January 19, 2022 , Press Release

26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces a CODE GREEN – SEVERE Weather Alert for Court Operations on January 19, 2022

Many court sessions are delayed. See full details for times.

January 17, 2022 , Press Release

26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces a CODE GREEN – SEVERE Weather Alert for Court Operations on January 18, 2022

Many court sessions are canceled with some exceptions and delayed openings. See full details.

January 13, 2022 , Press Release

First Chief Public Defender Appointed for Cleveland and Lincoln Counties

Lydia A. Hoza to serve a four year term as the first public defender for Judicial District 27B.

January 10, 2022 , General News

Harnett County Clerk of Superior Court's Office Temporarily Adjusts Operating Hours

Beginning Monday, January 10, the Harnett County Clerk of Superior Court's Office will operate in teams.

January 6, 2022 , Press Release

Chief Justice Paul Newby Proclaims January 2022 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month for the Judicial Branch

Chief Justice Paul Newby has proclaimed January 2022 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month in the Judicial Branch by way of a judicial order.

January 6, 2022 , General News

New Benchbook for Arbitrators Now Available

An updated Benchbook is now available for attorneys serving as arbitrators in the North Carolina Court-Ordered Arbitration Program.

January 5, 2022 , Press Release

New All Things Judicial Episode Features Highlights from Inaugural Season

Podcast features highlights from six of the 25 episodes produced during its inaugural season.

January 4, 2022 , General News

10-Digit Dialing Now Required for Calling Judicial Offices

All calls to judicial offices and court staff will need to be made using 10-digit dialing with the area code plus the number. 

January 3, 2022 , Press Release

Supreme Court of North Carolina Issues an Administrative Order Regarding Recusal Motions

The Supreme Court of North Carolina has issued an administrative order regarding motions for the disqualification or recusal of justices.

December 22, 2021 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Focuses on Charitable Giving Through the State Employees Combined Campaign

Featuring a select number of charities supported by Judicial Branch employees.

December 16, 2021 , General News

Innocence Inquiry Commission Concludes Hearing on State v. John Pritchard

Case 11CRS304 was referred forward for a hearing before a three-judge panel.

December 14, 2021 , Press Release

26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces Modified Court Operations effective January 1, 2022 through January 31, 2022

The new modifications to court operations are effective January 1-31, 2022. See the attached reference chart for full details.

December 14, 2021 , Press Release

Rate Increases for Private Assigned Counsel to Take Effect January 1, 2022

For the first time since the legislatively mandated rate cuts of 2011, the IDS Commission was able to raise the district court rates.

December 13, 2021 , General News

Innocence Inquiry Commission to Hold a Hearing on State v. John Pritchard December 14-15, 2021

The hearing is anticipated to last two days on December 14-15 and will be livestreamed.

December 8, 2021 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Discusses the Judicial Branch's Allocation in the North Carolina State Budget

The recent state budget made the largest investment ever in the Judicial Branch.

December 3, 2021 , General News

Governor Cooper Announces Four Judicial Appointments

Governor Roy Cooper announced four judicial appointments to Superior and District Courts across the state.

December 3, 2021 , General News

Business Court Opinion and Order of Significance Notification Signup

Sign up to receive email notifications when new opinions or orders of significance are filed by the North Carolina Business Court.

December 2, 2021 , Press Release

Chief Justice's Remote Proceedings Task Force Holds Inaugural Meeting

The Task Force will work to develop a process to utilize audio visual technology to hold remote hearings for those in detention facilities.

November 24, 2021 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Focuses on the Cherokee Tribal Courts of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians

Each November, the Branch recognizes American Indian Heritage Month and celebrates the heritage of American Indians in North Carolina.

November 24, 2021 , Press Release

Governor Cooper Appoints Superior Court Judge for Mecklenburg County

Kimberly Best will fill the vacant seat created by the retirement of Robert Bell.