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Public Defenders to Convene with Legislators to Recognize 50th Anniversary of Public Defense in North Carolina
North Carolina public defenders will meet with legislators to recognize 50 years of public defenders in North Carolina.
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North Carolina Court System Launches Free, Online Document Preparation Tool - eCourts Guide & File
Guide & File is available 24/7 in all counties for attorneys and the public to prepare court documents online in just a few steps.
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Task Force Adopts Two More Criminal Justice Reform Recommendations
The recommendations are to include race on data reporting and to require racial equity training for court personnel.
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Chief Justice Cheri Beasley Appoints Chief District Court Judge in Judicial District 10 (Wake County)
District Court Judge Debra S. Sasser will succeed Chief District Court Judge Robert B. Rader upon his retirement.
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Sign Up for the Next North Carolina Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice Public Comment Session
Sign up to speak virtually at the first public comment session to be held in the evening on Thursday, September 3 starting at 6:00 p.m.
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Chief Justice Beasley Extends Emergency Directives 2-6, 8, 18, and 22
The emergency directive extends Emergency Directives 2–6 and 8, and includes a modification and extension of Emergency Directives 18 and 22.
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North Carolina Judicial Branch Celebrates Women’s Equality Day on August 26
North Carolina has a long history of trailblazing women who have served as judges and justices in our state courts.
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Five Judicial Branch Employees Honored with Caswell Award for 45 Years of Service
Congratulations to those honored with the prestigious Caswell Award.
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Chief Justice Beasley Extends Emergency Directives Regarding Jury Trials, Evictions, and Public Health Measures
Directives postpone jury trials, affect summary ejectments, and prescribe social distancing measures.
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Pitt County Regularly Scheduled Court Sessions Resume for August 14
All court sessions were canceled on August 12 and some on August 13 due to a courthouse employee testing positive for COVID-19.
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Pitt County Criminal Court Sessions Cancelled for August 13
Sessions of district and superior criminal court are cancelled again for August 13 due to a court employee testing positive for COVID-19.
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Pitt County Court Sessions Canceled for August 12
Sessions of small claims, district and superior court are canceled due to a courthouse employee testing positive for COVID-19.
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National Association for Court Management (NACM) Announces New Leadership
Charleston L. Carter, trial court administrator for the 26th Judicial District, has been elected to serve on the Board of Directors.
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26th Judicial District COVID-19 Modified Court Operations for August 2020
A listing of court operations in August for the 26th Judicial District Courts and Mecklenburg County Clerk of Superior Court’s Office.
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Chief Justice Beasley Issues Order Extending Several Existing Emergency Directives
The orders entered today by Chief Justice Beasley extend the effect of Emergency Directives 2–8.
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Chief Justice Cheri Beasley Appoints Chief District Court Judges in Stanly, Montgomery, Cleveland, Lincoln, Orange, and Chatham Counties
The appointments fill vacancies left by retirements in Judicial Districts 20A, 27B, and 15B.
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Sign Up for the North Carolina Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice Public Comment Session
Sign up to speak virtually at the first public comment session of the Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice on Tuesday, July 28.
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Governor Cooper Appoints Two District Court Judges
The two new judicial appointments will serve Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, McDowell, and Rutherford counties.
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Chief Justice Beasley Orders Extension of Emergency Directive Regarding Summary Ejectment Cases
This directive requires that an affidavit be filed in residential evictions to confirm compliance with the federal CARES Act.
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Notice of Security Update Implemented July 17, 2020
Find information on the recent TLS 1.2 security update for NCAOC partners and technology resources.
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