March 15, 2020 , Press Release

Wayne County Court System Announces Measures to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19

Local judicial officials made decisions regarding local court proceedings, including civil, criminal, domestic, jury, and more.

March 13, 2020 , Press Release

Anson, Richmond, and Scotland Counties Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Courts will remain open; however, beginning March 16 through April 17, most cases will be rescheduled. See more details.

March 13, 2020 , Press Release

Mecklenburg County Announces Temporary Modification of Court Schedule Announcement in Response to COVID-19

Updated March 18. The 26th Judicial District will operate under a limited court schedule, effective Monday, March 16, 2020.

March 13, 2020 , Press Release

Wake County Courts Response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Local judicial officials have made decisions regarding local court proceedings in a memo to the Wake County Bar.

March 13, 2020 , Press Release

Chief Justice Beasley Announces Judicial Branch Response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Effective Monday, March 16, superior court and district court proceedings will be rescheduled for at least 30 days, with some exceptions.

March 13, 2020 , General News

Updates on Coronavirus (COVID-19)

See the latest updates and announcements from the Judicial Branch on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation throughout the state.

February 28, 2020 , Press Release

Chief Justice Beasley Appoints Chief District Court Judge in Judicial District 26 (Mecklenburg County)

Judge Elizabeth T. Trosch will succeed Chief District Court Judge Regan A. Miller upon retirement.

February 11, 2020 , Press Release

Chief Justice Cheri Beasley's Appointments to Councils, Committees, and Commissions

Chief Justice Beasley made appointments to several councils, committees, and commissions.

February 8, 2020 , Press Release

Chief Justice Beasley Swears In Judge Edward A. Pone as Chief District Court Judge in Judicial District 12 (Cumberland County)

Chief Justice Cheri Beasley swore in Judge Edward A. Pone as chief district court judge for Judicial District 12 covering Cumberland County.

January 15, 2020 , Press Release

Chief Justice Beasley Appoints Chief District Court Judge in Judicial District 12 (Cumberland County)

Chief District Court Judge Edward A. Pone will succeed Chief District Court Judge Robert Stiehl upon his retirement.

December 20, 2019 , General News

Governor Cooper Appoints New District Court Judge for Union County

Erin Hucks will serve as District Court Judge for District 20D in Union County.

December 11, 2019 , General News

Governor Cooper Makes Judicial Appointment in Guilford County

Governor Cooper appointed Marc Tyrey to serve as District Court Judge in Judicial District 18, which serves Guilford County.

November 26, 2019 , Press Release

Chief Justice Beasley to Swear-in New Chief District Court Judge

Chief Justice Cheri Beasley will swear-in Judge Robert K. Martelle as Chief District Court Judge for Judicial District 29A.

November 20, 2019 , Press Release

Foster Care Adoptions Finalized as Part of Mecklenburg County 16th Annual National Adoption Day Event

Adopted children and families will be recognized on Saturday, November 23, beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the Mecklenburg County Courthouse.

November 18, 2019 , General News

Chief Justice Beasley Appoints Chief District Court Judge in Judicial District 4 Covering Duplin, Jones, Onslow, and Sampson Counties

Judge Sarah Seaton will succeed Chief District Court Judge Paul Hardison upon his retirement December 1, 2019. 

November 14, 2019 , Press Release

Chief Justice Beasley Convenes District Court Judges for Workshop on Implementing School Justice Partnerships and Recovery Courts

The purpose of the workshop is to create action plans for the implementation of School Justice Partnerships (SJP) and Recovery Courts.

November 6, 2019 , Press Release

Swearing-In Ceremony for District Court Judge J. Rex Marvel

The swearing-in ceremony for District Court Judge J. Rex Marvel will be held on Friday, November 8, 2019, at 1:00 p.m.

October 17, 2019 , Press Release

Statement from Chief Justice Cheri Beasley Regarding Guilford County Chief District Court Judge Thomas Jarrell

We are shocked and saddened by the news from Judge Tom Jarrell's autopsy results.

September 27, 2019 , General News

Governor Roy Cooper Appoints Two Judges to District Courts

Governor Cooper appointed two new judges to district courts in Union and Mecklenburg counties respectively.

August 15, 2019 , Press Release

Chief Justice Beasley Appoints Chief District Court Judges in Judicial Districts 18 and 20B

Appoints chief district court judges in District 18 and 20B.