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Chief Justice Beasley Issues Order Postponing Court Proceedings Until June 1, 2020
Chief Justice Beasley's order contains seven directives including the postponement of court proceedings until June 1, 2020.
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Chief Justice Cheri Beasley Declares April as North Carolina Guardian ad Litem Child Advocate Month
Chief Justice Cheri Beasley has declared the month of April as North Carolina Guardian ad Litem Child Advocate Month in the Judicial Branch.
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Buncombe County and Asheville City Schools, Law Enforcement, and Courts Start New Program to Keep Kids in School and Out of Court
The SJP offers a chance for stakeholders to shine a light on programs that work at school and keep kids out of court.
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Supreme Court Orders Appellate Court Deadlines Extended
The order extends all appellate court deadlines that fall between March 27 – April 30, 2020 for 60 days.
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26th Judicial District Updated Response to COVID-19
Additional modifications to Mecklenburg County superior court and district court proceedings will go into effect on Monday, March 30, 2020.
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Davidson County Clerk of Superior Court's Office Change in Hours Open to the Public
Effective March 24, the clerk's office will be open to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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Supreme Court of North Carolina Cancels April and May Travel Sessions
Travel sessions of court planned for Durham, New Hanover, Cumberland, and Moore counties are canceled due to COVID-19 health concerns.
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Public Announcement from the Office of the Wake County Clerk of Superior Court In Response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Effective March 20, clerks counters in Wake County Justice Center and Wake County Courthouse are staffed 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday.
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Wayne County Limited Court Schedule
See the updated court schedule for Wayne County courts in response to COVID-19.
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Chief Justice Beasley Orders Extension of Court System Deadlines
Documents due to be filed from March 16 to April 17 will be deemed timely if received before close of business on April 17.
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Chief Justice Beasley Names Three-Judge Panel for Court Hearing Related to Recent NC Innocence Inquiry Commission Decision
The panel will hear evidence relevant to a 2002 murder case in Forsyth County.
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Public Announcement from the Office of the Mecklenburg County Clerk of Superior Court In Response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Mecklenburg County Clerk of Superior Court’s Office will reduce its hours of operation and staff availability, effective Thursday, March 19.
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Chief Justice Cheri Beasley and Governor Roy Cooper Declare March 18 as Public Defender Day in North Carolina
Public Defender Day marks the 50th anniversary of the public defender system in North Carolina.
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Chief Justice Beasley Appoints Acting Senior Resident Superior Court Judge in Judicial District 13B (Brunswick County)
Chief Justice Cheri Beasley appointed Judge Phyllis M. Gorham as acting senior resident superior court judge for Judicial District 13B.
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Cherokee, Clay, Haywood and Graham County Schools, Law Enforcement, and Courts Start New Program to Keep Kids in School and Out of Court
Chief district court judges are working with community stakeholders to implement School Justice Partnerships in all 100 counties.
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NC Courts Responds to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Recent memo updated several directives limiting operations of the North Carolina court system.
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Wayne County Court System Announces Measures to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19
Local judicial officials made decisions regarding local court proceedings, including civil, criminal, domestic, jury, and more.
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Anson, Richmond, and Scotland Counties Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Courts will remain open; however, beginning March 16 through April 17, most cases will be rescheduled. See more details.
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Mecklenburg County Announces Temporary Modification of Court Schedule Announcement in Response to COVID-19
Updated March 18. The 26th Judicial District will operate under a limited court schedule, effective Monday, March 16, 2020.
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Wake County Courts Response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Local judicial officials have made decisions regarding local court proceedings in a memo to the Wake County Bar.
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