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James "Jimbo" S. Perry Named as Co-Executive Director of the Chief Justice's Commission on Professionalism
Mr. Perry's tenure as co-executive director begins January 1, 2023.
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All Things Judicial Features an Interview with Former United States Senator Robert B. Morgan
Throughout a 50-year law practice, Morgan embodied professionalism and public service.
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Ragan R. Oakley Named as Assistant Director of the North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts
Oakley replaces David Hoke who is retiring after 21 years of service.
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Pitt County Court Schedule Adjusted for Monday, December 5
Court will be delayed due to several swearing in ceremonies.
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All Things Judicial Hosts Army National Guard Senior Officers for Discussion on Service During State Active Duty Missions
Episode features senior level judge advocate officers in the North Carolina Army National Guard.
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All Things Judicial Honors Veterans Day and United States Armed Forces with Two-Part Series
A useful discussion about legal services available to military personnel in North Carolina courts.
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Judges Recognized for Certification as Science and Technology Resource Judges
The judges have been certified as Science and Technology Resource Judges for our State by the National Courts and Sciences Institute (NCSI).
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Tonya Davis Barber Appointed to the Commission on Indigent Defense Services
Barber's term runs from September 1, 2022, through August 3, 2026.
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Annual "Fright Court" Episode of All Things Judicial Focuses on the Old Beaufort County Courthouse
The Old Beaufort County Courthouse is allegedly haunted by the ghost of Reverend George Carawan, who was tried for murder in 1853.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby Proclaims the Week of October 24-28 as Innocence Inquiry Commission Week
This year marks 15 years of operation for the Innocence Inquiry Commission.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby Declares Third Week of October 2022 as Conflict Resolution Week
Conflict Resolution Week is intended to recognize the importance of dispute resolution to the Judicial Branch and to North Carolinians.
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All Things Judicial Highlights the North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission
Each year, the North Carolina Judicial Branch recognizes Conflict Resolution Day which falls on October 20, 2022.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby Completes His Historic 100-County Tour from Murphy to Manteo
Newby is the first sitting chief justice to visit all of North Carolina's courthouses from Murphy to Manteo.
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North Carolina Conference of Clerks of Superior Court 2022-2023 Officers Sworn In
The 2022-2023 executive officers were sworn in by Supreme Court of North Carolina Associate Justice Phil Berger, Jr.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby's 100-County Tour Nears Completion with Visits to Greene, Lenoir, and Wayne Counties
These three county courthouses are 96, 97, and 98 out of the 100 counties on his tour.
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26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces a CODE GREEN – SEVERE Weather Alert for Court Operations on September 30, 2022
All morning sessions will proceed as scheduled. All afternoon sessions of court are canceled.
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All Things Judicial Features an Interview with Historic Superior Court Judge Shirley L. Fulton
Fulton was the first African American woman prosecutor in Mecklenburg County, and first African American woman superior court judge in NC.
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Supreme Court of North Carolina to Hold Session at Historic 1767 Chowan County Courthouse October 3-4
The Supreme Court of North Carolina will hold its October session of court at the Historic 1767 Chowan County Courthouse in Edenton.
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All Things Judicial Features Chief Justice Paul Newby and University of North Carolina Professor John Orth in a Constitution Day Episode
Newby and Orth co-authored the book entitled, "The North Carolina State Constitution."
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Chief Justice Paul Newby's 100-County Tour Visits Cabarrus, Rowan, and Union Counties
The tour began in May 2021, and when completed, Newby will be the first chief justice to visit all of North Carolina's courthouses.
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