May 10, 2021 , Press Release

Chief Justice Paul Newby Begins 100 County Courthouse Tour

Tour begins in Western North Carolina and spans from Murphy to Manteo.

May 10, 2021 , Press Release

N.C. Pro Bono Resource Center Announces 2020 Pro Bono Honor Society Inductees

A total of 589 attorneys were inducted into the 2020 North Carolina Pro Bono Honor Society.

May 7, 2021 , General News

Mark Sternlicht Appointed as Superior Court Judge for Judicial District 12

Governor Roy Cooper selects Sternlicht to serve in Cumberland County.

May 7, 2021 , Press Release

New Order Issued by Chief Justice Paul Newby

Order extends most of the emergency directives an additional 30 days in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 3, 2021 , General News

Andrew Murray Appointed D.A. for District 42

Governor Roy Cooper tabs Murray as acting district attorney for Henderson, Polk, and Transylvania counties.

May 3, 2021 , Press Release

North Carolina Equal Access to Justice Commission Releases Statewide Legal Needs Assessment

This is the first statewide civil legal needs assessment in almost 20 years.

April 30, 2021 , General News

Training Opportunity on Perspectives of Blind Attorneys in North Carolina

May 20, 12:00-1:00 p.m. Participants will leave with an understanding of how to better accommodate members of the blind community.

April 28, 2021 , Press Release

Former Chief Judge Gerald Arnold Shares History of the North Carolina Court of Appeals in Latest All Things Judicial Podcast Episode

Judge Arnold shares his experience arguing before the original Court of Appeals, joining that Court as a judge then later as chief judge.

April 27, 2021 , General News

Five Judicial Branch Employees Receive Prestigious Caswell Award 

Employees are recognized for 45 years of service.

April 23, 2021 , General News

Supreme Court Adopts Electronic-Filing Rules for the Implementation of eCourts

The Supreme Court’s order amending the rules was adopted on 21 April 2021 and is effective on 10 May 2021.

April 14, 2021 , General News

Man Who Threatened North Carolina Court Employees Receives Prison Sentence

Actions taken by NCAOC personnel helped bring the man to justice.

April 13, 2021 , General News

Governor Roy Cooper Announces District Court Appointment

Governor Roy Cooper appointments District Court judge in Wake County.

April 12, 2021 , Press Release

New All Things Judicial Podcast Bonus Episode Celebrates North Carolina's Role as First in Freedom with the 1776 Halifax Resolves

Today's episode commemorates the 245th anniversary of the Halifax Resolves.

April 9, 2021 , Press Release

New Order Issued by Chief Justice Paul Newby

Order extends the emergency directives an additional 30 days in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 7, 2021 , Press Release

Guardian ad Litem Volunteers Recognized During Child Advocate Month

Child Advocate Month acknowledges the importance of families and communities working together to advocate for children.

April 7, 2021 , Press Release

New All Things Judicial Podcast Episode Features Guardian ad Litem Volunteers who Advocate for Children in Court

Guests are volunteers sharing why they decided to volunteer, their experiences, and the joys and challenges of representing children.

April 6, 2021 , General News

Governor Cooper Makes Four Judicial Appointments

Governor Roy Cooper announced four judicial appointments to Superior and District Courts.

April 5, 2021 , Press Release

Casey L. Calloway Named Trial Court Administrator for the 26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County)

Judge W. Robert Bell and Judge Elizabeth Trosch named Calloway as trial court administrator on April 1, 2021.

March 31, 2021 , Press Release

Adult Guardianship Added to North Carolina Judicial Branch's Online Document Toolkit

Guide & File is Available for Self-Represented Litigants, Paralegals, and Attorneys

March 30, 2021 , General News

Superior Court Judge J.C. Cole Receives the Friend of the Court Award

Judge Cole will retire on March 31 after serving a long and distinguished career.