May 15, 2023 , Press Release

Jury Duty Scam Alert for Mecklenburg County

Mecklenburg County residents are receiving jury service scam phone calls from someone posing as law enforcement.

February 1, 2023 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Spotlights Human Trafficking in the Charlotte-Metro Community

Guests discuss the 2023 report entitled Exploitation of Minors in the Queen City.

December 5, 2022 , General News

Governor Cooper Appoints Superior Court Judge for Mecklenburg County

Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Judge Donald Cureton Jr. to serve as superior court judge in Mecklenburg County.

September 29, 2022 , Press Release

26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces a CODE GREEN – SEVERE Weather Alert for Court Operations on September 30, 2022

All morning sessions will proceed as scheduled. All afternoon sessions of court are canceled.

September 28, 2022 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Features an Interview with Historic Superior Court Judge Shirley L. Fulton

Fulton was the first African American woman prosecutor in Mecklenburg County, and first African American woman superior court judge in NC.

September 2, 2022 , General News

Governor Cooper Appoints District and Superior Court Judges

Governor Roy Cooper has announced the following judicial appointments to Superior Court District 4 and District Court District 26.

August 22, 2022 , Press Release

Mecklenburg County’s Longest-Serving District Court Judge Rickye McKoy-Mitchell Retires

Judge McKoy-Mitchell’s Ceremonial Closing of Court will be held on September 1, 2022, and livestreamed for viewing.

July 14, 2022 , Press Release

26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces All Sessions of Court Will Operate as Normally Scheduled on July 15, 2022

The Mecklenburg County Clerk of Superior Court’s Office will be open to the public between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

July 14, 2022 , Press Release

26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces Court Closures Due to the Presence of Gas Odor Permeating the Courthouse

All sessions of district and superior court are cancelled for the afternoon session on Thursday, July 14, 2022.

July 8, 2022 , General News

Governor Cooper Announces Two District Court Judge Appointments

Governor Roy Cooper has announced two district court judge appointments for Judicial Districts 10 and 26.

June 27, 2022 , Press Release

26th Judicial District Announces Changes To Scheduling In Courtrooms 1130 And 1150

The next phase involves the scheduling of cases in Courtrooms 1130 and 1150.

June 22, 2022 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Focuses on North Carolina Magistrates

Magistrates are often the public's first contact with judicial review.

May 17, 2022 , Press Release

26th Judicial District Recovery Court S.T.E.P. Program to Hold Celebrations

Two celebrations will be held to honor and recognize participants for their dedication to recovery.

March 14, 2022 , Press Release

Face Covering Mandate and Other COVID-19 Protocols Lifted as 26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Expands Court Operations

Administrative Order (22-R-396) addresses the use of face coverings and other COVID-19 protocols in the Mecklenburg County Courthouse.

February 21, 2022 , Press Release

UPDATED: 26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces Modified Court Operations effective March 1, 2022 through March 31, 2022

The new modifications to court operations are effective March 1-31, 2022. See the updated attached reference chart for full details.

January 21, 2022 , Press Release

26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces Modified Court Operations effective February 1, 2022 through February 28, 2022

The new modifications to court operations are effective February 1-28, 2022. See the attached reference chart for full details.

January 20, 2022 , Press Release

26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces All Sessions of Court Will Operate as Normally Scheduled on January 21, 2022

All court sessions will operate normally on Friday. See full details.

January 19, 2022 , Press Release

26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces a CODE GREEN – SEVERE Weather Alert for Court Operations on January 19, 2022

Many court sessions are delayed. See full details for times.

January 17, 2022 , Press Release

26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces a CODE GREEN – SEVERE Weather Alert for Court Operations on January 18, 2022

Many court sessions are canceled with some exceptions and delayed openings. See full details.

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.