October 6, 2023 , Press Release

Forsyth County Courts Moving into New Courthouse

Court officials will begin moving to the new courthouse October 9 with an opening date of October 23, 2023.

May 3, 2022 , Press Release

Three-Judge Panel Concludes Hearing in State v. Bryant, Et. Al.

The case arises from the murder of Nathaniel Jones on November 15, 2002.

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. 

December 3, 2021 , General News

Governor Cooper Announces Four Judicial Appointments

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

October 1, 2021 , Press Release

Governor Cooper Appoints District Court Judge for Forsyth County

Frederick Adams will serve in Judicial District 21.

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.

July 8, 2021 , Press Release

Chief Justice Newby Appoints Chief District Court Judges in Wake and Forsyth Counties

Appointments become effective August 1, 2021.

September 4, 2020 , General News

Governor Roy Cooper Appoints Three District Court Judges

Three district court judges have been appointed to serve in Mecklenburg, Forsyth, and Orange and Chatham Counties.

April 27, 2020 , Press Release

Forsyth County Hall of Justice Reopens to the Public on April 28

The Hall of Justice was closed to the public last week due to an employee at the courthouse testing positive for COVID-19.

April 23, 2020 , Press Release

Forsyth County Courthouse Closes to the Public until May 4

Courthouse will be closed to the public effective immediately through May 4 due to an employee testing positive for COVID-19.

March 19, 2020 , Press Release

Chief Justice Beasley Names Three-Judge Panel for Court Hearing Related to Recent NC Innocence Inquiry Commission Decision

The panel will hear evidence relevant to a 2002 murder case in Forsyth County.

March 6, 2020 , General News

Judge L. Todd Burke Awarded the Order of the Long Leaf Pine

Judge Burke was honored with award for his 25 years of service.

March 6, 2020 , Press Release

ADVISORY: Innocence Inquiry Commission to Hold a Hearing for 2002 Murder Case from Forsyth County

The Commission’s executive director, Lindsey Guice Smith, will present the case to Commissioners beginning Monday, March 9.

October 2, 2019 , Press Release

Supreme Court Holds Sessions in North Carolina’s Piedmont to Celebrate Bicentennial Anniversary

Supreme Court met in Salisbury, Asheboro and Winston-Salem September 30 - October 2

September 26, 2019 , Press Release

Supreme Court Celebrates Bicentennial Anniversary by Holding Two Court Sessions in Forsyth County

The Supreme Court will hold two sessions of court at the Forsyth County Hall of Justice in Winston-Salem on October 2.

September 25, 2019 , Press Release

WATCH LIVE MON-WED: Supreme Court Celebrates 200th Anniversary by Holding Court Sessions in North Carolina Piedmont

Supreme Court will hold court sessions in Salisbury, Asheboro, and Winston-Salem Sept. 30 - Oct. 2. Watch live on Facebook.

June 14, 2019 , Press Release

North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission Holds Hearing

The hearing related to two separate convictions in State vs. Merritt Williams Drayton.

May 23, 2019 , General News

Forsyth County Clerk of Superior Court Susan S. Frye Presented with Friend of the Court Award

The Honorable Susan S. Frye, Forsyth County clerk of superior court received the “Friend of the Court” award by Chief Justice Beasley

August 20, 2018 , General News

Forsyth County Hall of Justice Phone Issue

Due to the installation of new phones at the Hall of Justice in Forsyth County, there may be a delay in answering some calls.

September 27, 2017 , General News

N.C. Conference of Clerks of Superior Court 2017-18 Officers Sworn In

The N.C. Conference of Clerks of Superior Court recently held a swearing-in ceremony for its newly elected executive officers.