October 12, 2023 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Features Interview with Beaufort County Attorney Claude R. Wheatly, Jr.

He earned recognition and praise as a general practitioner in Beaufort County for over 70 years.

October 9, 2023 , Press Release

eCourts is Now Live in Mecklenburg County

Now that eCourts is live, eFiling is required for attorneys for any new filings (including subsequent filings in open cases) in Mecklenburg.

October 6, 2023 , Press Release

Forsyth County Courts Moving into New Courthouse

Court officials will begin moving to the new courthouse October 9 with an opening date of October 23, 2023.

October 5, 2023 , Press Release

eCourts to Launch in Mecklenburg County on Monday, October 9, 2023

Once eCourts is live, eFiling will be required for attorneys for any new filings (including subsequent filings in open cases).

October 4, 2023 , Press Release

North Carolina Conference of Clerks of Superior Court 2023-2024 Officers Sworn In

The Honorable Catawba County Clerk of Superior Court Kim Sigmon was installed as the new president.

October 3, 2023 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Focuses on Legal Deserts and Access to Justice in Rural Communities

Almost half of NC counties are considered "legal deserts," which is defined as having fewer than one attorney per 1,000 residents.

September 19, 2023 , Press Release

Self-Representation Packet Now Available for Self-Represented Litigants Appearing Before the Supreme Court of North Carolina

The document aims to help explain the appellate court system to people who are not represented by an attorney.

September 13, 2023 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Features Interview with Criminal Defense Attorney Robert L. McMillan, Jr.

McMillan candidly shares his story and the wisdom he gained over his 50 years in the practice of law.

August 30, 2023 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Highlights Case Backlog Reduction Strategies and Successes

Strategies implemented since 2021 have reduced pending cases by 25% compared with the backlog at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

August 18, 2023 , Press Release

Mecklenburg County Courts Upgrade to Digital Case Management System October 9, 2023

The Mecklenburg County courts' transition to the Odyssey / Enterprise Justice platform, commonly known as eCourts, is the second track.

August 18, 2023 , Press Release

North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission Refers State v. Clarence Roberts for Hearing

A panel of three superior court judges will be appointed to hear the case in Robeson County.

August 16, 2023 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Features Interview with Former NCAOC Director Jim Drennan

Drennan served as NCAOC Director and is a retired professor from the University of North Carolina School of Government.

August 16, 2023 , Press Release

Jury Duty Scam Alert for Mecklenburg County

Mecklenburg County residents are receiving jury service scam phone calls from someone posing as law enforcement.

August 9, 2023 , Press Release

Email Scammers Claiming to Represent the Court Targeting the Public

Person County court officials have received phone calls from the public who have received emails from someone posing as a court official.

August 2, 2023 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Focuses on Brunswick County Recovery Courts

Brunswick County is just one of 37 counties that operate 71 Recovery Courts across North Carolina.

July 21, 2023 , Press Release

Family Accountability Recovery Court Receives All Rise23 Leadership Award

This award recognizes exemplary service to the family treatment court field.

July 19, 2023 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Features Tour of the Supreme Court History Room

History Room is a legal history museum containing artifacts of North Carolina's judiciary and its contributions to American Jurisprudence.

July 7, 2023 , Press Release

26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Celebrates Jury Service with Annual Juror Appreciation Month and Week

Celebrating the 23rd Annual Juror Appreciation Week on July 10-14 with several events to be held at the Mecklenburg County Courthouse.

July 5, 2023 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Features Interview with Chief Justice Paul Newby and Mrs. Macon Newby

Chief and Mrs. Newby share their experiences visiting all of North Carolina's 100 county courthouses.

June 30, 2023 , Press Release

Modifications to Human Trafficking Laws Strengthen Victims' Rights

The new law expands the definition of what is considered human trafficking and sexual servitude to mirror federal law.