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North Carolina Court of Appeals Holds First Oral Arguments using Webex
The public can watch the session, but will not be able to participate, which is customary during oral arguments held in the courtroom.
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Forsyth County Hall of Justice Reopens to the Public on April 28
The Hall of Justice was closed to the public last week due to an employee at the courthouse testing positive for COVID-19.
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Forsyth County Courthouse Closes to the Public until May 4
Courthouse will be closed to the public effective immediately through May 4 due to an employee testing positive for COVID-19.
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Marriage Ceremonies Resume Statewide Following Order of Chief Justice Cheri Beasley
Chief Justice Beasley issued an emergency directive ordering magistrates to continue performing marriage ceremonies statewide.
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Civil Legal Aid in North Carolina Still Available During Pandemic Outbreak
North Carolina legal aid providers remain open.
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26th Judicial District Extends Modified Court Schedule Until June 1st
Latest details about Mecklenburg County clerk of superior court operational hours, district court, superior court, and more.
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Public Announcement from the Office of the Mecklenburg County Clerk of Superior Court In Response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) April 17, 2020
Mecklenburg County Clerk of Superior Court’s Office will immediately implement modifications to its hours of operations and availability.
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Chief Justice Beasley Orders New Extension of Court System Deadlines Until June 1, 2020
The order states that documents due to be filed from March 16 to June 1 will be deemed timely filed if received on June 1, 2020.
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Supreme Court Clerk Roeder Honored During Portrait Presentation
Clerk Roeder is one of only nine clerks of the Supreme Court to have her portrait painted and displayed in the Supreme Court building.
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New Hanover County Courthouse Will Reduce Office Hours
Beginning Wednesday, April 8, the New Hanover County Clerk of Courts Office will be open between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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Chief Justice Beasley Issues Order Postponing Court Proceedings Until June 1, 2020
Chief Justice Beasley's order contains seven directives including the postponement of court proceedings until June 1, 2020.
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Chief Justice Cheri Beasley Declares April as North Carolina Guardian ad Litem Child Advocate Month
Chief Justice Cheri Beasley has declared the month of April as North Carolina Guardian ad Litem Child Advocate Month in the Judicial Branch.
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Buncombe County and Asheville City Schools, Law Enforcement, and Courts Start New Program to Keep Kids in School and Out of Court
The SJP offers a chance for stakeholders to shine a light on programs that work at school and keep kids out of court.
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Supreme Court Orders Appellate Court Deadlines Extended
The order extends all appellate court deadlines that fall between March 27 – April 30, 2020 for 60 days.
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26th Judicial District Updated Response to COVID-19
Additional modifications to Mecklenburg County superior court and district court proceedings will go into effect on Monday, March 30, 2020.
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Davidson County Clerk of Superior Court's Office Change in Hours Open to the Public
Effective March 24, the clerk's office will be open to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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Supreme Court of North Carolina Cancels April and May Travel Sessions
Travel sessions of court planned for Durham, New Hanover, Cumberland, and Moore counties are canceled due to COVID-19 health concerns.
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Public Announcement from the Office of the Wake County Clerk of Superior Court In Response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Effective March 20, clerks counters in Wake County Justice Center and Wake County Courthouse are staffed 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday.
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Wayne County Limited Court Schedule
See the updated court schedule for Wayne County courts in response to COVID-19.
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Chief Justice Beasley Orders Extension of Court System Deadlines
Documents due to be filed from March 16 to April 17 will be deemed timely if received before close of business on April 17.
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