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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Halifax County Clerk of Superior Court's Office Closed Due to COVID-19
All filings should be made at the magistrate office.
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Sam Snead Appointed as Chief Public Defender for Buncombe County
Snead will begin the duties of his new position on October 1, 2020.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Mapping Reveals Extreme Racial Disparities in North Carolina Driver’s License Suspensions, New Website Offers Help
NCPBRC has created a story map project that reveals extreme racial disparities in North Carolina driver’s license suspensions by county.
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Innocence Inquiry Commission to Hold a Hearing on State v. Coatney Williams
The hearing is anticipated to last three days and will be livestreamed.
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Statement from Chief Justice Cheri Beasley on the Passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Our country has lost a great jurist in Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
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Public Required to Make Appointment with Carteret County Clerk of Superior Court for Estates Matters
Anyone who needs to conduct business with the estates office is asked to call 252-504-4455 for assistance with scheduling an appointment.
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Chief Justice Beasley Extends Emergency Directives in Response to COVID-19
The order extends all unexpired Emergency Directives: 2-6, 8-15, 18, 20-22.
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Carteret County Court Sessions Canceled Through September 16
The courthouse is closed due to a positive case of COVID-19 while it is being cleaned and disinfected and employees undergo testing.
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Wake County Chief Public Defender Appointed
Deonte’ L. Thomas has been appointed as the chief public defender for Wake County.
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North Carolina General Assembly Recognizes 50 Years of Public Defense in North Carolina
Public defenders met with members of the North Carolina General Assembly at the Legislative Building to mark the 50th anniversary.
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Public Defenders to Convene with Legislators to Recognize 50th Anniversary of Public Defense in North Carolina
North Carolina public defenders will meet with legislators to recognize 50 years of public defenders in North Carolina.
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North Carolina Court System Launches Free, Online Document Preparation Tool - eCourts Guide & File
Guide & File is available 24/7 in all counties for attorneys and the public to prepare court documents online in just a few steps.
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