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Chief Justice Beasley Extends Order Through May for Jones County Affected by Hurricane Florence
View an order on May 8 from Chief Justice Beasley regarding continuing catastrophic conditions in Jones County.
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Judge Christopher Brook Takes Oath of Office on the Court of Appeals
Judge Christopher Brook became the newest member of the North Carolina Court of Appeals today.
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Supreme Court Celebrates Bicentennial Anniversary by Holding Court Sessions in Eastern North Carolina May 13-15
Watch live on Monday at 9:30 a.m. As part of its bicentennial celebration, the Supreme Court is holding sessions in Eastern North Carolina.
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Governor Cooper Announces Judicial Appointment, Serving Judicial District 10B
Governor Cooper appoints district court judge in District 10B.
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WATCH LIVE: Court of Appeals Judge Reuben F. Young to be Installed May 9 at 3 p.m.
A new judge of the Court of Appeals (COA) will be formally installed. Watch live on Facebook at 3 p.m.
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WATCH LIVE: Christopher Brook to be Installed as Court of Appeals Judge on May 7 at 3 p.m.
A new judge of the Court of Appeals (COA) will be formally installed. Watch live on Facebook at 3 p.m.
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Governor Roy Cooper Appoints New District Court Judges
New judges will serve Duplin, Jones, Onslow, Sampson, Randolph, Hoke and Moore Counties.
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N.C. Pro Bono Resource Center Announces 2018 Pro Bono Honor Society Inductees
The NCPBRC is proud to announce the induction of 468 attorneys into the 2018 North Carolina Pro Bono Society.
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Governor Cooper Names Judges to the North Carolina Court of Appeals
Governor Roy Cooper has appointed judges to the North Carolina Court of Appeals.
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General Rules of Practice for the Superior and District Courts Published Online
View an up-to-date set of rules codified by the Supreme Court’s Office of Administrative Counsel, including notes and links to orders.
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Chief Justice Beasley Extends Order for Jones County Affected by Hurricane Florence
View an order from Chief Justice Beasley regarding catastrophic conditions in Jones County.
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Domestic Violence eFiling System Now Available in Orange County to Increase Victim Safety
Orange County court officials along with Compass Center for Women and Families have launched a new eCourts Civil Domestic Violence System.
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Associate Justice Mark Davis Installed at Supreme Court
Justice Mark Davis has been formally invested as associate justice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina.
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Judicial Branch Employee Receives 2019 Caswell Award for 45 Years of Service
Congratulations to Guilford County Public Defender Fred Lind, who was honored with the prestigious Caswell Award.
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Governor Cooper Proclaims April as N.C. Guardian ad Litem Child Advocate Month
North Carolina Guardian ad Litem Child Advocate Month honors the service of more than 5,300 Guardian ad Litem (GAL) volunteers.
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Governor Cooper Makes Judicial Appointments in District Court Districts 3B, 29A and 29B
Governor Roy Cooper has appointed district court judges in districts 3B, 29A and 29B.
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Watch Live: Mark Davis to be Installed as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court April 3 at 2:00 p.m.
A new associate justice of the Supreme Court will be formally installed April 3. Watch it on Facebook Live.
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Court of Appeals Judge Robert “Bob” Hunter Retires After 10 Years of Service
Judge Hunter authored over 1,000 cases during his tenure on North Carolina's appellate courts.
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Stephanie Satkowiak Receives Honorary Award from the National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA)
The National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA) has recognized Stephanie Satkowiak as a NOVA 2019 Honorary Awardee.
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Governor Roy Cooper Names Judge Mark Davis as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina
Judge Davis was appointed to the North Carolina Court of Appeals in 2012 and was elected to a full eight-year term in 2014.
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