August 13, 2021 , Press Release

26th Judicial District Announces Modified Court Operations Effective August 16, 2021

Mecklenburg County will modify court operations effective August 16 and remain open for business. See more details.

August 10, 2021 , Press Release

26th Judicial District Updated Response to Protect Public Health and Slow the Spread of COVID-19 in Mecklenburg County Courthouse

All sessions of district and superior court in Mecklenburg scheduled August 11-13 will be rescheduled to a date after August 13.

August 8, 2021 , Press Release

26th Judicial District Announces Court Closures to Protect Public Health and Slow the Spread of COVID-19 in Mecklenburg County Courthouse

All previously scheduled sessions on August 9 and 10 will be rescheduled to a date after August 10 with limited exceptions.

August 5, 2021 , Press Release

Governor Roy Cooper Appoints Superior Court Judge

Brian Wilks to serve in Durham County.

June 25, 2021 , Press Release

Governor Roy Cooper appoints Superior Court Judge

Jesse Caldwell, IV, to serve as Superior Court Judge for Judicial District 27A (Gaston County).

June 14, 2021 , Press Release

Face Covering Mandate Lifted for Fully Vaccinated Individuals Inside Mecklenburg County Courthouse

This order is effective June 9 and rescinds and replaces provisions for face coverings and social distancing set forth in previous orders.

June 11, 2021 , Press Release

Governor Roy Cooper Appoints Judges in Rowan and Cumberland Counties

Timothy Gould will serve as Superior Court Judge and Cull Jordan III as District Court Judge.

May 18, 2021 , General News

eCourts CLE Opportunity Available for Attorneys and Paralegals

This one-hour eCourts CLE opportunity, From Paper to Digital: The eCourts Update, is available on-demand for attorneys and paralegals.

May 18, 2021 , Press Release

Chief Justice Newby Announces Task Force on ACEs-Informed Courts

To understand the impact of ACEs on children and to develop strategies for addressing adverse childhood experiences within our court system.

May 17, 2021 , Press Release

Mask Mandate to Remain in Effect Inside Mecklenburg County Courthouse

The local Administrative Order requiring face coverings for all persons entering the Mecklenburg County Courthouse shall remain in effect.

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.

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 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 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.

March 16, 2021 , General News

Governor Cooper Appoints Judge, District Attorney

Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Thomas Wilson to serve as Superior Court Judge in Judicial District 3B (Carteret, Craven and Pamlico co

March 12, 2021 , Press Release

26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Expands Court Operations Effective March 15, 2021

Mecklenburg County Chief District Court Judge Elizabeth Trosch entered an Administrative Order expanding court operations effective Monday.

February 26, 2021 , General News

Governor Cooper Announces Judicial Appointments

Governor Roy Cooper has announced the following judicial appointments.

February 3, 2021 , General News

Superior Court Judge Marvin Pope Retires

Buncombe County Superior Court Judge Marvin Pope retired February 1 after a 48-year legal career.

January 21, 2021 , General News

Governor Cooper Appoints Superior Court Judge

Governor Roy Cooper has appointed William “Bill” Wolfe to serve as a superior court judge in Judicial District 7C (Edgecombe and Wilson).