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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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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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