April 7, 2021 , Press Release

Guardian ad Litem Volunteers Recognized During Child Advocate Month

Child Advocate Month acknowledges the importance of families and communities working together to advocate for children.

April 7, 2021 , Press Release

New All Things Judicial Podcast Episode Features Guardian ad Litem Volunteers who Advocate for Children in Court

Guests are volunteers sharing why they decided to volunteer, their experiences, and the joys and challenges of representing children.

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 31, 2021 , Press Release

Adult Guardianship Added to North Carolina Judicial Branch's Online Document Toolkit

Guide & File is Available for Self-Represented Litigants, Paralegals, and Attorneys

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 24, 2021 , Press Release

New All Things Judicial Podcast Episode Celebrates Women’s History

Hosted by former Chief Judge Linda McGee with guests Chief Judge Donna Stroud, Judge Lucy Inman, and Judge Valerie Zachary.

March 23, 2021 , General News

History Maker

Donna Stroud is the third woman to serve as chief judge of the Court of Appeals. Learn about Judge Stroud and other trailblazers.

March 22, 2021 , Press Release

Carteret County Estates Division Closed for the Next 14 Days

The courthouse and other clerk of superior court offices remain open. 

March 17, 2021 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Podcast Bonus Episode Features Supreme Court Clerk of Court and North Carolina’s Newest Appellate Court Judges

Clerk Amy Funderburk identifies historic courtroom artifacts and Chief Justice Paul Newby introduces our newest appellate court judges.

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.

March 12, 2021 , Press Release

New Order Issued by Chief Justice Paul Newby March 12

Order extends the emergency directives an additional 30 days in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

March 11, 2021 , Press Release

North Carolina Judicial Branch Celebrates National Ethics Awareness Month

The Judicial Branch and Judicial Standards Commission promote the importance of judicial ethics to public confidence in our courts.

March 10, 2021 , Press Release

New All Things Judicial Podcast Episode Focuses on Enhancing Professionalism Among North Carolina Lawyers

Chief Justice’s Commission on Professionalism Executive Director Mel Wright interviews Kinston attorney Jimbo Perry.

March 9, 2021 , Press Release

North Carolina Court of Appeals Issues Temporary Courtroom Use Guidelines for Spring Session 2021

The guidelines will be in effect for April, May, and June and will expire on June 15, 2021.

March 3, 2021 , Press Release

Beaufort County Courts and Court Offices Return to Normal Business Hours

All courts and court offices will return to normal operational hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) effective March 3. 

March 1, 2021 , Press Release

UPDATE :: Transylvania County Courts Closing Early Through March 5 Due to COVID-19

Adjustments are being made to the operations of the courthouse, courts, and clerk's office through March 5.

February 26, 2021 , General News

Governor Cooper Announces Judicial Appointments

Governor Roy Cooper has announced the following judicial appointments.

February 24, 2021 , Press Release

New All Things Judicial Podcast Episode Hosted by Associate Justice Michael Morgan

Associate Justice Morgan interviewed retired Court of Appeals Judge Wanda Bryant and current Court of Appeals Judge Fred Gore.