News

September 30, 2024 , Press Release

Chief Justice Newby Issues Amended Order for Certain Western North Carolina Counties Due to Hurricane Helene

View an amended order declaring catastrophic conditions resulting from severe weather and flood advisories in multiple western counties.

September 27, 2024 , General News

Governor Cooper Appoints District Court Judge for Union County

Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Megean Simpson to serve as district court judge in Judicial District 30 (Union County).

September 26, 2024 , General News

26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces a Code Green Severe Weather Alert for Court Operations on September 27, 2024

Due to inclement weather, all court sessions, with some District Court exceptions, scheduled for Friday are cancelled.

September 25, 2024 , General News

Governor Cooper Appoints District Court Judge for Harnett, Johnston, and Lee Counties

Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Brad Salmon to serve as district court judge in Judicial District 12 (Harnett, Johnston, and Lee).

September 25, 2024 , General News

All Things Judicial Focuses on North Carolina's Judicial System Reforms in the 1960s

Among these reforms were the creation of District Courts, the Court of Appeals, and the Administrative Office of the Courts.

September 19, 2024 , General News

eCourts Track 6 Go-Live Timeline and Transition Process Starting October 2, 2024

To support the Track 6 transition to eCourts, there will be significant adjustments to courthouse operations the week prior in all counties.

September 19, 2024 , Press Release

MEDIA ADVISORY: North Carolina Court of Appeals to Hold Session at Nash County Courthouse

Oral arguments in two cases begin at 2:00 p.m.

September 17, 2024 , Press Release

Chief Justice Newby Issues Order for Brunswick, Columbus, New Hanover, and Pender Counties

View an order declaring catastrophic conditions resulting from severe weather and flood advisories in these counties.

September 11, 2024 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Recognizes Constitution Day on September 17

Visit and learn about one of America's colonial courthouses, the Historic 1767 Chowan County Courthouse.

September 3, 2024 , General News

Governor Cooper Appoints District Attorney for New Hanover and Pender Counties

Governor Cooper has appointed Rebecca Donaldson to serve as district attorney in Prosecutorial District 6 (New Hanover and Pender counties).

August 28, 2024 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Features an Interview with Former Chief Justice Burley Mitchell

Mitchell served on the Court of Appeals, and as an associate justice and chief justice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina.

August 27, 2024 , Press Release

North Carolina Conference of Clerks of Superior Court 2024-2025 Officers Sworn In

Iredell County Clerk of Superior Court James (Jim) Lee Mixson III was installed as the new president.

August 23, 2024 , General News

Governor Cooper Appoints District Court Judge for District 35

Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Alexandria Leake to serve as district court judge in Avery, Madison, Mitchell, Watauga, Yancey counties.

August 15, 2024 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Features an Interview with North Carolina Court of Appeals Chief Judge Chris Dillon

Dillon discusses becoming a judge, the role of the Court, and the importance of mentorship and civics education.

August 13, 2024 , General News

IDS Launching New Payment System for Appointed Counsel in eCourts Counties

The new system OASIS works in tandem with Enterprise Justice (Odyssey) / eCourts for private assigned counsel to electronically invoice IDS.

August 7, 2024 , General News

26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces a CODE GREEN – SEVERE Weather Alert for Court Operations on August 8, 2024 (UPDATE)

UPDATE August 8: All court sessions, with some District Court exceptions, scheduled for Thursday will recess at 3:00 p.m.

August 6, 2024 , General News

Celebrate Constitution Day on September 17, 2024

Join us in celebrating Constitution Day on September 17, the anniversary of the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution.

August 5, 2024 , Press Release

eCourts Expanding to All 100 Counties in 2025 and N.C. Business Court

Details of the eCourts transition announced provide all remaining county groupings for Tracks 7-10 and additional go-live dates for 2025.

August 2, 2024 , General News

Governor Cooper Appoints District Court Judges for Districts 27 and 43

Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Ashley Andrews to serve District 27 and Kristy Parton to serve District 43.

July 31, 2024 , Press Release

Safe Babies Court Begins Enrolling Families in Three North Carolina Counties

Safe Babies Court officially began accepting families this summer in Mitchell, New Hanover, and Yancey counties.