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North Carolina Equal Access to Justice Commission Releases Statewide Legal Needs Assessment
This is the first statewide civil legal needs assessment in almost 20 years.
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Former Chief Judge Gerald Arnold Shares History of the North Carolina Court of Appeals in Latest All Things Judicial Podcast Episode
Judge Arnold shares his experience arguing before the original Court of Appeals, joining that Court as a judge then later as chief judge.
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New All Things Judicial Podcast Bonus Episode Celebrates North Carolina's Role as First in Freedom with the 1776 Halifax Resolves
Today's episode commemorates the 245th anniversary of the Halifax Resolves.
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New Order Issued by Chief Justice Paul Newby
Order extends the emergency directives an additional 30 days in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Guardian ad Litem Volunteers Recognized During Child Advocate Month
Child Advocate Month acknowledges the importance of families and communities working together to advocate for children.
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New All Things Judicial Podcast Episode Features Guardian ad Litem Volunteers who Advocate for Children in Court
Guests are volunteers sharing why they decided to volunteer, their experiences, and the joys and challenges of representing children.
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Casey L. Calloway Named Trial Court Administrator for the 26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County)
Judge W. Robert Bell and Judge Elizabeth Trosch named Calloway as trial court administrator on April 1, 2021.
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Adult Guardianship Added to North Carolina Judicial Branch's Online Document Toolkit
Guide & File is Available for Self-Represented Litigants, Paralegals, and Attorneys
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New All Things Judicial Podcast Episode Celebrates Women’s History
Hosted by former Chief Judge Linda McGee with guests Chief Judge Donna Stroud, Judge Lucy Inman, and Judge Valerie Zachary.
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Carteret County Estates Division Closed for the Next 14 Days
The courthouse and other clerk of superior court offices remain open.
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All Things Judicial Podcast Bonus Episode Features Supreme Court Clerk of Court and North Carolina’s Newest Appellate Court Judges
Clerk Amy Funderburk identifies historic courtroom artifacts and Chief Justice Paul Newby introduces our newest appellate court judges.
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26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Expands Court Operations Effective March 15, 2021
Mecklenburg County Chief District Court Judge Elizabeth Trosch entered an Administrative Order expanding court operations effective Monday.
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New Order Issued by Chief Justice Paul Newby March 12
Order extends the emergency directives an additional 30 days in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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North Carolina Judicial Branch Celebrates National Ethics Awareness Month
The Judicial Branch and Judicial Standards Commission promote the importance of judicial ethics to public confidence in our courts.
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New All Things Judicial Podcast Episode Focuses on Enhancing Professionalism Among North Carolina Lawyers
Chief Justice’s Commission on Professionalism Executive Director Mel Wright interviews Kinston attorney Jimbo Perry.
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North Carolina Court of Appeals Issues Temporary Courtroom Use Guidelines for Spring Session 2021
The guidelines will be in effect for April, May, and June and will expire on June 15, 2021.
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Beaufort County Courts and Court Offices Return to Normal Business Hours
All courts and court offices will return to normal operational hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) effective March 3.
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UPDATE :: Transylvania County Courts Closing Early Through March 5 Due to COVID-19
Adjustments are being made to the operations of the courthouse, courts, and clerk's office through March 5.
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New All Things Judicial Podcast Episode Hosted by Associate Justice Michael Morgan
Associate Justice Morgan interviewed retired Court of Appeals Judge Wanda Bryant and current Court of Appeals Judge Fred Gore.
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Pitt County Clerk of Superior Court’s Office Alters Office Hours Due to COVID-19
The courthouse will remain open, and all superior courts, district courts, and small claims courts will proceed as scheduled February 22-23.
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