By North Carolina Judicial Branch
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Chief Justice Cheri Beasley Declares May as Drug Court Month for the Judicial Branch
Drug Court Month is a celebration of the lives restored by drug court.
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North Carolina Pro Bono Resource Center Launches Legal Clinic to Lessen Impact of COVID-19
Small businesses and nonprofits can request free legal assistance through the NC Pro Bono Resource Center’s website.
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North Carolina Courts Expand Remote Operations Amid COVID-19
North Carolina’s court system continues to work on plans for phasing back to full operations.
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Chief Justice Beasley Extends Emergency Directives Until May 30
The order extends the effect of previously issued emergency directives until May 30, 2020.
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Chief Justice Beasley Forms COVID-19 Task Force
The task force will recommend emergency directives and policy changes related to the COVID-19 health emergency.
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Mecklenburg County Magistrates Marriage Ceremonies
Updated November 23, 2021: Effective immediately, marriage ceremonies will resume on Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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North Carolina Court of Appeals Holds First Oral Arguments using Webex
The public can watch the session, but will not be able to participate, which is customary during oral arguments held in the courtroom.
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Forsyth County Hall of Justice Reopens to the Public on April 28
The Hall of Justice was closed to the public last week due to an employee at the courthouse testing positive for COVID-19.
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Forsyth County Courthouse Closes to the Public until May 4
Courthouse will be closed to the public effective immediately through May 4 due to an employee testing positive for COVID-19.
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Marriage Ceremonies Resume Statewide Following Order of Chief Justice Cheri Beasley
Chief Justice Beasley issued an emergency directive ordering magistrates to continue performing marriage ceremonies statewide.
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