A new state law goes into effect Jan. 1, giving tenants more latitude to respond to an eviction summons. The time people have to respond to the court will double, from five to 10 business days. It may ...

As a relatively new United States citizen, getting a jury duty notice — that small piece of paper politely informing me that I need to be ready to show up at the courthouse in a few weeks’ time — ...

So, you got a jury summons in the mail. Your first thought was probably something like, “Do I really have to go?” You’re not alone. Between work, school, and everything else life throws at us, the ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. More than 1 in 10 Americans receive jury summons in the mail each year, which means thousands of North Carolina residents will serve ...