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Stay up to date with the latest judicial news, information, press releases, and more on the court system around the state.
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Jury Duty Scam Alert for Mecklenburg County
Mecklenburg County residents are receiving jury service scam phone calls from someone posing as law enforcement.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
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Email Scammers Claiming to Represent the Court Targeting the Public
Person County court officials have received phone calls from the public who have received emails from someone posing as a court official.
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All Things Judicial Focuses on Brunswick County Recovery Courts
Brunswick County is just one of 37 counties that operate 71 Recovery Courts across North Carolina.
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New “Address of Record with the Court”
Attorneys may update their profile at portal.ncbar.gov to include a mailing address, phone number, and email to be used for Rule 5 service.
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![Chief District Court Judge Beth Heath (holding award) poses with the Family Accountability and Recovery Court team. Chief District Court Judge Beth Heath (holding award) poses with the Family Accountability and Recovery Court team.](/assets/styles/480x270/s3/2023-07/Award%202023_2.jpg?VersionId=pOrLN8.xDaBU3c2dNFr_CiFm3S.8pNCP&itok=42xH3MCl)
Family Accountability Recovery Court Receives All Rise23 Leadership Award
This award recognizes exemplary service to the family treatment court field.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
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Governor Cooper Appoints District Court Judge for Durham County
Governor Cooper has appointed Kendra Montgomery-Blinn to serve as district court judge in Durham County.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
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All Things Judicial Features Tour of the Supreme Court History Room
History Room is a legal history museum containing artifacts of North Carolina's judiciary and its contributions to American Jurisprudence.
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Court Employees Receive 2023 Courthouse Employee of the Year Awards
Assistant District Attorney Elizabeth Dierauf and Official Court Reporter Kimmel McDiarmid are the recipients of the most recent award.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
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26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Celebrates Jury Service with Annual Juror Appreciation Month and Week
Celebrating the 23rd Annual Juror Appreciation Week on July 10-14 with several events to be held at the Mecklenburg County Courthouse.
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All Things Judicial Features Interview with Chief Justice Paul Newby and Mrs. Macon Newby
Chief and Mrs. Newby share their experiences visiting all of North Carolina's 100 county courthouses.
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Governor Cooper Appoints Superior Court Judge for Bladen and Columbus Counties
Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Judge C. Ashley Gore to serve as superior court judge in Judicial District 13A (Bladen and Columbus).
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Modifications to Human Trafficking Laws Strengthen Victims' Rights
The new law expands the definition of what is considered human trafficking and sexual servitude to mirror federal law.
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Chief Justice Newby Proclaims July 2023 as Juror Appreciation Month in the Judicial Branch
This month we recognize "the importance of jury service in protecting the rights of all people and its significance to the community.”
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Governor Cooper Announces Two Judicial Appointments
Governor Roy Cooper announced two judicial appointments to North Carolina District and Special Superior Courts.
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North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission Unveils New Logo
The previous DRC logo has been retired and will no longer be used by the Commission.
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All Things Judicial Features Interview with Former Chief Public Defender Wallace C. Harrelson
Harrelson was North Carolina's first and longest-serving public defender.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
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All Things Judicial Features a Roundtable Discussion About Courthouse Security
A roundtable discussion about the importance of courthouse security in fulfilling the constitutional mission of the Judicial Branch.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
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Governor Cooper Appoints District Court Judge for Guilford County
Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Joel Oakley to serve as district court judge in Judicial District 18 (Guilford County).
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
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New Filing Code for Criminal Filings in File & Serve Effective June 1, 2023
Attorneys can now file under Criminal Motions and Order for DA Review in File and Serve if documents need to be reviewed by the DA's office.
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Former N.C. Court of Appeals Chief Judge John C. Martin Honored During Portrait Presentation
Martin served as judge from 1985-1988, and 1992-2004, and as Chief Judge from 2004-2014.
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