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General News
Information about Termination-of-Parental-Rights Cases and the Rules of Appellate Procedure
Litigants will soon appeal directly to the Supreme Court orders that terminate parental rights or deny a petition or motion to terminate.
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District Attorney Merriweather Presents Honors for Service to the Community
A detective who went above the call of duty to make a homicide witness feel safe, a woman who survived a murder attempt
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Counties Being Redistricted January 2019
Effective January 1, 2019, NCGA legislative changes will redistrict some counties for prosecutorial, district, and superior court districts.
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Winter Weather Affecting Courthouses Across the State
Many court sessions and offices are reporting changes in hours of operation and closings due to winter weather.
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Chief Justice Martin Extends Order for Jones and Onslow Counties Affected by Hurricane Florence
View an order from Chief Justice Martin regarding Jones and Onslow counties affected by Hurricane Florence.
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Phone System Outages Affecting Multiple Counties RESOLVED
Multiple courthouses are currently experiencing telephone service outages.
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Newly Elected Carteret County Clerk of Superior Court Initiates a Transition in the Clerk’s Office Estates Division
Personnel changes have occurred as a result of this transition and may cause delays for some.
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North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission Holds Hearing
The North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission (NCIIC) held a hearing in State vs. James Blackmon (Wake – 83 CRS 84695).
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Courtroom Wireless Now Available in Over Half of the State
Over half of the courtrooms across the state now offer wireless access for the public as they conduct judicial business in the courtroom.
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Harnett County Veterans Treatment Court Celebrates 5th Anniversary
View a gallery of photos from the 5 year anniversary celebration.
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Chief Justice Martin Extends Order for Jones and Onslow Counties Affected by Hurricane Florence
View an order from Chief Justice Martin regarding Jones and Onslow counties affected by Hurricane Florence.
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Governor Cooper Announces Judicial Appointments to Districts 16A and 29B
Governor Roy Cooper has announced the following judicial appointments to superior court districts 16A and 29B.
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North Carolina Recovery Courts to Hold Statewide Conference
Judicial officials to gather in Greensboro for the North Carolina T.E.A.M.S. Building Recovery Statewide Conference .
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Supreme Court Establishes Advisory Commission
The Supreme Court issued an administrative order establishing an advisory commission on portraits.
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Guardian ad Litem in Lenoir, Greene, and Wayne Counties Celebrates 35th Anniversary with Awards and Volunteer Recognition
GAL volunteers and staff recognized with awards for their contributions to the lives of abused and neglected children.
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Governor Cooper Announces Judicial Appointments to Districts 8, 18 and 29B
Governor Roy Cooper has announced the following judicial appointments to Districts 8, 18 and 29B.
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N.C. Equal Access to Justice Commission Unveils Hurricane Florence Impact Maps
Data reveals the impact of Hurricane Florence on North Carolina and the vulnerable populations who may potentially need legal help.
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North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission Refers Cases for Hearings
Supreme Court of North Carolina Chief Justice Mark Martin will appoint three superior court judges to hear the cases in Washington County.
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Governor Cooper Announces Judicial Appointment to District 9
Governor Roy Cooper has announced the following judicial appointment as district court judge in District 9.
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McDowell County Honors Five Appellate Court Judges
The McDowell County Bar Association and the McDowell County community are honoring five members of North Carolina’s appellate courts.
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