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Published on September 29, 2020 - 21:32 GMT

Mapping Reveals Extreme Racial Disparities in North Carolina Driver’s License Suspensions, New Website Offers Help

Using court data in combination with Geographic Information Systems tools, the North Carolina Pro Bono Resource Center (NCPBRC) has created “When Debt Takes the Wheel,” a story map project that reveals extreme racial disparities in North Carolina driver’s …

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Published on September 28, 2020 - 15:49 GMT

Supreme Court Amends Rule 5 of the General Rules of Practice

The Supreme Court of North Carolina has amended Rule 5 of the General Rules of Practice for the Superior and District Courts. The court’s order amending Rule 5 was adopted on 23 September 2020 and is effective on 1 October 2020. The amendment to Rule 5 is …

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Published on September 25, 2020 - 17:45 GMT

Innocence Inquiry Commission to Hold a Hearing on State v. Coatney Williams

The North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission will hold a hearing on State v. Coatney Williams filed in Northampton County (08CRS1057, 1059, 1065-6; 09CRS83, 85). Judge Anna Mills Wagoner will preside as chair. The Commission’s executive director, …

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Published on September 24, 2020 - 18:47 GMT

Tyler Technologies Security Incident

Yesterday morning, the North Carolina Administrative Office of the Court (NCAOC) was made aware of a security incident regarding Tyler Technologies, the vendor for the Judicial Branch’s eCourts initiative to provide an integrated case management system. …

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Published on September 19, 2020 - 02:03 GMT

Statement from Chief Justice Cheri Beasley on the Passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Our country has lost a great jurist in Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. She was a trailblazer whose commitment to justice and equality was matched only by her principled protection of our constitution. My prayers are with her family as they grieve her loss and …

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Published on September 17, 2020 - 18:06 GMT

Public Required to Make Appointment with Carteret County Clerk of Superior Court for Estates Matters

The Carteret County clerk of superior court is asking the public to schedule appointments for estates matters in an effort to protect the public and staff from the risk of coronavirus. “Any business to be conducted in the estates office can be completed …

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Published on September 15, 2020 - 20:23 GMT

Chief Justice Beasley Extends Emergency Directives in Response to COVID-19

Chief Justice Cheri Beasley issued an order today extending emergency directives in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The order extends all unexpired Emergency Directives. While most have been extended for an additional 30 days, Emergency Directive 6, …

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Published on September 14, 2020 - 17:49 GMT

Carteret County Court Sessions Canceled Through September 16

Carteret County court sessions have been canceled through September 16 due to a positive case of COVID-19. Court cases scheduled to be heard during this time will be rescheduled. The courthouse is closed while it is being cleaned and disinfected and …

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Published on September 8, 2020 - 15:59 GMT

Sam Snead Appointed as Chief Public Defender for Buncombe County

Senior Resident Superior Court Judge Alan Z. Thornburg has appointed Sam Snead as the Chief Public Defender for Buncombe County filling the seat made vacant by the retirement of M. LeAnn Melton. Pursuant to North Carolina law, the senior resident superior …

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Published on September 4, 2020 - 19:17 GMT

Wake County Chief Public Defender Appointed

Wake County court officials have announced that Deonte’ L. Thomas has been appointed as chief public defender. Prior to his appointment, Thomas was the felony chief of the Wake County Public Defender’s Office. He is an experienced trial lawyer and has …

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Published on September 4, 2020 - 19:17 GMT

Governor Roy Cooper Appoints Three District Court Judges

Today, Governor Cooper announced the appointment of three district court judges to serve in Mecklenburg, Forsyth, and Orange and Chatham Counties. Reggie McKnight will serve as district court Judge in Judicial District 26 (Mecklenburg County), filling the …

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Published on September 2, 2020 - 18:11 GMT

North Carolina General Assembly Recognizes 50 Years of Public Defense in North Carolina

A group of North Carolina public defenders met with members of the North Carolina General Assembly at the North Carolina Legislative Building in Raleigh today to mark the 50th anniversary of public defense in North Carolina. Representative Pricey …

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Published on August 31, 2020 - 21:59 GMT

Public Defenders to Convene with Legislators to Recognize 50th Anniversary of Public Defense in North Carolina

WHAT North Carolina public defenders will meet with legislators to recognize 50 years of public defenders in North Carolina with the anniversary and the importance of public defense in North Carolina. WHO North Carolina Public Defenders North Carolina …

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Published on August 31, 2020 - 11:34 GMT

North Carolina Court System Launches Free, Online Document Preparation Tool - eCourts Guide & File

Available for Self-Represented Litigants, Paralegals, and Attorneys The North Carolina Judicial Branch has announced the launch of eCourts Guide & File, a new service that allows attorneys and the public to prepare court documents online in just a few …

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Published on August 28, 2020 - 20:55 GMT

Task Force Adopts Two More Criminal Justice Reform Recommendations

Supreme Court Justice Anita Earls and Attorney General Josh Stein announced as co-chairs that the North Carolina Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice, convened by Governor Roy Cooper, adopted two more recommendations during its meeting today. …

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Published on August 26, 2020 - 12:44 GMT

Chief Justice Cheri Beasley Appoints Chief District Court Judge in Judicial District 10 (Wake County)

Chief Justice Cheri Beasley has appointed District Court Judge Debra S. Sasser as chief district court judge for the Tenth Judicial District (Wake County). Judge Sasser will succeed Chief District Court Judge Robert B. Rader upon his retirement on August …

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Published on August 25, 2020 - 21:52 GMT

Sign Up for the Next North Carolina Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice Public Comment Session

Supreme Court of North Carolina Associate Justice Anita Earls and Attorney General Josh Stein, co-chairs of the North Carolina Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice, will hold another public comment session virtually the evening of Thursday, …

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Published on August 25, 2020 - 00:23 GMT

Chief Justice Beasley Extends Emergency Directives 2-6, 8, 18, and 22

Chief Justice Cheri Beasley issued an order today extending and modifying several emergency directives in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The order extends Emergency Directives 2–6 and 8, and modifies and extends Emergency Directives 18 and 22. The …

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Published on August 22, 2020 - 00:18 GMT

Five Judicial Branch Employees Honored with Caswell Award for 45 Years of Service

Congratulations to our five Judicial Branch employees honored with the prestigious Caswell Award in recognition and appreciation for 45 or more years of dedicated, extended service to the State of North Carolina. An in-person ceremony to celebrate these …

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Published on August 22, 2020 - 00:18 GMT

North Carolina Judicial Branch Celebrates Women’s Equality Day on August 26

The North Carolina Judicial Branch celebrates Women’s Equality Day on August 26 which was the date selected to commemorate the anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution. This year’s celebration is of particular …

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