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Shea Denning

Shea Denning is a Professor of Public Law and Government at the School, specializing in criminal law and procedure and judicial authority and administration.

Artificial Intelligence, Local Orders, and the Courts

April 16, 2026

Recent Legislative Changes Affecting Judicial Authority and Administration

September 18, 2025

Annual Report from the North Carolina Judicial College (2024-25)

August 21, 2025

New Judicial College Course Catalog

August 7, 2025

New Pattern Jury Instructions Available Along with Updated Online Library

October 13, 2023

Hats Off to Newly Certified Magistrates

February 1, 2022

The State Budget Act Amends the Term of Office for Appointed District Court Judges

January 10, 2022

With Enactment of SB 255, COVID-19 Emergency Directives Come to an End

June 22, 2021

Emergency Directives Again Renewed; Legislation to Permanently Authorize Remote Hearings Passes Senate

April 12, 2021

Emergency Directives Renewed and Legislation Proposed to Permanently Authorize Remote Proceedings

March 15, 2021

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