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Scam Alert
Wake County residents are receiving scam messages about overdue parking/toll violations
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North Carolina Court of Appeals Judge W. Fred Gore Appointed as U.S. Army Reserve Military Judge
Selection for the 150th LOD (Judiciary) is widely regarded as one of the most distinguished honors for a legal officer in the armed forces.
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New Remote Hearing Forms Streamline Remote Proceedings
North Carolina courts publish new forms that standardize requests for virtual court appearances to support public access to justice.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby Designates Judge Graham Shirley to Succeed Judge A. Todd Brown on NC Business Court
Judge Brown has announced his retirement from the North Carolina Business Court effective March 3, 2026.
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Betsy Ross 250 Flag Raised at Judicial Center in Raleigh to Honor America
The commemorative banner highlights America’s enduring commitment to liberty, justice, and self-government.
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Chief Justice Paul Newby Proclaims February 7-14 as Court Reporting and Captioning Week for the Judicial Branch
The event is meant to highlight the many aspects of court reporting and captioning.
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The Chief Justice’s Commission on Professionalism Presented 2025 Awards
Five recipients received the awards during CJCP's annual awards dinner on January 21, 2026.
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NC Judicial Branch Launches “Celebration 250” Campaign to Commemorate America's Founding and NC's Constitutional Legacy
The campaign highlights the events that shaped our legal system and the fundamental rights first recognized 250 years ago.
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Chief Justice Newby Proclaims January 2026 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month for the North Carolina Judicial Branch
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and January 13 is Human Trafficking Awareness Day.
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North Carolina Judicial Branch Mourns the Passing of Former Chief Justice Rhoda Billings
Billings served as an Associate Justice in 1985 and appointed as Chief Justice in 1986.
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New Episode of "All Things Judicial–In Focus" Covers North Carolina Judicial Branch News
This episode provides an in-depth 2025 Year-In-Review of the North Carolina Judicial Branch.
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Governor Announces Superior Court Appointment
Alicia Marks Flowers will serve District 14B in Cumberland County.
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Governor Stein Announces District Court Appointment
Cheryl Andrews McDonald appointed to the District Court for Judicial District 31, serving Forsyth County.
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Hon. Robert H. Edmunds Jr. Receives the Lifetime Achievement in Professionalism Award from the Chief Justice’s Commission on Professionalism
CJCP is honored to recognize Justice Edmunds’ enduring contributions to the integrity and excellence of North Carolina’s justice system.
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North Carolina Judicial Standards Commission Announces Leadership Transition
Executive Director Brittany Pinkham will be succeeded by Commission Counsel Patricia Flood in January.
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North Carolina Judicial Branch Launches New Case Statistics Dashboard
The dashboard allows users to filter and compare court data and create visualizations.
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Judicial Branch Leaders Win NC Tech Awards
Chief Justice Paul Newby: Public Leader of the Year; Anthony Whitmore: Public Sector Chief Information Officer of the Year.
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All Things Judicial Podcast Recognizes Native American Heritage Month Featuring Magistrate Gilbert Breedlove
Breedlove is a Swain County magistrate and language editor on Native American translation projects.
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eCourts is Now Live in 13 More North Carolina Counties
eCourts is now available across all 100 North Carolina counties from the mountains to the coast.
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North Carolina Implements eCourts Conversion in All 100 Counties
All 100 North Carolina counties will have online access to court records and services as of Monday, October 13, 2025.
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