retire effective April 1, 2025.
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North Carolina Human Trafficking Commission Announces New 2025-2027 Annual Grant
The grant program will provide funds to eligible organizations providing direct services to victims of human trafficking. Apply by April 25.
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Beyond the Bench Podcast Celebrates 30 Years of Mecklenburg County Recovery Court
Guests include Program Director Jessica Modra and Program Graduate John Barber.
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