March 3, 2021 , Press Release

Beaufort County Courts and Court Offices Return to Normal Business Hours

All courts and court offices will return to normal operational hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) effective March 3. 

March 1, 2021 , Press Release

UPDATE :: Transylvania County Courts Closing Early Through March 5 Due to COVID-19

Adjustments are being made to the operations of the courthouse, courts, and clerk's office through March 5.

February 26, 2021 , General News

Governor Cooper Announces Judicial Appointments

Governor Roy Cooper has announced the following judicial appointments.

February 24, 2021 , Press Release

New All Things Judicial Podcast Episode Hosted by Associate Justice Michael Morgan

Associate Justice Morgan interviewed retired Court of Appeals Judge Wanda Bryant and current Court of Appeals Judge Fred Gore.

February 21, 2021 , Press Release

Pitt County Clerk of Superior Court’s Office Alters Office Hours Due to COVID-19

The courthouse will remain open, and all superior courts, district courts, and small claims courts will proceed as scheduled February 22-23.

February 19, 2021 , Press Release

Haywood County Clerk of Superior Court’s Office Achieves an Effective Audit Opinion

No action plans were necessary for any internal controls.

February 16, 2021 , General News

Guilford County Public Defenders’ Office Administrative Professional Celebrates 50 Year Milestone

Cora Billups is celebrating her 50th anniversary with the Guilford County Public Defender’s Office this year.

February 12, 2021 , Press Release

Pitt County District Court Sessions Canceled through February 16 Due to COVID-19

The courthouse and clerk of superior court’s office remain open. 

February 12, 2021 , Press Release

New Order Issued by Chief Justice Newby

Chief Justice Paul Newby issued an order today extending emergency directives in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

February 11, 2021 , Press Release

26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Extends Postponement of Non-Essential In-Person Hearings Until March 12, 2021

This Mecklenburg County order will be in effect from February 12 until March 12.

February 10, 2021 , Press Release

Pitt County District Court Sessions Canceled for February 10-15 Due to COVID-19

District court cases set for court February 10-15 will be continued administratively.

February 10, 2021 , General News

“First African Americans on the North Carolina Bench” Exhibit Comes to Wake County Justice Center Again

The exhibit features a timeline of the lives and achievements of each judge and justice from 1968-2006.

February 10, 2021 , Press Release

North Carolina Judicial Branch Launches New Podcast “All Things Judicial”

First episode features the crimes of human trafficking that occur in North Carolina and how to recognize and prevent them. 

February 8, 2021 , Press Release

Pitt County District Court Sessions Canceled for February 9-12 Due to COVID-19

District court cases set for court February 9 -12 will be continued administratively.

February 3, 2021 , General News

Superior Court Judge Marvin Pope Retires

Buncombe County Superior Court Judge Marvin Pope retired February 1 after a 48-year legal career.

February 3, 2021 , Press Release

Chief Justice Newby Appoints Chief District Court Judge in Davidson and Davie Counties

Appointment effective February 1, 2021.

February 2, 2021 , Press Release

North Carolina Commission of Indigent Defense Services Re-appoints Juvenile and Capital Defender

Members voted to re-appoint Eric Zogry as the juvenile defender and Robert E. Sharpe as the capital defender.

January 29, 2021 , Press Release

Chief Justice Newby Orders Extension of Time in Bail Bond Forfeiture Proceedings

Today’s order extends the stay for certain pending forfeiture proceedings to the close of business on February 28.

January 26, 2021 , Press Release

Guilford County Selected as Participant in Caitlyn's Courage Domestic Violence Electronic Monitoring Program

The pre-trial program is for defendants charged with domestic violence related crimes.

January 21, 2021 , General News

Governor Cooper Appoints Superior Court Judge

Governor Roy Cooper has appointed William “Bill” Wolfe to serve as a superior court judge in Judicial District 7C (Edgecombe and Wilson).