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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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Portrait of Retired Chief Justice Lake Dedicated at Supreme Court
All gathered in the Supreme Court courtroom recently to dedicate a portrait of former Chief Justice I. Beverly Lake, Jr (2001 - 2006).
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Governor McCrory Proclaims April as N.C. Guardian ad Litem Child Advocate Month
North Carolina Guardian ad Litem Child Advocate Month honors the service of more than 4,700 Guardian ad Litem (GAL) volunteers.
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Prosecutors and Law Enforcement Officers Attend Lethal Weapon Conference
Prosecutors and law enforcement officers from across the state joined together in Charlotte, March 9 - 13, for the Lethal Weapon Conference.
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Judge Marion Warren Appointed Interim Director of the N.C. Administrative Office of the Courts
Chief Justice Mark Martin has appointed Judge Marion Warren as interim director of the N.C. Administrative Office of the Courts (NCAOC).
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Chief Justice Mark Martin Delivers State of the Judiciary Address to General Assembly
Chief Justice Mark Martin delivered the State of the Judiciary address before the N.C. General Assembly.
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Judicial Branch Names New Chief Legal Counsel for Governmental Affairs
NCAOC Director John W. Smith announced today that Tom Murry will join the Judicial Branch.
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Former Chief Justice Martin presents Judge Fulton with Annual Professionalism Award
Former Chief Justice Martin has presented the Honorable Shirley L. Fulton of Charlotte with the 2014 Chief Justice's Professionalism Award.
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Supreme Court of North Carolina Set to Hear Cases Next Week with New and Re-elected Justices
Ceremonies were for a new chief justice and three associate justices.
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Associate Justices Installed at Supreme Court of North Carolina
Justices Robin Hudson, Sam Ervin IV, and Cheri Beasley have been formally invested as associate justices of the Supreme Court.
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Mark Martin Installed as Chief Justice of North Carolina
Chief Justice Mark Martin was formally invested as the 28th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina.
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Chief Justice Martin Appoints Chief District Court Judges for Judicial Districts 12 and 23
Chief Justice Mark Martin has appointed chief district court judges: Judge Robert Stiehl (District 12) and Judge David Byrd (District 23).
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