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Delegates from Azerbaijan Learn About North Carolina and American Legal System
The delegates’ week-long agenda provided them with an overview of the North Carolina Judicial Branch and American legal system.
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Governor Cooper Appoints Rowan County Chief District Court Judge Charlie Brown to Governor’s Crime Commission
Brown will fulfill the unexpired term of Guilford County Chief District Court Judge Tom Jarrell, who died unexpectedly August 3, 2019.
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Governor Roy Cooper Appoints Two Judges to District Courts
Governor Cooper appointed two new judges to district courts in Union and Mecklenburg counties respectively.
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Chief Justice Beasley Declares Catastrophic Conditions Exist or Have Existed in New Hanover County and in Pender by Hurricane Dorian
View an order on September 17 from Chief Justice Beasley regarding catastrophic conditions existing in New Hanover and in Pender Counties.
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Hurricane Dorian Courthouse Closings and Advisories
Court sessions, offices, and courthouses are reporting changes in hours and closings due to Hurricane Dorian.
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Jones County Courthouse to Reopen on September 3, 2019
The courthouse was closed for months due to damage from Hurricane Florence.
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Superior Court Judge C. Everett Thompson Honored with Portrait
The portrait will hang in the Pasquotank County Courthouse in keeping with a tradition of honoring past superior court judges.
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Students Learn About Court During Youth Law Day
Over 150 middle and high school students participated in the 6th Annual Youth Law Day event held at the Wake County Courthouse.
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North Carolina Conference of Clerks of Superior Court 2019-2020 Officers Sworn In
Chief Justice Cheri Beasley administered the oath of office to 2019-2020 executive officers during a banquet.
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Governor Cooper Appoints Two New District Court Judges
Governor Cooper appointed Joseph Edgar Brown III and Christopher J. Welch to serve as District Court Judges in Districts 7 and 4.
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Governor Cooper Makes Judicial Appointment in Superior Court District 16A
Chief Assistant District Attorney Dawn M. Layton as superior court judge in Judicial District 16A (Anson, Richmond, and Scotland counties).
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Chief Justice Beasley Extends Order Through September for Jones County Affected by Hurricane Florence
View an order on August 6 from Chief Justice Beasley regarding continuing catastrophic conditions in Jones County.
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Governor Cooper Makes Judicial Appointment in Superior Court District 20B
Chief District Court Judge Nathan Hunt Gwyn Jr. appointed as superior court judge in Judicial District 20B (Union County).
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Chief Justice Beasley Extends Order Through July for Jones County Affected by Hurricane Florence
View an order on July 8 from Chief Justice Beasley regarding continuing catastrophic conditions in Jones County.
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LifeLock or Other Record-Checking Service Alerts
Alerts don't necessarily reflect any recent activity in your name or may include resolved court cases. Contact your county courthouse.
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Governor Cooper Makes Judicial Appointment in District Court District 17A
Governor Roy Cooper has appointed a district court judge in District 17A.
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Chief Justice Beasley Extends Order Through June for Jones County Affected by Hurricane Florence
View an order on June 7 from Chief Justice Beasley regarding continuing catastrophic conditions in Jones County.
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North Carolina Sentencing and Policy Advisory Commission Study Recognized in Notable Government Documents
Sentencing and Policy Advisory Commission earns national recognition for its Study of Employment Collateral Consequences in North Carolina.
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TCA Completes Certified Court Manager Courses
Trial Court Administrator Charleston Carter received the Certified Court Manager (CCM) certification from the National
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Forsyth County Clerk of Superior Court Susan S. Frye Presented with Friend of the Court Award
The Honorable Susan S. Frye, Forsyth County clerk of superior court received the “Friend of the Court” award by Chief Justice Beasley
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