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New Episode of "All Things Judicial–In Focus" Covers North Carolina Judicial Branch News
Listen now for news highlights for June 2025.
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eCourts Kiosks Deploy to N.C. Courthouses with Scanners, Printers, Payment Services for the Public June 2025
eCourts kiosks to be available at courthouses in Alamance, Cabarrus, Cumberland, Durham, Guilford, New Hanover, Onslow, and Union counties.
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New Legal Hand Call-In Center Launches to Expand Access to Legal Support Across North Carolina
Legal Hand Call-In Center aspires to help community members address everyday civil legal problems before they escalate into legal crises.
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eCourts Guide & File Reaches 100,000 Filings
The application, which allows users to create and file the most common legal actions through assisted interviews, reached the mark in May.
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N.C. Judicial Branch Releases Special Podcast Episode on the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence
History on Trial: Revisiting the Mecklenburg Declaration at 250.
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New Episode of "All Things Judicial–In Focus" Covers North Carolina Judicial Branch News
Listen now for news highlights for May 2025.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby Proclaims May 4-10 as Employee Appreciation Week for the Judicial Branch
May 7, 2025, has also been declared as Employee Appreciation Day.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby Proclaims May 2025 as Recovery Court Month for the North Carolina Judicial Branch
Recovery Court Month is our chance to celebrate the work of recovery happening in the 84 recovery courts across our state.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby Presents 2024 Professionalism Awards
The Chief Justice’s Commission on Professionalism presented its 2024 Awards to five recipients on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
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eCourts is Now Live in 11 More Eastern Counties
Track 8 of the eCourts conversion includes Bertie, Edgecombe, Greene, Halifax, Hertford, Lenoir, Nash, Northampton, Pitt, Wayne, and Wilson.
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Eastern North Carolina Completes eCourts Conversion
Track 8 of the eCourts conversion includes Bertie, Edgecombe, Greene, Halifax, Hertford, Lenoir, Nash, Northampton, Pitt, Wayne, and Wilson.
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New Podcast Episode Highlights Guardian ad Litem Volunteer Opportunities for April 2025: Child Abuse Prevention Month
NCGAL leaders discuss the urgent need for volunteer child advocates, volunteer attorney advocates, and interns.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby Appoints Chief District Court Judge in District 8
Judge Wayne S. Boyette has been appointed as chief district court judge for Edgecombe, Nash, and Wilson counties (Judicial District 8).
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Treatment Court Leaders Convene at Building Recovery Capital Conference in Winston-Salem
More than 300 conference registrants from recovery court teams across North Carolina participated in group trainings and breakout sessions.
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New Episode of "All Things Judicial–In Focus" Covers North Carolina Judicial Branch News
Listen now for news highlights for April 2025.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby Proclaims April 2025 as Guardian ad Litem Child Advocate Month in North Carolina
Child Advocate Month acknowledges the importance of families and communities working together to advocate for children.
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Thomas “Bud” Woodrum Appointed as Chief Public Defender for the 6th Judicial District
After more than 16 years of dedicated service, Chief Public Defender Jennifer Harjo will retire effective April 1, 2025.
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North Carolina Human Trafficking Commission Announces New 2025-2027 Annual Grant
The grant program will provide funds to eligible organizations providing direct services to victims of human trafficking. Apply by April 25.
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Beyond the Bench Podcast Celebrates 30 Years of Mecklenburg County Recovery Court
Guests include Program Director Jessica Modra and Program Graduate John Barber.
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26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces Superior Court Division Civil Local Rules Changes and Invitation for Public Comments
Written comments are welcome on each proposed new and revised rule. The comment period is open from March 11, 2025, to April 1, 2025.
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