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Superior Court Judge J.C. Cole Receives the Friend of the Court Award
Judge Cole will retire on March 31 after serving a long and distinguished career.
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New All Things Judicial Podcast Episode Celebrates Women’s History
Hosted by former Chief Judge Linda McGee with guests Chief Judge Donna Stroud, Judge Lucy Inman, and Judge Valerie Zachary.
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History Maker
Donna Stroud is the third woman to serve as chief judge of the Court of Appeals. Learn about Judge Stroud and other trailblazers.
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Carteret County Estates Division Closed for the Next 14 Days
The courthouse and other clerk of superior court offices remain open.
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All Things Judicial Podcast Bonus Episode Features Supreme Court Clerk of Court and North Carolina’s Newest Appellate Court Judges
Clerk Amy Funderburk identifies historic courtroom artifacts and Chief Justice Paul Newby introduces our newest appellate court judges.
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Governor Cooper Appoints Judge, District Attorney
Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Thomas Wilson to serve as Superior Court Judge in Judicial District 3B (Carteret, Craven and Pamlico co
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26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Expands Court Operations Effective March 15, 2021
Mecklenburg County Chief District Court Judge Elizabeth Trosch entered an Administrative Order expanding court operations effective Monday.
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New Order Issued by Chief Justice Paul Newby March 12
Order extends the emergency directives an additional 30 days in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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North Carolina Judicial Branch Celebrates National Ethics Awareness Month
The Judicial Branch and Judicial Standards Commission promote the importance of judicial ethics to public confidence in our courts.
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New All Things Judicial Podcast Episode Focuses on Enhancing Professionalism Among North Carolina Lawyers
Chief Justice’s Commission on Professionalism Executive Director Mel Wright interviews Kinston attorney Jimbo Perry.
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North Carolina Court of Appeals Issues Temporary Courtroom Use Guidelines for Spring Session 2021
The guidelines will be in effect for April, May, and June and will expire on June 15, 2021.
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Beaufort County Courts and Court Offices Return to Normal Business Hours
All courts and court offices will return to normal operational hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) effective March 3.
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UPDATE :: Transylvania County Courts Closing Early Through March 5 Due to COVID-19
Adjustments are being made to the operations of the courthouse, courts, and clerk's office through March 5.
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Governor Cooper Announces Judicial Appointments
Governor Roy Cooper has announced the following judicial appointments.
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New All Things Judicial Podcast Episode Hosted by Associate Justice Michael Morgan
Associate Justice Morgan interviewed retired Court of Appeals Judge Wanda Bryant and current Court of Appeals Judge Fred Gore.
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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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