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eCourts Target Date for Pilot County Odyssey ICMS Implementation
The Odyssey ICMS is projected to launch in four pilot counties of Harnett, Johnston, Lee, and Wake.
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Governor Cooper Appoints District Attorney for Cabarrus County
Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Ashlie P. Shanley to serve as district attorney in Prosecutorial District 25 (Cabarrus County).
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Chief Justice Paul Newby's 100-County Tour Visits Ashe, Watauga, and Wilkes Counties
Newby will be the first chief justice to visit all 100 counties.
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eFiling Coming to North Carolina Courts: Training Dates Announced for Attorneys
Training sessions will be offered both virtually and in person for File and Serve in September. Attorneys may register now.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby Recognizes Courthouse Employees for Professionalism
Chief Justice Newby recently recognized three Judicial Branch and courthouse employees for their professionalism.
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Governor Cooper Announces Judicial Appointment
Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Rhonda Young as District Court Judge to Judicial District 10D, serving part of Wake County.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby's 100-County Tour Visits Avery, Buncombe, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, and Yancey Counties
At each county courthouse, Newby greets judges and courthouse personnel to thank them for their hard work and dedication.
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Three-Judge Panel Issues Ruling in State v. John Prtichard
The three-judge panel ruled that Mr. Pritchard had not proven his innocence by clear and convincing evidence and relief was denied.
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Governor Cooper Announces Two District Court Judge Appointments
Governor Roy Cooper has announced two district court judge appointments for Judicial Districts 10 and 26.
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Supreme Court Amends the North Carolina Business Court Rules
The Supreme Court’s order amending the rules was adopted on June 15 and is effective on July 1, 2022.
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Edgecombe County Courthouse Closed for Renovations June 17-24, 2022
For immediate filings or office assistance, please contact our Rocky Mount Judicial Center Courthouse.
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Governor Cooper Announces Four Judicial Appointments
Governor Roy Cooper announced four judicial appointments to District Courts across the state.
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North Carolina Court of Appeals Relaunches the Summer Appellate Seminar for Law Students
This is a free, remote learning experience for law students interested in North Carolina appellate practice.
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N.C. Pro Bono Resource Center Announces 2021 Pro Bono Honor Society Inductees
The NCPBRC is proud to announce the induction of 546 attorneys into the 2021 North Carolina Attorney Pro Bono Society.
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Two Judicial Branch Employees Honored with Caswell Awards for 45 Years of Public Service
Anson County Clerk of Superior Court Marcus Hammonds and Chowan County Clerk of Superior Court Michael McArthur are the honorees.
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Lincoln County Officials Announce Grand Opening of New Lincoln County Courthouse
The new court facility located at 120 Justice Drive, Lincolnton, NC 20892 will open to the public on Monday, June 27, 2022, at 8:30 a.m.
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Governor Cooper Appoints Two District Court Judges
Governor Roy Cooper has announced two district court judge appointments for Judicial Districts 8 and 11.
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Video and Podcast of the First Ladies of the North Carolina Judiciary Exhibit at Campbell School of Law
The tour is conducted by Campbell Law School Dean J. Rich Leonard.
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Governor Cooper Announces Two Judicial Appointments
The Governor announced two judicial appointments to superior and district courts today.
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Supreme Court Adopts Ability-to-Pay Rule
The rule was adopted on 14 December 2021 and became effective on 1 January 2022.
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