November 16, 2020 , Press Release

Chief Justice Beasley Continues Court System COVID-19 Response; Extends Emergency Directives

Today's order extends emergency directives in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

November 13, 2020 , General News

Governor Roy Cooper Appoints Two New District Court Judges

The appointments were made in Judicial District 13 (Bladen, Brunswick and Columbus counties) and 20A (Stanly and Montgomery counties).

November 12, 2020 , General News

North Carolina Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice Co-Chairs Release Joint Statement

Co-chairs of the Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice release statement on Sheriff Association reforms.

November 10, 2020 , Press Release

Mecklenburg County 17th Annual National Adoption Day Event

Children and their families will be recognized for their adoption on National Adoption Day on Saturday, November 21, at 10:00 a.m.

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.

November 5, 2020 , Press Release

Wayne County District Criminal Sessions of Court Canceled for November 6, 2020, to Help Limit the Spread of COVID-19

The courthouse and clerk’s office remain open to the public.

October 30, 2020 , Press Release

Iredell County Courts Cancel Most Sessions of Court Due to Exposures to COVID-19

The clerk of superior court’s office will be open from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. with limited staffing.

October 27, 2020 , Press Release

Orange County Courts Closed / Canceled Due to a Positive Case of COVID-19

Court officials have been in communication with Orange County Public Health officials to coordinate the appropriate response.

October 22, 2020 , Press Release

UPDATED: 26th Judicial District Expanded Court Operations for October & November 2020

Find updated details on expanding criminal district court operations, clerk of court hours, virtual hearing in civil cases, and jury trials.

October 22, 2020 , Press Release

Public Required to Make Appointments with Beaufort County Clerk of Superior Court for Estates and Special Proceedings Matters

The new policy is being implemented to help protect the public and staff from the risk of COVID-19.

October 15, 2020 , Press Release

Chief Justice Beasley Continues Court System COVID-19 Response; Modifies, Extends Emergency Directives

Today’s order also allows jury trials to resume in districts with an approved Jury Trial Resumption Plan.

October 14, 2020 , General News

Supreme Court Amends Rule 3 of the North Carolina Business Court Rules

The court’s order amending Rule 3 was adopted on 13 October 2020 and is effective immediately.

October 9, 2020 , Dispute Resolution Commission

North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission Celebrates 25 Years

The North Carolina General Assembly created the Dispute Resolution Commission in 1995.

October 8, 2020 , Press Release

Former Chief Justice Beasley Declares Third Week of October 2020 as Conflict Resolution Week

Conflict Resolution Week is intended to recognize the importance of dispute resolution to the Judicial Branch and North Carolinians.

October 7, 2020 , Press Release

Halifax County Clerk of Superior Court's Office Closed Due to COVID-19

All filings should be made at the magistrate office.

October 2, 2020 , General News

Cynthia P. Black Appointed as Chief Public Defender for Cumberland County

Her term commences on October 1, 2020 and expires on December 31, 2021.

October 1, 2020 , Press Release

Sam Snead Appointed as Chief Public Defender for Buncombe County

Snead will begin the duties of his new position on October 1, 2020.

October 1, 2020 , Press Release

North Carolina Faith and Justice Alliance to Hold Public Convening

The public is invited to attend, but must register by October 5. The public can also watch the event via livestream

September 30, 2020 , Press Release

Innocence Inquiry Commission Concludes Hearing in State v. Coatney Williams

The Commission unanimously concluded in that there was sufficient evidence of factual innocence to merit judicial review.

September 30, 2020 , Press Release

Chief Justice Beasley Orders Extension of Time in Bail Bond Forfeiture Proceedings

Today's order further extends time in certain bail bond forfeiture proceedings.