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Supreme Court Celebrates Bicentennial Anniversary by Holding Court Sessions in Western North Carolina May 14-16
As part of its bicentennial celebration, the Supreme Court holding court sessions in western North Carolina.
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North Carolina Access to Justice Summit Held in Raleigh Today
On Tuesday, May 8, the N.C. Equal Access to Justice Commission hosted the North Carolina Access to Justice Summit.
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N.C. Pro Bono Resource Center Announces 2017 Pro Bono Honor Society Inductees
The North Carolina Pro Bono Resource Center is proud to announce the induction of 345 attorneys into the 2017 N.C. Pro Bono Honor Society.
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Four Judicial Employees Receive Caswell Award for 45 Years of Service
Congratulations to our four Judicial Branch employees honored with the prestigious Caswell Award.
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Juvenile Justice, Judicial Branch Workshop on Wednesday Focuses on School Justice Partnerships, School Safety
A conversation about the intersection of school safety, juvenile justice, law enforcement and the criminal justice system.
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Court Officials Attend Attorney General's Opioid Speech
Attorney General Jeff Sessions addressed the national opioid crisis during a visit to Raleigh on Tuesday.
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Guilford County Chief District Court Judge Tom Jarrell Receives Excellence in Judicial Service Award
Chief District Court Judge Tom Jarrell, is the recipient of the 2018 Excellence in Judicial Service Award.
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Wayne County Launches School Justice Partnership for Students
Program to focus on keeping kids in school and out of court.
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Historic Celebration Honors the Women Justices of the Supreme Court of North Carolina
In a ceremony on Tuesday, April 10, the Supreme Court of North Carolina honored the women justices who have served on the state's highest
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Guardian ad Litem Volunteers Recognized During Child Advocate Month
During April, the N.C. Judicial Branch and Guardian ad Litem (GAL) Program would like to recognize the more than 5,000 GAL volunteers.
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The Supreme Court of North Carolina is Poised to Hit the Road this Spring
Op-ed by Chief Justice Mark Martin
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Chief Justice Martin Appoints Judge R. Les Turner as Chief District Court Judge in Judicial District 8
Chief Justice Mark Martin has appointed Judge R. Les Turner as chief district court judge for Judicial District 8 effective April 1.
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N.C. Courts Launch Public Upload of Proof of Insurance Online
North Carolina courts expanded online services to allow the public to upload proof of insurance.
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N.C. Guardian ad Litem Collects Nearly 20,000 Jars of Peanut Butter and Jelly for Food Banks
The results are in for North Carolina Guardian ad Litem's (GAL) Second Annual Peanut Butter and Jelly (PB&J) Campaign.
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Judge J. H. Corpening II Receives Judge of the Year Award
The Honorable J. H. Corpening II, received national recognition when he was presented with the David W. Soukup Judge of the Year Award.
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Greene and Lenoir Counties Launch School Justice Partnership for Students
Local community leaders announce the launch of the School Justice Partnership (SJP) in Greene and Lenoir counties.
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Supreme Court of North Carolina and Court of Appeals Approve New Pro Bono Appellate Project
North Carolina now has a new way to address the legal needs of what would be pro se appellants entering the legal system.
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1 Millionth Citation Disposed with N.C. Courts Online Services
North Carolina courts' online services disposed its 1 millionth citation on March 3.
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Judicial Standards Commission 2017 Annual Report Now Available
The Judicial Standards Commission is pleased to announce that its 2017 Annual Report is now available.
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Supreme Court of North Carolina Names New Clerk of Court
Chief Justice Mark Martin announced today that Amy Funderburk will be appointed as clerk of court for the Supreme Court of North Carolina.
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