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Published on May 2, 2023 - 14:50 GMT

Online Requests for Dismissal or Speeding Reduction of Traffic Citations Launches in Guide & File for eCourts Pilot Counties

Online requests for compliance dismissal or speeding reduction of a traffic citation are now available in Guide & File for eCourts pilot counties only (Harnett, Johnston, Lee, Wake) on Monday, May 1. All other counties will continue to use the previous …

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Published on May 1, 2023 - 13:19 GMT

Chief Justice Paul Newby Proclaims May 2023 as Treatment Court Month for the North Carolina Judicial Branch

Chief Justice Paul Newby has proclaimed May 2023, as “Treatment Court Month” for the North Carolina Judicial Branch. This month, treatment courts throughout North Carolina will join such programs nationwide in celebrating National Treatment Court Month. “ …

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Published on April 28, 2023 - 13:17 GMT

Chief Justice Paul Newby Proclaims April 30 - May 6 as Employee Appreciation Week for the Judicial Branch

Chief Justice Paul Newby has declared April 30 - May 6, 2023, as Employee Appreciation Week in the Judicial Branch. The Judicial Branch would like to recognize all the judicial officials and employees who help improve the lives of North Carolinians each …

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Published on April 26, 2023 - 14:32 GMT

All Things Judicial Highlights Guardian ad Litem Attorney Advocates

In honor of April being recognized as Guardian ad Litem Volunteer Appreciation Month, the April episodes of All Things Judicial highlight the North Carolina Guardian ad Litem program (GAL). In today's episode, we interview five attorney advocates who …

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Published on April 14, 2023 - 21:26 GMT

Governor Cooper Appoints District Court Judge for Gaston County

Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Edgar F. Bogle to serve as District Court Judge in Judicial District 27A serving Gaston County. He will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable James A. Jackson. Edgar “Ed” Bogle is a Partner at Bogle …

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Published on April 12, 2023 - 16:22 GMT

All Things Judicial Highlights Guardian ad Litem Child Advocate Volunteers

In honor of April being recognized as Guardian ad Litem Volunteer Appreciation Month, the April episodes of All Things Judicial will highlight the North Carolina Guardian ad Litem program (GAL). In today's episode, we interview six child advocate …

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Published on April 10, 2023 - 14:03 GMT

Supreme Court Amends Mediation Rule Sets and Adopts New Standard of Professional Conduct for Mediators

The Supreme Court of North Carolina has approved amendments to five rule sets that affect mediations in North Carolina and has adopted a new standard of professional conduct for mediators. The Supreme Court’s orders were adopted on 4 April 2023, and the …

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Published on April 3, 2023 - 11:15 GMT

Chief Justice Paul Newby Proclaims April as North Carolina Guardian ad Litem Volunteer Appreciation Month for the Judicial Branch

Chief Justice Paul Newby has declared the month of April as North Carolina Guardian ad Litem Volunteer Appreciation Month in the Judicial Branch. The Judicial Branch and the N.C. Guardian ad Litem (GAL) program would like to recognize the more than 5,000 …

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Published on March 29, 2023 - 19:11 GMT

All Things Judicial Highlights the Wake County Legal Support Center

In the latest All Things Judicial podcast episode, we highlight the new Wake County Legal Support Center. In the first segment, we are joined by Wake County District Court Judge Ashleigh Parker Dunston who discusses the center's creation and operation …

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Published on March 20, 2023 - 15:47 GMT

International Delegates Learn About North Carolina Alternative Dispute Resolution

A delegation from the Republic of Ghana in West Africa recently met with officials from the North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission (NCDRC) and others to learn about alternative dispute resolution programs in North Carolina. “We are delighted to …

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Published on March 20, 2023 - 13:21 GMT

Wayne County Clerk of Superior Court's Office Changes Public Hours of Operation

The Wayne County Clerk of Superior Court's Office is changing its public hours of operation effective April 3. The new office hours will be 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The office previously opened to the public at 8:00 a.m. The new …

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Published on March 15, 2023 - 15:43 GMT

All Things Judicial Discusses how Hollywood Portrays Lawyers and Judges in Film

In the latest All Things Judicial podcast episode, we discuss the portrayals of lawyers and judges in Hollywood films. Our guests are wife and husband, former North Carolina Court of Appeals Judge Lucy Inman and screenwriter and producer Billy Warden. In …

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Published on March 15, 2023 - 14:20 GMT

Judicial Branch Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2021–22 Now Available Online

The Judicial Branch’s Annual Report for fiscal year 2021-22 is now available online. This report provides an overview of the Judicial Branch and discusses the highlights and successes throughout the fiscal year. The report and publications are produced …

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Published on March 6, 2023 - 16:08 GMT

Rowan County Court Makes Courtroom Kid Friendly

Rowan County court officials recently installed a mural in courtroom number five of the Rowan County Courthouse to help make court less intimidating for children, youth, and families. Courtroom number five is where matters concerning children and families …

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Published on March 3, 2023 - 00:03 GMT

Governor Cooper Appoints Two Judges

Governor Roy Cooper has announced two judicial appointments: Sally Kirby Turner to serve as a superior court judge in Judicial District 27B (Cleveland and Lincoln counties). She will fill the vacancy from the retirement of Judge Forrest Donald Bridges. …

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Published on March 2, 2023 - 17:51 GMT

Supreme Court Amends Rule 26 of the Rules of Appellate Procedure

The Supreme Court of North Carolina has approved amendments to Rule 26 of the North Carolina Rules of Appellate Procedure (“Filing and Service”). The Supreme Court’s order was adopted on 1 March 2023, nunc pro tunc 13 February 2023, and the amendments …

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Published on March 1, 2023 - 21:57 GMT

All Things Judicial Interviews Campbell Law School Dean Rich Leonard

In the latest All Things Judicial podcast episode, Campbell School of Law Dean Rich Leonard shares stories from his early life, career, and time spent assisting several African nations improve their systems of justice. Leonard wrote about these stories in …

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Published on February 24, 2023 - 18:46 GMT

Judge Julee Flood Formally Invested as Judge of the North Carolina Court of Appeals

Judge Julee Flood has been formally invested as Judge of the North Carolina Court of Appeals during a swearing-in ceremony in the Court of Appeals courtroom on Thursday, February 23. Attendees of the ceremony included justices of the Supreme Court of …

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Published on February 17, 2023 - 15:19 GMT

Chief Justice Paul Newby Appoints Deputy Director Ryan S. Boyce as Director of the North Carolina Administrative Office of the ...

Chief Justice Paul Newby has appointed Deputy Director Ryan S. Boyce as director of the North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts (NCAOC), effective April 4. His role will be to manage and oversee the administrative services provided to the …

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Published on February 15, 2023 - 17:20 GMT

All Things Judicial Features Former Chief Justice Henry Frye's Historic Investiture Ceremony

February is Black History Month and in the latest episode of the All Things Judicial podcast, we listen to excerpts from the 1999 investiture ceremony of Supreme Court of North Carolina's first African American chief justice, Chief Justice Henry Frye. …

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