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Campbell Law Dean Rich Leonard's Personal Tour of Exhibit: First African Americans on the North Carolina Bench
The exhibit features a timeline of the lives and achievements of each judge and justice from 1968-2006.
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Model Webex Administrative Order and Forms
A Subcommittee of the COVID-19 Task Force developed a model administrative order that court officials can use to establish Webex protocols.
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Harnett County Clerk of Superior Court's Office Temporarily Adjusts Operating Hours
Beginning Monday, January 10, the Harnett County Clerk of Superior Court's Office will operate in teams.
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New Benchbook for Arbitrators Now Available
An updated Benchbook is now available for attorneys serving as arbitrators in the North Carolina Court-Ordered Arbitration Program.
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10-Digit Dialing Now Required for Calling Judicial Offices
All calls to judicial offices and court staff will need to be made using 10-digit dialing with the area code plus the number.
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Innocence Inquiry Commission Concludes Hearing on State v. John Pritchard
Case 11CRS304 was referred forward for a hearing before a three-judge panel.
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Innocence Inquiry Commission to Hold a Hearing on State v. John Pritchard December 14-15, 2021
The hearing is anticipated to last two days on December 14-15 and will be livestreamed.
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Governor Cooper Announces Four Judicial Appointments
Governor Roy Cooper announced four judicial appointments to Superior and District Courts across the state.
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Business Court Opinion and Order of Significance Notification Signup
Sign up to receive email notifications when new opinions or orders of significance are filed by the North Carolina Business Court.
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Supreme Court Amends the Rules of Appellate Procedure
The Court’s order was adopted on October 13, 2021, and is applicable to cases that are appealed on or after January 1, 2022.
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North Carolina Conference of Clerks of Superior Court 2021-2022 Officers Sworn In
Currituck County Clerk of Superior Court Raymond Matukso was installed as the new president of the Conference of Clerks of Superior Court.
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UPDATE :: Norlan Graves Appointed as Superior Court Judge in Halifax County
An investiture ceremony will be held on Wednesday, September 29 at 10:00 a.m. in Superior Courtroom 1 of the Halifax County courthouse.
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Supreme Court Adopts New Rule Amendments
The Supreme Court has adopted new rule amendments that affect trial court practice and procedure, arbitration, and mediation.
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Governor Roy Cooper Announces Judicial Appointment
Jennifer Karpowicz Bland to serve as District Court Judge for Judicial District 1.
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A Not-So-Angry Letter from Juror Number Two
"I was truly impressed beyond belief at the overall experience."
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eCourts CLE Opportunity Available for Attorneys and Paralegals
This one-hour eCourts CLE opportunity, From Paper to Digital: The eCourts Update, is available on-demand for attorneys and paralegals.
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Two District Court Judges Appointed in District 22B
Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Rosalind Baker and Jon W. Myers as District Court judges.
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Mark Sternlicht Appointed as Superior Court Judge for Judicial District 12
Governor Roy Cooper selects Sternlicht to serve in Cumberland County.
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Andrew Murray Appointed D.A. for District 42
Governor Roy Cooper tabs Murray as acting district attorney for Henderson, Polk, and Transylvania counties.
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Training Opportunity on Perspectives of Blind Attorneys in North Carolina
May 20, 12:00-1:00 p.m. Participants will leave with an understanding of how to better accommodate members of the blind community.
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