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 9, 2025 , General News

eCourts Track 7 Go-Live Timeline and Transition Process Starting January 22, 2025

To support the Track 7 transition to eCourts, there will be significant adjustments to courthouse operations the week prior in all counties.

November 4, 2024 , General News

eCourts Training Resources and Track 7 Transition Information

Find eCourts training registration information and resources for the legal community and upcoming Track 7 counties launching February 2025.

October 30, 2024 , General News

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

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

October 28, 2024 , Press Release

North Carolina Implementing Convenient Debit Card Payments for Jury Service

Jurors will begin receiving jury service payments on pre-paid debit cards in lieu of paper checks starting in 30+ counties this month.

September 17, 2024 , Press Release

Chief Justice Newby Issues Order for Brunswick, Columbus, New Hanover, and Pender Counties

View an order declaring catastrophic conditions resulting from severe weather and flood advisories in these counties.

August 5, 2024 , Press Release

eCourts Expanding to All 100 Counties in 2025 and N.C. Business Court

Details of the eCourts transition announced provide all remaining county groupings for Tracks 7-10 and additional go-live dates for 2025.

July 31, 2024 , Press Release

Safe Babies Court Begins Enrolling Families in Three North Carolina Counties

Safe Babies Court officially began accepting families this summer in Mitchell, New Hanover, and Yancey counties.

May 22, 2024 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Profiles New Safe Babies Courts

Pilot programs begin in Brunswick, Durham, Mitchell, New Hanover, and Yancey counties.

September 22, 2023 , General News

Governor Cooper Appoints District Court Judge for Bladen, Brunswick, and Columbus Counties

Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Heath Nance to serve as district court judge in Judicial District 13 (Bladen, Brunswick, and Columbus).

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 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.

February 18, 2022 , Press Release

Chief Justice Paul Newby Honored Ola M. Lewis at Courthouse Dedication Ceremony

Judge Lewis was the longest serving woman trial court judge in North Carolina history.

January 4, 2022 , General News

10-Digit Dialing Now Required for Calling Judicial Offices

All calls to judicial offices and court staff will need to be made using 10-digit dialing with the area code plus the number. 

November 5, 2021 , Press Release

Chief Justice Paul Newby Visits Brunswick, New Hanover, and Pender Counties During 100 County Tour

At each county courthouse, he greets courthouse personnel to thank them for their hard work and dedication in keeping courts open this year.

February 26, 2021 , General News

Governor Cooper Announces Judicial Appointments

Governor Roy Cooper has announced the following judicial appointments.

March 17, 2020 , Press Release

Chief Justice Beasley Appoints Acting Senior Resident Superior Court Judge in Judicial District 13B (Brunswick County)

Chief Justice Cheri Beasley appointed Judge Phyllis M. Gorham as acting senior resident superior court judge for Judicial District 13B.

December 30, 2019 , Press Release

Statement from Chief Justice Cheri Beasley on the Passing of Judge Ola M. Lewis

Judge Lewis served as senior resident superior court judge for Judicial District 13B (Brunswick County).

September 21, 2018 , Press Release

Chief Justice Martin Issues New Order for Counties Affected by Hurricane Florence

An order from Chief Justice Martin regarding counties affected by Hurricane Florence.