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  Court of Appeals to Hold Special Session at Rowan County Courthouse
        
    The Court of Appeals will hold a special session of court at the Rowan County Courthouse in Salisbury on November 18.
      
    
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  Chief Justice Martin Appoints Judge Marion Warren as Director of N.C. Administrative Office of the Courts
        
    Chief Justice Mark Martin has appointed Judge Marion Warren as director of the North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts (NCAOC).
      
    
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  Court of Appeals Clerk John Connell Honored for his Service
        
    Court of Appeals Clerk of Court John Connell was honored for his nearly 30 years of service to the court during a retirement reception.
      
    
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  Former COA Chief Judge John C. Martin Honored by Supreme Court Historical Society
        
    The North Carolina Supreme Court Historical Society honored former Court of Appeals Chief Judge John C. Martin.
      
    
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  Portrait of Retired Chief Justice James G. Exum Jr. Dedicated at Supreme Court
        
    All gathered in the Supreme Court courtroom to dedicate a portrait of former Chief Justice James G. Exum.
      
    
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  National and State Leaders Join Chief Justice Martin in Raleigh Today to Begin Study to Strengthen North Carolina's Court System
        
    Chief Justice Mark Martin today convened the inaugural meeting of the N.C. Commission on the Administration of Law and Justice.
      
    
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  Leaders Join for Inaugural Meeting of Task Force on Mental Health and Substance Use
        
    Leaders from the across the state gathered for the first meeting of the Governor's Task Force on Mental Health and Substance Use.
      
    
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  Chief Judge Linda McGee Receives Outstanding Appellate Judge Award
        
    The Court of Appeals is pleased to announce that Chief Judge Linda McGee has been presented with the Outstanding Appellate Judge award.
      
    
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  Chief Justice Mark Martin Announces Full Membership of Study Commission
        
    Chief Justice Mark Martin has announced the full membership of the newly created NCCALJ.
      
    
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  Chief Justice Mark Martin Announces Appointments to the Governor's Task Force on Mental Health and Substance Use
        
    Chief Justice Mark Martin announced his seven appointments to the newly formed Governor's Task Force on Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
      
    
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  Six Judicial Branch Employees Honored with Caswell Awards
        
    Congratulations to six Judicial Branch employees honored recently with the prestigious Caswell Award in recognition.
      
    
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  Valerie Johnson Zachary Appointed to the Court of Appeals
        
    Governor Pat McCrory has appointed Valerie Johnson Zachary of Yadkinville to the North Carolina Court of Appeals.
      
    
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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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