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North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission Holds Hearing
On September 9-10, 2019, the North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission held a hearing in State v. Kenneth Leon Evans.
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Perquimans County Clerk of Superior Court Selected to Serve on eCourts Advisory Committee
Perquimans County Clerk of Superior Court Todd W. Tilley has been appointed to serve on the eCourts Advisory Committee.
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Edgecombe County Community Forum September 28: Connect with the Community Resources Available to You
15th biennium Community Forum is free to the public and helps connect citizens with community resources available.
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Chief Justice Beasley Announces Rule Changes to Strengthen Families and Support Children
Rule changes allow North Carolina attorneys to designate up to 12 weeks without court appearances when a child is born or adopted.
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WATCH LIVE SEPT. 10: Chief Justice Beasley to Announce Rule Changes to Strengthen Families and Support Children
Tuesday, September 10, to announce efforts to strengthen families and support children in the legal community.
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Hurricane Dorian Courthouse Closings and Advisories
Court sessions, offices, and courthouses are reporting changes in hours and closings due to Hurricane Dorian.
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Jones County Courthouse to Reopen on September 3, 2019
The courthouse was closed for months due to damage from Hurricane Florence.
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Chief Justice Beasley to Visit Randolph County
Chief Justice Cheri Beasley will spend the day in Randolph County visiting with students, court officials, and faith leaders.
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Three-Judge Panel Makes Decision for James Blackmon
The three-judge panel unanimously concluded that Blackmon had proven that he was innocent of second-degree murder.
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Supreme Court Celebrates Bicentennial Anniversary by Holding Two Court Sessions in Rowan County
The Rowan County judicial community will host the Supreme Court of North Carolina as part of the Court’s bicentennial celebration.
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