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Governor McCrory Signs Bill That Provides Immediate Protection for Domestic Violence Victims
Governor McCrory signed into law HB59.
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Court Improvement Program Leads Changes to Juvenile Laws of Abuse, Neglect and Dependency with House Bill 669
The North Carolina Court Improvement Program (CIP) has worked with legislators to enact legislation aimed at improving efficiencies.
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Court Improvement Program Celebrates 20th Anniversary
The Juvenile Court Improvement Program (CIP) celebrated 20 years of implementing effective change and improved court processes.
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N.C. Judicial Branch Celebrates 800th Anniversary of Magna Carta
Chief Justice Mark Martin and the North Carolina Judicial Branch are pleased to honor and commemorate the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta.
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Chief Justice Mark Martin Announces New Commission on the Administration of Law and Justice
Chief Justice Mark Martin has announced the creation of a new North Carolina Commission on the Administration of Law and Justice.
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Economic Impact Report Released by N.C. Bar Association
The North Carolina Court System generated more than $460 million in direct economic impact last year.
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Governor Pat McCrory Proclaims May as Drug Court Month
More than 1.4 million individuals have been served during the program's 26 years.
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Southeastern Courts Grant Amnesty to Veterans on Some Charges
A special session of district court for Judicial Districts 5 and 13 entitled Veteran's Amnesty Day will be held.
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Obituary: Associate Justice Harry Corpening Martin
We are deeply saddened to report that former Associate Justice Harry Corpening Martin, 95, of Asheville, passed away on Sunday, May 3.
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Wishes for Smooth Sailing as NCAOC Director Judge John W. Smith Retires from 40+ Years of Public Service
Longtime public servant Judge John W. Smith will retire Friday, May 1, after more than 40 years' service to North Carolina's judiciary.
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