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Published on January 19, 2022 - 13:15 GMT

26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces a CODE GREEN – SEVERE Weather Alert for Court Operations on January 19, 2022

The Mecklenburg County Courts have declared a CODE GREEN – SEVERE WEATHER and will operate according to the 26th Judicial District Inclement Weather Policy. Due to inclement weather, all court sessions scheduled for WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2022, will be …

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Published on January 18, 2022 - 03:26 GMT

26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces a CODE GREEN – SEVERE Weather Alert for Court Operations on January 18, 2022

The Mecklenburg County Courts have declared a CODE GREEN – SEVERE WEATHER and will operate according to the 26th Judicial District Inclement Weather Policy. Due to inclement weather, all court sessions scheduled for TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2022, have been …

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Published on January 13, 2022 - 20:14 GMT

First Chief Public Defender Appointed for Cleveland and Lincoln Counties

The Superior Court Judges’ Office of Judicial District 27B has announced the appointment of a chief public defender for Cleveland and Lincoln counties. Senior Resident Superior Court Judge Forrest D. Bridges has appointed Lydia A. Hoza to serve a four year …

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Published on January 10, 2022 - 22:17 GMT

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. The office will be open to the public from 8:30 a.m. until noon Monday through Friday. The office will close at noon each day for disinfecting and …

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Published on January 6, 2022 - 16:26 GMT

Chief Justice Paul Newby Proclaims January 2022 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month for the Judicial Branch

Supreme Court of North Carolina Chief Justice Paul Newby has proclaimed January 2022 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month in the Judicial Branch by way of a judicial order. Since 2010, January has been recognized as National Slavery and Human Trafficking …

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Published on January 6, 2022 - 14:16 GMT

New Benchbook for Arbitrators Now Available

The North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts has published a revised version of the Benchbook for Arbitrators. The new version replaces the previous version which was last revised in 2012 when the Rules for Court-Ordered Arbitration were updated. …

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Published on January 5, 2022 - 21:38 GMT

New All Things Judicial Episode Features Highlights from Inaugural Season

The latest episode of the All Things Judicial podcast features highlights from six of the 25 episodes produced during its inaugural season. Highlights include topics from the North Carolina Human Trafficking Commission, Chief Justice's Commission on …

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Published on January 4, 2022 - 17:56 GMT

10-Digit Dialing Now Required for Calling Judicial Offices

An essential function for the Judicial Branch is the ability to connect to the public via telephone. In most offices statewide, dialing the area code plus the number, known as 10-digit dialing, is already an FCC requirement. In certain counties across the …

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Published on January 3, 2022 - 21:19 GMT

Supreme Court of North Carolina Issues an Administrative Order Regarding Recusal Motions

The Supreme Court of North Carolina has issued an administrative order regarding motions for the disqualification or recusal of supreme court justices. The order indicates that the Court shall assign the motion to the justice who is the subject of the …

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Published on December 22, 2021 - 17:34 GMT

All Things Judicial Focuses on Charitable Giving Through the State Employees Combined Campaign

The latest episode of All Things Judicial focuses on the State Employees Combined Campaign (SECC) and a selection of charities supported by Judicial Branch employees. Chief Justice Paul Newby kicks-off the podcast with a holiday greeting to Branch …

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Published on December 16, 2021 - 23:09 GMT

Innocence Inquiry Commission Concludes Hearing on State v. John Pritchard

The North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission (NCIIC) held a hearing on December 14-15, in State v. John Pritchard (11CRS304-305) which originated in Yancey County. The case involved the death of Jonathan Russell Whitson who died on March 6, 2011. On …

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Published on December 14, 2021 - 19:07 GMT

26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces Modified Court Operations effective January 1, 2022 through January 31, 2022

In the continued interest of the health and safety of the community and court personnel, we remain committed to balancing access to justice with the ongoing public health crisis that COVID-19 presents. The scope of court operations shall be predicated upon …

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Published on December 14, 2021 - 16:47 GMT

Rate Increases for Private Assigned Counsel to Take Effect January 1, 2022

On October 29, the Indigent Defense Services Commission voted to implement rate hikes for most classes of cases. The Commission’s vote was contingent on North Carolina implementing a state budget with increased funding for North Carolina Indigent Defense …

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Published on December 13, 2021 - 22:31 GMT

Innocence Inquiry Commission to Hold a Hearing on State v. John Pritchard December 14-15, 2021

The North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission will hold a hearing on State v. John Pritchard filed in Yancey County (11 CRS 304-305). Judge Thomas H. Lock will preside as chair. The Commission’s executive director, Lindsey Guice Smith, will present the …

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Published on December 8, 2021 - 16:13 GMT

All Things Judicial Discusses the Judicial Branch's Allocation in the North Carolina State Budget

The latest episode of All Things Judicial focuses on the historic budget commitments made by the state legislature to the Judicial Branch in the bi-partisan spending plan passed in November 2021. The recent state budget made the largest investment ever in …

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Published on December 4, 2021 - 00:04 GMT

Governor Cooper Announces Four Judicial Appointments

The Hon. Reggie McKnight as Superior Court Judge in Judicial District 26E serving Mecklenburg County. Judge McKnight will fill the vacant seat created by the retirement of the Judge Donnie Hoover. Judge McKnight serves as the District Court Judge in …

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Published on December 3, 2021 - 17:02 GMT

Business Court Opinion and Order of Significance Notification Signup

The N.C. Business Court now provides a service through which anyone can receive an email notification when new opinions or orders of significance are filed by the judges of the North Carolina Business Court. Sign up to receive alerts by entering your email …

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Published on December 2, 2021 - 20:17 GMT

Chief Justice's Remote Proceedings Task Force Holds Inaugural Meeting

The Chief Justice's Remote Proceedings Task Force held its first meeting today in Raleigh at the Administrative Office of the Courts in the North Carolina Judicial Center. The Task Force was formed to improve efficiency and reduce the liability and …

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Published on November 24, 2021 - 18:34 GMT

All Things Judicial Focuses on the Cherokee Tribal Courts of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians

The latest episode of All Things Judicial focuses on the Cherokee Tribal Courts of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians. Chief Judge Monty Beck and Associate Judge Barbara "Sunshine" Parker were interviewed and discussed the structure of …

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Published on November 24, 2021 - 13:48 GMT

Governor Cooper Appoints Superior Court Judge for Mecklenburg County

Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Kimberly Best to serve as Superior Court Judge serving Mecklenburg County (Judicial District 26B). She will fill the vacant seat created by the retirement of Judge W. Robert Bell. Kimberly Best has served as a district …

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