By North Carolina Judicial Branch
Press Release
26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces Modified Court Operations effective January 1, 2022 through January 31, 2022
The new modifications to court operations are effective January 1-31, 2022. See the attached reference chart for full details.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
Rate Increases for Private Assigned Counsel to Take Effect January 1, 2022
For the first time since the legislatively mandated rate cuts of 2011, the IDS Commission was able to raise the district court rates.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
All Things Judicial Discusses the Judicial Branch's Allocation in the North Carolina State Budget
The recent state budget made the largest investment ever in the Judicial Branch.
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Chief Justice's Remote Proceedings Task Force Holds Inaugural Meeting
The Task Force will work to develop a process to utilize audio visual technology to hold remote hearings for those in detention facilities.
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All Things Judicial Focuses on the Cherokee Tribal Courts of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians
Each November, the Branch recognizes American Indian Heritage Month and celebrates the heritage of American Indians in North Carolina.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
Governor Cooper Appoints Superior Court Judge for Mecklenburg County
Kimberly Best will fill the vacant seat created by the retirement of Robert Bell.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
Chief Justice's Task Force on ACEs-Informed Courts Holds Second In-Person Meeting
The Task Force holds quarterly meetings in various regions of the state.
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Mecklenburg County Magistrates Marriage Ceremonies
Effective immediately, marriage ceremonies will resume Monday through Friday by appointment only, between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
Chief Justice Paul Newby Visits Halifax, Bertie, Hertford, Northampton, Nash, Edgecombe and Wilson Counties During 100 County Tour
Newby's 100 county tour first began in Cherokee County in May and is expected to end in Dare County in 2022.
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Governor Cooper Appoints Brad Salmon as District Court Judge
Judge Salmon will serve in District 11.
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Budget Compromise Provides Historic Support for State Courts
Chief Justice Newby, as head of the Judicial Branch, urges support for investments in the Judiciary.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces Modified Court Operations effective December 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021
The new modifications to court operations are effective December 1-31. See the attached reference chart for full details.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
All Things Judicial's Veterans Day Episode Honors World War II Hero and POW
The late North Carolina Court of Appeals Judge Maurice Braswell shared experiences as a B-17 tail gunner and POW in World War II.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
Mecklenburg County Celebrates National Adoption Day
On November 20, the court will recognize a total of eighty-four (84) youths who have received decrees between November 2020 and October 2021
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Chief Justice Paul Newby Visits Brunswick, New Hanover, and Pender Counties During 100 County Tour
At each county courthouse, he greets courthouse personnel to thank them for their hard work and dedication in keeping courts open this year.
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Family Accountability and Recovery Court Program Named as a Model for Other Communities
The Family Accountability and Recovery Court selected to serve as an example for other rural communities to follow.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
Dorothy Hairston Mitchell Appointed as Chair of the North Carolina Commission on Indigent Defense
Members voted to appoint Dorothy Hairston Mitchell as chair at the October 29, 2021 meeting.
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Court of Appeals Modifies Rules for In-Person Oral Arguments
Prior restrictions on public attendance at in-person oral arguments will be lifted. The Court will continue to livestream arguments online.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby Visits Caswell, Person, Rockingham, and Yadkin Counties During 100 County Tour
Newby's 100 county tour first began in Cherokee County in May and is expected to end in Dare County in 2022.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
All Things Judicial Podcast Episode Asks: Are North Carolina Courthouses Haunted?
State Archivist discusses a famous Supreme Court murder case and a ghost hunt is conducted at the historic Cumberland County courthouse.
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