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Supreme Court Amends the Rules of Appellate Procedure
The Court’s order was adopted on October 13, 2021, and is applicable to cases that are appealed on or after January 1, 2022.
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Alternative Dispute Resolution is the Focus of Today's Episode of All Things Judicial
The Dispute Resolution Commission Chairwoman and staff discuss the many benefits of Alternative Dispute Resolution in North Carolina.
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North Carolina Conference of Clerks of Superior Court 2021-2022 Officers Sworn In
Currituck County Clerk of Superior Court Raymond Matukso was installed as the new president of the Conference of Clerks of Superior Court.
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Governor Cooper Appoints District Court Judge for Forsyth County
Frederick Adams will serve in Judicial District 21.
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Jonathan Harris Named as General Counsel for the North Carolina Court of Appeals
The North Carolina Court of Appeals has named Jonathan Harris as its general counsel effective October 7.
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All Things Judicial Features Roundtable with Innocence Inquiry Commission Staff Members
Staff investigations uncovered evidence that exonerated and confirmed guilt of individuals during the post-conviction process.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby Continues 100 County Tour with Visit to Southeastern North Carolina
The 100 county courthouse tour visits Carteret, Cumberland, Duplin, Jones, Onslow, Pamlico, and Sampson counties.
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26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Modified Court Operations effective October 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021
The new modifications to court operations are effective October 1-31. See the attached quick reference chart for full details.
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UPDATE :: Norlan Graves Appointed as Superior Court Judge in Halifax County
An investiture ceremony will be held on Wednesday, September 29 at 10:00 a.m. in Superior Courtroom 1 of the Halifax County courthouse.
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Senior Resident Superior Court Judge Imelda J. Pate to Appoint New Greene County Clerk of Superior Court
Judge Pate will appoint Holly J. Little as the new Greene County Clerk of Superior Court on Friday, October 1, 2021.
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North Carolina Human Trafficking Commission Holds Annual Conference
"This conference provides a valuable opportunity to make connections, explore solutions and identify emerging trends."
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All Things Judicial Celebrates Constitution Day by Visiting North Carolina's National Treasure
Episode highlights colonial court records, U.S. constitutional amendments, and the Bill of Rights.
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26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Modified Court Operations in effect through October 1, 2021
The current modified court schedule will remain in effect through October 1, 2021. See the attached quick reference chart for full details.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby Visits Davie, Davidson, Forsyth, Stokes, and Surry Counties During Courthouse Tour
Over 30 counties will have been visited by the end of September.
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26th Judicial District Announces Honorable Carla Archie as New Senior Resident Superior Court Judge
Judge Archie assumed the role of senior resident superior court judge for the 26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) on September 1.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby Continues 100 County Tour with Visit to Six County Courthouses
Visits include Alamance, Chatham, Durham, Guilford (2), and Orange counties
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26th Judicial District Announces Modified Court Operations Effective September 7, 2021
Mecklenburg County court offices remain open for business. See the quick reference chart for full details on the modified court operations.
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All Things Judicial Features Interview with Former Chief Justice Rhoda Billings
Former Chief Justice Billings served as a district court judge, associate justice, and the 22nd chief justice of the Supreme Court.
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Supreme Court Adopts New Rule Amendments
The Supreme Court has adopted new rule amendments that affect trial court practice and procedure, arbitration, and mediation.
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Governor Roy Cooper Announces Judicial Appointment
Jennifer Karpowicz Bland to serve as District Court Judge for Judicial District 1.
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