The latest episode of All Things Judicial features an interview with Chief Justice Paul Newby and his wife, Mrs. Macon Newby. The Chief and Mrs. Newby completed a historic 100-county courthouse tour which began in Murphy (Cherokee County) in May 2021, and …
Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Judge C. Ashley Gore to serve as superior court judge in Judicial District 13A (Bladen and Columbus Counties). She will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of the Judge Douglas Sasser. Judge Gore is currently a …
Senate Bill 626, which strengthens North Carolina laws regarding human trafficking, was signed into law today. The new law gives human trafficking victims a statutory right to seek permanent no-contact orders against their trafficker. It also keeps victims …
Jury service allows citizens to directly participate in the administration of justice and provides a critical safeguard in a system dedicated to fair and impartial justice. Chief Justice Paul Newby Chief Justice Paul Newby has ceremonially proclaimed July …
The North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission (NCDRC) is excited to announce that it now has a new logo. The previous Dispute Resolution Commission logo, which featured a diptych illusion of the scales of justice, has been retired by the Commission and …
The latest episode of All Things Judicial features excerpts of an interview with former Judicial District 18 (Guilford County) Chief Public Defender Wallace C. Harrelson. He has the distinction of serving as North Carolina's first and longest serving …
The latest episode of All Things Judicial features a roundtable discussion about the importance of courthouse security in fulfilling the constitutional mission of the Judicial Branch that "... justice shall be administered without favor, denial or …
Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Joel Oakley to serve as district court judge in Judicial District 18 (Guilford County). He will fill the vacancy created by Judge Tonia Cutchin’s appointment to superior court. Oakley is a solo practitioner in Greensboro …
Effective June 1, 2023, North Carolina courts has provided a new filing code for subsequent criminal filings. Attorneys wishing to file Motion to Strike FTA, Modify Bond, OFA Recall (or other filings that need DA review) in the four pilot counties (Harnett …
A ceremonial session of the Court of Appeals was held today in the Court of Appeals courtroom for the portrait presentation of former N.C. Court of Appeals Chief Judge John C. Martin. The event was attended by family, friends, current and former members of …
The latest episode of All Things Judicial features an interview with Supreme Court of North Carolina Associate Justice Trey Allen. With Associate Justice Richard Dietz, Allen is one of the two newest members on the Court having been elected in November …
A recent development implemented in the eCourts pilot project provides private counsel elevated access to their clients’ case information. This new configuration will benefit the legal community and the public it serves. The North Carolina Administrative …
Supreme Court of North Carolina Chief Justice Paul Newby recently recognized New Hanover County Assistant Public Defender Max Ashworth who has "consistently demonstrated professionalism and who have gained the respect of his peers." Ashworth was …
The Judicial Branch is planning to launch Safe Babies Court Team (SBCT) pilot programs over the next three years starting in July 2023. Safe Babies Court Team is a program that aims to reduce the time a child spends in foster care before reaching a …
Supreme Court of North Carolina Chief Justice Paul Newby recently recognized two Judicial Branch court managers who have consistently demonstrated professionalism and who have gained the respect of their peers. Randolph County Court Manager Mike Scearce …
The North Carolina Pro Bono Resource Center (PBRC) is proud to announce the induction of 552 attorneys into the 2022 North Carolina Attorney Pro Bono Honor Society. Society members reported providing 50 or more hours of pro bono legal services in 2022 to …
Mecklenburg County residents are receiving jury service scam phone calls from someone posing as law enforcement. The caller informs them that they have failed to respond to a jury summons, an order has been issued for their arrest, and that they need to …
Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Anna Goodwin to serve as district court judge in Judicial District 20B (Union County). She will fill the vacancy created by the election of Superior Court Judge Matt Smith. Goodwin is currently an attorney at Goodwin Law …
The Granville Courthouse Security Committee has announced it will hold an active shooter training exercise in the Granville County Courthouse on Tuesday, May 16 at 4:00 p.m. in the Superior Court courtroom. The training is being held in partnership with …
The latest episode of All Things Judicial features excerpts of an interview with attorney Walter F. Brinkley, Jr. who was co-founder of North Carolina Legal Services Corporation, and was counsel in the U.S. Supreme Court case against the University of …
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