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Chief Justice Beasley Orders Extension of Time in Bail Bond Forfeiture Proceedings
Today's order further extends time in certain bail bond forfeiture proceedings.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
Vance County Court Sessions Canceled for November 30, December 1, and December 3 Due to Exposure of COVID-19 at the Courthouse
The courthouse and clerk of superior court's office will be open during this time with limited staff.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
Supreme Court of North Carolina Adopts Universal Citation Format
The Court announced that it will begin using the universal citation method for judicial opinions and publications beginning January 1, 2021.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
Vance County Court Sessions Canceled for November 23-24 Due to Positive Cases of COVID-19
The clerk’s office is closed during this time. The courthouse is open and drop boxes will be located inside the courthouse for filings.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
Vance County Court Sessions Canceled for November 19 and 20 to Help Limit the Spread of COVID-19
The clerk’s office is closed during this time. Drop boxes will be located inside the courthouse for filings.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
Chief Justice Beasley Continues Court System COVID-19 Response; Extends Emergency Directives
Today's order extends emergency directives in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
Mecklenburg County 17th Annual National Adoption Day Event
Children and their families will be recognized for their adoption on National Adoption Day on Saturday, November 21, at 10:00 a.m.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
Pitt County Superior Court Sessions Canceled for Week of November 9-13 Due to COVID-19 Testing
All sessions of district court will take place as scheduled.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
Wayne County District Criminal Sessions of Court Canceled for November 6, 2020, to Help Limit the Spread of COVID-19
The courthouse and clerk’s office remain open to the public.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
Iredell County Courts Cancel Most Sessions of Court Due to Exposures to COVID-19
The clerk of superior court’s office will be open from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. with limited staffing.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
Orange County Courts Closed / Canceled Due to a Positive Case of COVID-19
Court officials have been in communication with Orange County Public Health officials to coordinate the appropriate response.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
UPDATED: 26th Judicial District Expanded Court Operations for October & November 2020
Find updated details on expanding criminal district court operations, clerk of court hours, virtual hearing in civil cases, and jury trials.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
Public Required to Make Appointments with Beaufort County Clerk of Superior Court for Estates and Special Proceedings Matters
The new policy is being implemented to help protect the public and staff from the risk of COVID-19.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
Chief Justice Beasley Continues Court System COVID-19 Response; Modifies, Extends Emergency Directives
Today’s order also allows jury trials to resume in districts with an approved Jury Trial Resumption Plan.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
Former Chief Justice Beasley Declares Third Week of October 2020 as Conflict Resolution Week
Conflict Resolution Week is intended to recognize the importance of dispute resolution to the Judicial Branch and North Carolinians.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
Halifax County Clerk of Superior Court's Office Closed Due to COVID-19
All filings should be made at the magistrate office.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
Sam Snead Appointed as Chief Public Defender for Buncombe County
Snead will begin the duties of his new position on October 1, 2020.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
North Carolina Faith and Justice Alliance to Hold Public Convening
The public is invited to attend, but must register by October 5. The public can also watch the event via livestream
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
Innocence Inquiry Commission Concludes Hearing in State v. Coatney Williams
The Commission unanimously concluded in that there was sufficient evidence of factual innocence to merit judicial review.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
Chief Justice Beasley Orders Extension of Time in Bail Bond Forfeiture Proceedings
Today's order further extends time in certain bail bond forfeiture proceedings.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch