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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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Chief Justice Paul Newby Begins 100 County Courthouse Tour
Tour begins in Western North Carolina and spans from Murphy to Manteo.
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N.C. Pro Bono Resource Center Announces 2020 Pro Bono Honor Society Inductees
A total of 589 attorneys were inducted into the 2020 North Carolina Pro Bono Honor Society.
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Mark Sternlicht Appointed as Superior Court Judge for Judicial District 12
Governor Roy Cooper selects Sternlicht to serve in Cumberland County.
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New Order Issued by Chief Justice Paul Newby
Order extends most of the emergency directives an additional 30 days in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Andrew Murray Appointed D.A. for District 42
Governor Roy Cooper tabs Murray as acting district attorney for Henderson, Polk, and Transylvania counties.
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North Carolina Equal Access to Justice Commission Releases Statewide Legal Needs Assessment
This is the first statewide civil legal needs assessment in almost 20 years.
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Training Opportunity on Perspectives of Blind Attorneys in North Carolina
May 20, 12:00-1:00 p.m. Participants will leave with an understanding of how to better accommodate members of the blind community.
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Former Chief Judge Gerald Arnold Shares History of the North Carolina Court of Appeals in Latest All Things Judicial Podcast Episode
Judge Arnold shares his experience arguing before the original Court of Appeals, joining that Court as a judge then later as chief judge.
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Five Judicial Branch Employees Receive Prestigious Caswell Award
Employees are recognized for 45 years of service.
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Supreme Court Adopts Electronic-Filing Rules for the Implementation of eCourts
The Supreme Court’s order amending the rules was adopted on 21 April 2021 and is effective on 10 May 2021.
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Man Who Threatened North Carolina Court Employees Receives Prison Sentence
Actions taken by NCAOC personnel helped bring the man to justice.
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Governor Roy Cooper Announces District Court Appointment
Governor Roy Cooper appointments District Court judge in Wake County.
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New All Things Judicial Podcast Bonus Episode Celebrates North Carolina's Role as First in Freedom with the 1776 Halifax Resolves
Today's episode commemorates the 245th anniversary of the Halifax Resolves.
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New Order Issued by Chief Justice Paul Newby
Order extends the emergency directives an additional 30 days in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Guardian ad Litem Volunteers Recognized During Child Advocate Month
Child Advocate Month acknowledges the importance of families and communities working together to advocate for children.
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New All Things Judicial Podcast Episode Features Guardian ad Litem Volunteers who Advocate for Children in Court
Guests are volunteers sharing why they decided to volunteer, their experiences, and the joys and challenges of representing children.
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Governor Cooper Makes Four Judicial Appointments
Governor Roy Cooper announced four judicial appointments to Superior and District Courts.
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Casey L. Calloway Named Trial Court Administrator for the 26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County)
Judge W. Robert Bell and Judge Elizabeth Trosch named Calloway as trial court administrator on April 1, 2021.
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Adult Guardianship Added to North Carolina Judicial Branch's Online Document Toolkit
Guide & File is Available for Self-Represented Litigants, Paralegals, and Attorneys
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