January 19, 2021 , Press Release

Pitt County District Criminal Court Sessions Canceled for January 20-22 Due to COVID-19

The courthouse and clerk of superior court’s office remain open.

January 6, 2021 , Press Release

Pitt County District Court to Resume Operations and Split Criminal Court Calendars

Pitt County district courts will resume court scheduled for January 14.

December 15, 2020 , Press Release

UPDATE :: Pitt County District Attorney’s Office Closed to the Public Through December 17 Due to an Exposure to COVID-19

During this time, court cases will be handled for individuals who are in custody.

December 11, 2020 , Press Release

Pitt County Superior Court Civil Session Canceled for December 14-18

The superior court criminal session (including probation hearings on December 15) will continue to operate during this time.

November 30, 2020 , Press Release

Pitt County District Court Sessions Canceled for December 1 Due to COVID-19 Testing

All sessions of superior court will take place as scheduled. The courthouse and clerk of superior court’s office remain open.

November 9, 2020 , Press Release

Pitt County Superior Court Sessions Canceled for Week of November 9-13 Due to COVID-19 Testing

All sessions of district court will take place as scheduled.

September 29, 2020 , Press Release

Mapping Reveals Extreme Racial Disparities in North Carolina Driver’s License Suspensions, New Website Offers Help

NCPBRC has created a story map project that reveals extreme racial disparities in North Carolina driver’s license suspensions by county.

August 13, 2020 , Press Release

Pitt County Regularly Scheduled Court Sessions Resume for August 14

All court sessions were canceled on August 12 and some on August 13 due to a courthouse employee testing positive for COVID-19. 

August 12, 2020 , Press Release

Pitt County Criminal Court Sessions Cancelled for August 13

Sessions of district and superior criminal court are cancelled again for August 13 due to a court employee testing positive for COVID-19.

August 11, 2020 , Press Release

Pitt County Court Sessions Canceled for August 12

Sessions of small claims, district and superior court are canceled due to a courthouse employee testing positive for COVID-19.

July 14, 2020 , Press Release

Pitt County Courts to Hold First Session of Behavioral Health Treatment Court

The BHTC combines court supervision with mental health treatment.

July 2, 2020 , Press Release

Pitt County Court Officials Issue Administrative Order Requiring Face Coverings in the Courthouse

The Order takes effect at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, and will remain in effect until further notice.

May 19, 2020 , Press Release

Pitt County Court Officials Form COVID-19 Courthouse Advisory Committee

The committee will provide recommendations on how courthouse operations can resume in a safe, healthy, and timely manner.

November 13, 2019 , Press Release

Pitt County Schools, Law Enforcement, and Courts Start New Program to Keep Kids in School and Out of Court

Local court, school, law enforcement, juvenile justice and county officials convened to sign the  SJP Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

November 6, 2019 , General News

Pitt County Launches School Justice Partnership for Students

Program to focus on keeping kids in school and out of court.

May 16, 2019 , Press Release

Supreme Court Holds Sessions in Eastern North Carolina to Celebrate Bicentennial Anniversary

The Supreme Court of North Carolina held traveling sessions in Halifax, Greenville and New Bern to celebrate its bicentennial anniversary.

May 6, 2019 , Press Release

Supreme Court Celebrates Bicentennial Anniversary by Holding Court Sessions in Eastern North Carolina May 13-15

Watch live on Monday at 9:30 a.m. As part of its bicentennial celebration, the Supreme Court is holding sessions in Eastern North Carolina.

December 12, 2016 , General News

Chief Justice Martin Appoints Judge Gwynett Hilburn to Chief District Court Judge

Chief Justice Mark Martin has appointed Judge P. Gwynett Hilburn as chief district court judge for Judicial District 3A.

March 7, 2016 , General News

Governor McCrory Announces Judicial Appointment

Governor Pat McCrory has appointed Jeffery Foster as superior court judge in Judicial District 3A.