September 17, 2021 , Press Release

North Carolina Human Trafficking Commission Holds Annual Conference

"This conference provides a valuable opportunity to make connections, explore solutions and identify emerging trends."

September 15, 2021 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Celebrates Constitution Day by Visiting North Carolina's National Treasure

Episode highlights colonial court records, U.S. constitutional amendments, and the Bill of Rights.

September 14, 2021 , Press Release

26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Modified Court Operations in effect through October 1, 2021

The current modified court schedule will remain in effect through October 1, 2021. See the attached quick reference chart for full details.

September 14, 2021 , Press Release

Chief Justice Paul Newby Visits Davie, Davidson, Forsyth, Stokes, and Surry Counties During Courthouse Tour

Over 30 counties will have been visited by the end of September.

September 13, 2021 , Press Release

26th Judicial District Announces Honorable Carla Archie as New Senior Resident Superior Court Judge

Judge Archie assumed the role of senior resident superior court judge for the 26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) on September 1.

September 9, 2021 , Press Release

Chief Justice Paul Newby Continues 100 County Tour with Visit to Six County Courthouses

Visits include Alamance, Chatham, Durham, Guilford (2), and Orange counties

September 7, 2021 , Press Release

26th Judicial District Announces Modified Court Operations Effective September 7, 2021

Mecklenburg County court offices remain open for business. See the quick reference chart for full details on the modified court operations.

September 3, 2021 , General News

Norlan Graves Appointed as Superior Court Judge in Halifax County

Appointment fills the vacancy of Judge Alma Hinton.

September 1, 2021 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Features Interview with Former Chief Justice Rhoda Billings

Former Chief Justice Billings served as a district court judge, associate justice, and the 22nd chief justice of the Supreme Court.

August 30, 2021 , General News

Supreme Court Adopts New Rule Amendments

The Supreme Court has adopted new rule amendments that affect trial court practice and procedure, arbitration, and mediation.

August 27, 2021 , General News

Governor Roy Cooper Announces Judicial Appointment

Jennifer Karpowicz Bland to serve as District Court Judge for Judicial District 1.

August 23, 2021 , Press Release

Greene County Clerk of Superior Court Announces Retirement

The Honorable Sandra E. Beaman, Greene County Clerk of Superior Court, has announced that she will retire on September 30, 2021.

August 20, 2021 , Press Release

Task Force on ACEs-Informed Courts Holds First Meeting

The Task Force is co-chaired by AOC Director Judge Andrew Heath and Ben David, DA of New Hanover and Pender Counties.

August 18, 2021 , Press Release

North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission's Victim Services is Featured on All Things Judicial Podcast

Guests are Robin Colbert, Katie Monroe, and Emma Paul.

August 18, 2021 , Press Release

Statement from the North Carolina Human Trafficking Commission on the Passage of Senate Bill 35

This legislation was one of the Commission’s priorities for the 2021 legislative session.  

August 17, 2021 , Press Release

Chief Justice Paul Newby Continues 100 County Courthouse Tour in Harnett, Johnston, and Lee Counties

He will be the first chief justice to visit all of North Carolina's courthouses from Murphy to Manteo.

August 13, 2021 , Press Release

26th Judicial District Announces Modified Court Operations Effective August 16, 2021

Mecklenburg County will modify court operations effective August 16 and remain open for business. See more details.

August 10, 2021 , Press Release

26th Judicial District Updated Response to Protect Public Health and Slow the Spread of COVID-19 in Mecklenburg County Courthouse

All sessions of district and superior court in Mecklenburg scheduled August 11-13 will be rescheduled to a date after August 13.

August 8, 2021 , Press Release

26th Judicial District Announces Court Closures to Protect Public Health and Slow the Spread of COVID-19 in Mecklenburg County Courthouse

All previously scheduled sessions on August 9 and 10 will be rescheduled to a date after August 10 with limited exceptions.

August 6, 2021 , Press Release

Court of Appeals Modifies Rules for In-Person Oral Arguments in August

Only parties and attorneys directly involved in the cases being argued will be allowed to enter the building to attend the arguments.