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10-Digit Dialing Now Required for Calling Judicial Offices
All calls to judicial offices and court staff will need to be made using 10-digit dialing with the area code plus the number.
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Innocence Inquiry Commission Concludes Hearing on State v. John Pritchard
Case 11CRS304 was referred forward for a hearing before a three-judge panel.
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Innocence Inquiry Commission to Hold a Hearing on State v. John Pritchard December 14-15, 2021
The hearing is anticipated to last two days on December 14-15 and will be livestreamed.
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Governor Cooper Announces Four Judicial Appointments
Governor Roy Cooper announced four judicial appointments to Superior and District Courts across the state.
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Sign up to receive email notifications when new opinions or orders of significance are filed by the North Carolina Business Court.
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Supreme Court Amends the Rules of Appellate Procedure
The Court’s order was adopted on October 13, 2021, and is applicable to cases that are appealed on or after January 1, 2022.
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North Carolina Conference of Clerks of Superior Court 2021-2022 Officers Sworn In
Currituck County Clerk of Superior Court Raymond Matukso was installed as the new president of the Conference of Clerks of Superior Court.
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UPDATE :: Norlan Graves Appointed as Superior Court Judge in Halifax County
An investiture ceremony will be held on Wednesday, September 29 at 10:00 a.m. in Superior Courtroom 1 of the Halifax County courthouse.
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Supreme Court Adopts New Rule Amendments
The Supreme Court has adopted new rule amendments that affect trial court practice and procedure, arbitration, and mediation.
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Governor Roy Cooper Announces Judicial Appointment
Jennifer Karpowicz Bland to serve as District Court Judge for Judicial District 1.
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