August 20, 2021 , Press Release

Task Force on ACEs-Informed Courts Holds First Meeting

The Task Force is co-chaired by AOC Director Judge Andrew Heath and Ben David, DA of New Hanover and Pender Counties.

August 18, 2021 , Press Release

North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission's Victim Services is Featured on All Things Judicial Podcast

Guests are Robin Colbert, Katie Monroe, and Emma Paul.

August 18, 2021 , Press Release

Statement from the North Carolina Human Trafficking Commission on the Passage of Senate Bill 35

This legislation was one of the Commission’s priorities for the 2021 legislative session.  

August 17, 2021 , Press Release

Chief Justice Paul Newby Continues 100 County Courthouse Tour in Harnett, Johnston, and Lee Counties

He will be the first chief justice to visit all of North Carolina's courthouses from Murphy to Manteo.

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 6, 2021 , Press Release

Court of Appeals Modifies Rules for In-Person Oral Arguments in August

Only parties and attorneys directly involved in the cases being argued will be allowed to enter the building to attend the arguments.

August 5, 2021 , Press Release

Governor Roy Cooper Appoints Superior Court Judge

Brian Wilks to serve in Durham County.

August 5, 2021 , Press Release

Transylvania County Courts Adjusting Operations Due to COVID-19

District criminal court is canceled for August 5 and August 10. Superior criminal court is canceled for August 9-11.

August 4, 2021 , Press Release

New All Things Judicial Podcast Episode Focuses on Civics Education in North Carolina

Hear interviews with teachers, Supreme Court justices, and information about free educational materials and Speakers Bureau.

August 3, 2021 , Press Release

Glenn Gerding Reappointed as Appellate Defender

Glenn Gerding will continue as appellate defender following a vote by members of the North Carolina Commission on Indigent Defense Services.

July 30, 2021 , Press Release

26th Judicial District Prepares for Expiration of CDC Eviction Moratorium

Mecklenburg County courts have collaborated with mediation services and nonprofits to connect landlords and tenants to resources.

July 28, 2021 , Press Release

Face Covering Mandate Reinstated for Individuals Inside Mecklenburg County Courthouse

This order requires all individuals who enter the Mecklenburg County Courthouse to wear a face covering inside the building. 

July 28, 2021 , General News

A Not-So-Angry Letter from Juror Number Two

"I was truly impressed beyond belief at the overall experience."

July 27, 2021 , Press Release

Court of Appeals to Resume In-Person Oral Arguments in August

The Court of Appeals will resume its regular schedule of oral arguments in person when the fall session begins in August.

July 23, 2021 , Press Release

North Carolina's Innocence Inquiry Commission Featured on the All Things Judicial Podcast

The latest episode of All Things Judicial features part one of a three-part series on the North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission.

July 9, 2021 , Press Release

Chief District Court Judge Charlie Brown Reappointed as Chair of the North Carolina Sentencing and Policy Advisory Commission

Rowan County Chief District Court Judge Charlie Brown has been reappointed as chairman of the

July 8, 2021 , Press Release

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

Appointments become effective August 1, 2021.

July 7, 2021 , Press Release

New All Things Judicial Podcast Episode Explores the Facts, Fiction, and Opinion of Jury Service in North Carolina

Hear what experts and everyday North Carolinians have to say about jury duty.