March 27, 2025 , Press Release

Beyond the Bench Podcast Celebrates 30 Years of Mecklenburg County Recovery Court

Guests include Program Director Jessica Modra and Program Graduate John Barber.

March 26, 2025 , General News

Governor Stein Appoints District Court Judge for District 36

Governor Josh Stein has appointed Matthew Cabe as district court judge in Judicial District 36 (Burke, Caldwell, and Catawba counties).

March 21, 2025 , General News

Supreme Court Amends the Rules of Appellate Procedure

The Supreme Court’s order amending the rules was adopted on 19 March 2025 and becomes effective on 1 April 2025.

March 20, 2025 , General News

Governor Stein Appoints District Court Judges for Districts 1 and 38

Governor Josh Stein has appointed Jennifer Wells to serve District 1 and Cameron “Chip” Harrison to serve District 38.

March 19, 2025 , General News

Judicial Branch Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2023–24 Now Available Online

An overview of the Judicial Branch for fiscal year 2023-24. Also, find Statistical and Operational Reports and more statistics available.

March 11, 2025 , Press Release

26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces Superior Court Division Civil Local Rules Changes and Invitation for Public Comments

Written comments are welcome on each proposed new and revised rule. The comment period is open from March 11, 2025, to April 1, 2025.

March 5, 2025 , General News

Governor Stein Appoints District and Superior Court Judges for Districts 10, 14, and 22

Governor Josh Stein has appointed two district court judges and one superior court judge for District 10, 14, and 22.

March 5, 2025 , Press Release

New Episode of "All Things Judicial–In Focus" Covers North Carolina Judicial Branch News

Listen now for news highlights for March 2025.

February 25, 2025 , Press Release

North Carolina Courts Receive $147,000 Grant to Expedite DWI Cases

The Governor’s Highway Safety Program grant will expedite Driving While Impaired (DWI) cases in Johnston, Mecklenburg, and Wake counties.

February 20, 2025 , General News

Governor Stein Appoints District Court Judge for District 43

Governor Josh Stein has appointed William "Bill" Jones to serve as district court judge in Judicial District 43.

February 20, 2025 , Press Release

Dates Announced for 27 Counties and N.C. Business Court to Expand Access to Justice

Dates were announced this week for the final two groups of counties and Business Court to expand access to justice with eCourts.

February 19, 2025 , General News

26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces a Code Green Severe Weather Alert for Court Operations on February 20, 2025

Due to inclement weather, all court sessions scheduled for Thursday, February 20, 2025, are delayed until 11 a.m.

February 19, 2025 , Press Release

North Carolina Judicial Branch Podcast Highlights Judge and Law Clerks Who Volunteered in Hurricane Recovery Efforts

Guests are NC Court of Appeals Judge Michael Stading and law clerks Vincenzo Conciatori and Tomas Nazer-Paniagua.

February 17, 2025 , Press Release

Chief Justice Paul Newby Appoints Judge Matthew T. Houston to Business Court

Judge Matthew T. Houston is appointed as a business court judge, effective February 17, 2025, and will serve in Raleigh.

February 10, 2025 , General News

eCourts Training Resources and Track 8 Transition Information

Find eCourts training registration information and resources for the legal community and upcoming Track 8 counties launching April 28, 2025.

February 10, 2025 , General News

File & Serve (eFiling) and Portal Training Available for Attorneys and Judicial Partners Through April 2025

File and Serve (eFiling) and Portal training sessions are now available for attorneys and judicial partners through April 2025.

February 3, 2025 , Press Release

eCourts is Now Live in 13 More Counties on N.C. Coastline

Bladen, Brunswick, Carteret, Columbus, Craven, Duplin, Jones, New Hanover, Onslow, Pamlico, Pender, Robeson, and Sampson counties.

January 30, 2025 , Press Release

eCourts Conversion Continues on N.C. Coastline February 3, 2025

Track 7 counties: Bladen, Brunswick, Carteret, Columbus, Craven, Duplin, Jones, New Hanover, Onslow, Pamlico, Pender, Robeson, and Sampson.

January 24, 2025 , Press Release

Task Force on Trauma-Informed Courts Plans More Progress in 2025

Chief Justice’s Task Force on ACEs-Informed Courts met this week to discuss how to further implement trauma-informed practices and more.

January 21, 2025 , General News

26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces a Code Green Severe Weather Alert for Court Operations on January 22, 2025

Due to inclement weather, all court sessions scheduled for Wednesday, January 22, 2025, are canceled.