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Portrait of Former Chief Justice Burley Mitchell Dedicated at Supreme Court
Former Chief Justice Burley B. Mitchell Jr. had his portrait dedicated at the Supreme Court of North Carolina.
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Public Comment Meeting for Improving N.C. Court System on August 11 in Wilmington
The North Carolina Commission on the Administration of Law and Justice (NCCALJ) is inviting public comment on its work.
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N.C. Courts Expand Online Payments to Most Criminal and Infraction Court Cases
Citizens can now pay court costs, fines and fees online for most criminal and infraction cases.
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Governor McCrory Announces Judicial Appointment to Court of Appeals
Governor Pat McCrory has appointed Chief District Court Judge Wendy Enochs as Court of Appeals judge.
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Public Comment Meeting for Improving N.C. Court System on August 3 in Jamestown
The North Carolina Commission on the Administration of Law and Justice (NCCALJ) is inviting public comment on its work to date.
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Judge Lou Olivera Receives Chief Justice's Commission on Professionalism Award for Meritorious and Extraordinary Service
District Court Judge Lou Olivera has received the Chief Justice's Commission on Professionalism (CJCP) Award.
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Reports for Improving North Carolina's Court System Now Available for Public Comment
he North Carolina Commission on the Administration of Law and Justice (NCCALJ) today issued a series of interim reports detailing its work.
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Electronic Compliance and Dismissal (ECAD) Launches Statewide to Request Dismissal of Traffic Violations Online
Citizens can now easily request dismissal of certain traffic violations online.
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Judge Orlando Hudson Named NCAJ 2016 Outstanding Trial Judge
Durham County Senior Resident Superior Court Judge Orlando F. Hudson Jr. received the 2016 Outstanding Trial Judge Award.
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Michael Robinson Sworn In as N.C. Business Court Judge
Michael Robinson was sworn in Friday, July 1, as a special superior court judge assigned to the North Carolina Business Court.
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Chief Justice Mark Martin and Governor McCrory Launch Statewide Celebration of North Carolina Courts
Governor Pat McCrory has proclaimed the 50th anniversary of North Carolina's unified court system and district courts.
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Court Officials Recognize World Elder Abuse Awareness Day with Local Community Events across the State
As part of North Carolina's efforts to recognize World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15.
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Study of N.C. Judicial Branch Reaches Midpoint of Work
Public hearings scheduled in August as N.C. Commission on the Administration of Law and Justice (NCCALJ) reaches midway point of its work.
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N.C. Court System Launches New Online Collections and Payments System
Citizens can now pay probation-related costs, fines and fees online with the launch of OCAP. Payments are available 24/7.
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Mental Health and Substance Use Task Force Presents Report of Recommendations
Chief Justice Mark Martin, DHHS Secretary Rick Brajer, and Task Force members presented Governor McCrory with a report of recommendations.
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Chief Justice Martin Appoints Judge Tom Jarrell to Chief District Court Judge for Judicial District 18
Chief Justice Mark Martin has appointed Judge Tom Jarrell as chief district court judge for Judicial District 18.
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Supreme Court to Hold Session at Historic Burke County Courthouse May 17-18
The Supreme Court of North Carolina will hold its May session of court at the Historic Burke County Courthouse in Morganton.
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Supreme Court of North Carolina Names New Clerk of Court
Chief Justice Mark Martin announces J. Bryan Boyd will be appointed as clerk of court
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District 9A Celebrates District Courts Anniversary
Person and Caswell counties recognize historic anniversaries.
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Judge Wanda Bryant to serve on Public Trust and Confidence Committee
Judge Wanda Bryant announced to serve on the North Carolina Commission on the Administration of Law and Justice (NCCALJ).
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