By North Carolina Judicial Branch
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eCourts is Now Live in 11 More Eastern Counties
Track 8 of the eCourts conversion includes Bertie, Edgecombe, Greene, Halifax, Hertford, Lenoir, Nash, Northampton, Pitt, Wayne, and Wilson.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
Eastern North Carolina Completes eCourts Conversion
Track 8 of the eCourts conversion includes Bertie, Edgecombe, Greene, Halifax, Hertford, Lenoir, Nash, Northampton, Pitt, Wayne, and Wilson.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
New Podcast Episode Highlights Guardian ad Litem Volunteer Opportunities for April 2025: Child Abuse Prevention Month
NCGAL leaders discuss the urgent need for volunteer child advocates, volunteer attorney advocates, and interns.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
Chief Justice Paul Newby Appoints Chief District Court Judge in District 8
Judge Wayne S. Boyette has been appointed as chief district court judge for Edgecombe, Nash, and Wilson counties (Judicial District 8).
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
Treatment Court Leaders Convene at Building Recovery Capital Conference in Winston-Salem
More than 300 conference registrants from recovery court teams across North Carolina participated in group trainings and breakout sessions.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
New Episode of "All Things Judicial–In Focus" Covers North Carolina Judicial Branch News
Listen now for news highlights for April 2025.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
Chief Justice Paul Newby Proclaims April 2025 as Guardian ad Litem Child Advocate Month in North Carolina
Child Advocate Month acknowledges the importance of families and communities working together to advocate for children.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
Thomas “Bud” Woodrum Appointed as Chief Public Defender for the 6th Judicial District
After more than 16 years of dedicated service, Chief Public Defender Jennifer Harjo will retire effective April 1, 2025.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
North Carolina Human Trafficking Commission Announces New 2025-2027 Annual Grant
The grant program will provide funds to eligible organizations providing direct services to victims of human trafficking. Apply by April 25.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
Beyond the Bench Podcast Celebrates 30 Years of Mecklenburg County Recovery Court
Guests include Program Director Jessica Modra and Program Graduate John Barber.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces Superior Court Division Civil Local Rules Changes and Invitation for Public Comments
Written comments are welcome on each proposed new and revised rule. The comment period is open from March 11, 2025, to April 1, 2025.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
New Episode of "All Things Judicial–In Focus" Covers North Carolina Judicial Branch News
Listen now for news highlights for March 2025.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
North Carolina Courts Receive $147,000 Grant to Expedite DWI Cases
The Governor’s Highway Safety Program grant will expedite Driving While Impaired (DWI) cases in Johnston, Mecklenburg, and Wake counties.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
Dates Announced for 27 Counties and N.C. Business Court to Expand Access to Justice
Dates were announced this week for the final two groups of counties and Business Court to expand access to justice with eCourts.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
North Carolina Judicial Branch Podcast Highlights Judge and Law Clerks Who Volunteered in Hurricane Recovery Efforts
Guests are NC Court of Appeals Judge Michael Stading and law clerks Vincenzo Conciatori and Tomas Nazer-Paniagua.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
Chief Justice Paul Newby Appoints Judge Matthew T. Houston to Business Court
Judge Matthew T. Houston is appointed as a business court judge, effective February 17, 2025, and will serve in Raleigh.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
eCourts is Now Live in 13 More Counties on N.C. Coastline
Bladen, Brunswick, Carteret, Columbus, Craven, Duplin, Jones, New Hanover, Onslow, Pamlico, Pender, Robeson, and Sampson counties.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
eCourts Conversion Continues on N.C. Coastline February 3, 2025
Track 7 counties: Bladen, Brunswick, Carteret, Columbus, Craven, Duplin, Jones, New Hanover, Onslow, Pamlico, Pender, Robeson, and Sampson.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
Task Force on Trauma-Informed Courts Plans More Progress in 2025
Chief Justice’s Task Force on ACEs-Informed Courts met this week to discuss how to further implement trauma-informed practices and more.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
Judge Tom Murry Sworn In as Judge of the North Carolina Court of Appeals
Investiture ceremony was held at the historic North Carolina State Capitol on Thursday, January 16.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch