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All Things Judicial Features Interview with Beaufort County Attorney Claude R. Wheatly, Jr.
He earned recognition and praise as a general practitioner in Beaufort County for over 70 years.
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For the Public Good: N.C. Guardian ad Litem Pro Bono Appellate Attorneys Recognized
Pro bono attorneys who have become a vital part of the North Carolina Guardian ad Litem (NCGAL) Program.
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eCourts is Now Live in Mecklenburg County
Now that eCourts is live, eFiling is required for attorneys for any new filings (including subsequent filings in open cases) in Mecklenburg.
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Forsyth County Courts Moving into New Courthouse
Court officials will begin moving to the new courthouse October 9 with an opening date of October 23, 2023.
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eCourts to Launch in Mecklenburg County on Monday, October 9, 2023
Once eCourts is live, eFiling will be required for attorneys for any new filings (including subsequent filings in open cases).
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North Carolina Conference of Clerks of Superior Court 2023-2024 Officers Sworn In
The Honorable Catawba County Clerk of Superior Court Kim Sigmon was installed as the new president.
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All Things Judicial Focuses on Legal Deserts and Access to Justice in Rural Communities
Almost half of NC counties are considered "legal deserts," which is defined as having fewer than one attorney per 1,000 residents.
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Mecklenburg County eCourts Transition Process and Go-Live Timeline
Adjustments to courthouse operations will begin the weeks prior to October 9 to support the transition to eCourts.
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Governor Cooper Appoints District Court Judge for Bladen, Brunswick, and Columbus Counties
Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Heath Nance to serve as district court judge in Judicial District 13 (Bladen, Brunswick, and Columbus).
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Self-Representation Packet Now Available for Self-Represented Litigants Appearing Before the Supreme Court of North Carolina
The document aims to help explain the appellate court system to people who are not represented by an attorney.
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All Things Judicial Features Interview with Criminal Defense Attorney Robert L. McMillan, Jr.
McMillan candidly shares his story and the wisdom he gained over his 50 years in the practice of law.
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Governor Cooper Announces Judicial Appointments to Supreme Court and Court of Appeals
Governor Roy Cooper announced two judicial appointments: Judge Allison Riggs to Supreme Court and Carolyn Thompson to Court of Appeals.
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Portal Training for Attorneys and Judicial Partners for Mecklenburg County
NCAOC has scheduled virtual training sessions for attorneys and various judicial partners. Register for a session. Additional dates added.
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All Things Judicial Highlights Case Backlog Reduction Strategies and Successes
Strategies implemented since 2021 have reduced pending cases by 25% compared with the backlog at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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eFiling is Coming to Mecklenburg County Courts: Training Dates Announced for Attorneys and Judicial Partners
Training sessions will be offered for civil and criminal. Register for a session. Additional virtual dates added.
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Mecklenburg County Courts Upgrade to Digital Case Management System October 9, 2023
The Mecklenburg County courts' transition to the Odyssey / Enterprise Justice platform, commonly known as eCourts, is the second track.
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North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission Refers State v. Clarence Roberts for Hearing
A panel of three superior court judges will be appointed to hear the case in Robeson County.
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All Things Judicial Features Interview with Former NCAOC Director Jim Drennan
Drennan served as NCAOC Director and is a retired professor from the University of North Carolina School of Government.
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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.
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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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