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North Carolina Human Trafficking Commission Announces New Annual Grant
The grant program will provide funds to eligible organizations providing direct services to victims of human trafficking.
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Governor Stein Appoints District Attorney in Prosecutorial District 2
Thomas Anglim appointed as district attorney in Prosecutorial District 2 (Beaufort, Hyde, Martin, Tyrrell, and Washington counties).
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North Carolina Court of Appeals to Change Days for Filing Opinions in 2025
Effective January 1, 2025, the Court of Appeals is changing its opinion filing days to the first and third Wednesdays of the month.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby Appoints Chief District Court Judge in District 36
Judge Robert A. Mullinax, Jr. has been appointed as chief district court judge for Burke, Caldwell, and Catawba counties (District 36).
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Jury Duty Scam Alert for Mecklenburg County December 2024
Mecklenburg County residents are receiving jury service scam phone calls from someone posing as law enforcement.
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Supreme Court Amends Mediation Rule Sets
The Supreme Court’s orders were adopted on December 11, 2024, and the amendments become effective on January 6, 2025.
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Governor Cooper Appoints Superior Court Judge for District 17
Judge Douglas Green is appointed to serve as superior court judge in District 17 (Alamance County).
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Governor Cooper Appoints Superior Court Judge for District 19
Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Chief District Court Judge Sherri Elliott to serve as superior court judge in District 19, Catawba County.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby Appoints Chief District Court Judges in Districts 9 and 43
Judge Donna Forga for District 43 is effective December 4, and Judge Curtis Stackhouse for District 9 is effective January 1.
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All Things Judicial Features Nine Former NCAOC Directors in Roundtable Discussion
The directors begin Part 1 by discussing how they received the "call of duty" from their respective chief justices.
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New County Clerks of Court Start in December
New Ashe, Beaufort, Bertie, Halifax, and Martin clerks start December 1
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Governor Cooper Appoints Superior Court Judge for Haywood and Jackson Counties
Governor Cooper appointed Judge Roy Wijewickrama to serve as superior court judge in Judicial District 43B (Haywood and Jackson counties).
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All Things Judicial Features an Interview with Charlotte Attorney Joseph W. Grier, Jr.
Grier was a WWII veteran, pioneer of desegregation, and an attorney for more than 60 years.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby Makes Judicial Appointments
The following chief district court judge appointments are effective January 1, 2025.
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Mecklenburg County Celebrates National Adoption Day November 23, 2024
Children and their families will be recognized at the courthouse for their adoption in celebration of National Adoption Day.
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eCourts Training Resources and Track 7 Transition Information
Find eCourts training registration information and resources for the legal community and upcoming Track 7 counties launching February 2025.
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Fright Court Podcast Episode Features Paranormal Case Law and the Story Behind Caswell County Courthouse's Reported Haunting
Does state senator John Walter Stephens haunt the Historic Caswell County Courthouse? You be the Judge!
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File & Serve (eFiling) and Portal Training Available for Attorneys and Judicial Partners Through February 2025
File and Serve (eFiling) and Portal training sessions are now available for attorneys and judicial partners through February 2025.
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North Carolina Implementing Convenient Debit Card Payments for Jury Service
Jurors will begin receiving jury service payments on pre-paid debit cards in lieu of paper checks starting in 30+ counties this month.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby Appoints Rebecca Eggers-Gryder as Chief District Court Judge for District 35
Judge Eggers-Gryder to serve District 35 (Avery, Madison, Mitchell, Watauga, and Yancey counties) effective January 1, 2025.
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