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NC Courts Responds to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Recent memo updated several directives limiting operations of the North Carolina court system.
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Wayne County Court System Announces Measures to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19
Local judicial officials made decisions regarding local court proceedings, including civil, criminal, domestic, jury, and more.
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Anson, Richmond, and Scotland Counties Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Courts will remain open; however, beginning March 16 through April 17, most cases will be rescheduled. See more details.
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Mecklenburg County Announces Temporary Modification of Court Schedule Announcement in Response to COVID-19
Updated March 18. The 26th Judicial District will operate under a limited court schedule, effective Monday, March 16, 2020.
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Wake County Courts Response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Local judicial officials have made decisions regarding local court proceedings in a memo to the Wake County Bar.
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Chief Justice Beasley Announces Judicial Branch Response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Effective Monday, March 16, superior court and district court proceedings will be rescheduled for at least 30 days, with some exceptions.
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Advisory: Chief Justice Beasley Announces Judicial Branch Response to Coronavirus Health Concerns
Chief Justice Cheri Beasley will hold a press conference on March 13 to announce Judicial Branch changes due to coronavirus.
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Free Legal Help Available to Public to Recover From and Prepare for Disasters
The first of these upcoming clinics will be in Lumberton March 25-26 and Whiteville March 26-27.
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ADVISORY: Innocence Inquiry Commission to Hold a Hearing for 2002 Murder Case from Forsyth County
The Commission’s executive director, Lindsey Guice Smith, will present the case to Commissioners beginning Monday, March 9.
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Supreme Court of North Carolina Adopts Revised Mediation Rules Effective March 1
The Supreme Court has amended seven rule sets that affect mediation in North Carolina and are effective March 1, 2020.
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