In North Carolina, this group of jurists fills in key gaps — without the pressure of having to run for office.
Milla Surjadi
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Justice is Blind. But in the Durham County Courthouse, How You Dress Matters
At the Durham County Courthouse, judgments begin before a case is even heard. The first judgment happens at the doors of the courthouse, where deputies decide who enters. They scan dockets for defendants’ names, wave lawyers through, and direct victims and witnesses to courtrooms. As they do so, they glance at what each person wears, […]
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A Durham Courthouse Moment: “Anything anybody want to say?”
In Courtroom 5A in the Durham County Courthouse, silent gestures speak volumes.
