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.

July 2, 2021 , Press Release

Eugene “Gene” Soar Named as Clerk of the North Carolina Court of Appeals

Clerk Soar succeeds Daniel Horne, who is retiring after over 30 years of service at the Court and who served as clerk of court since 2015.

July 1, 2021 , Press Release

Chief Justice Newby Proclaims July as Juror Appreciation Month in the Judicial Branch

The ceremonial proclamation declares Juror Appreciation Month “to recognize the importance of jury service to the community.”

July 1, 2021 , Press Release

Dr. Donald van der Vaart Appointed as New Chief Administrative Law Judge

Dr. van der Vaart succeeds Judge Julian Mann as Chief Administrative Law Judge and Director of the Office of Administrative Hearings. 

June 30, 2021 , Press Release

Chief Justice Newby Presents Judge Julian Mann with the Friend of the Court Award for Over 31 Years of Service 

The award is the highest honor given by the Judicial Branch and comes at the expiration of Judge Mann's eighth consecutive four-year term.

June 30, 2021 , Press Release

Governor Roy Cooper Appoints District Attorney

Travis Page will serve as District Attorney in Gaston County.

June 25, 2021 , Press Release

Governor Roy Cooper appoints Superior Court Judge

Jesse Caldwell, IV, to serve as Superior Court Judge for Judicial District 27A (Gaston County).

June 23, 2021 , Press Release

New All Things Judicial Podcast Episode Focuses on ACEs-Informed Courts

ACEs refers to adverse childhood experiences of some children who appear in North Carolina courts.

June 18, 2021 , Press Release

Chief Justice Newby Rescinds June 7 Order

As of the date of today's order, none of the Chief Justice's COVID-19 related emergency directives remain in place. 

June 18, 2021 , Press Release

Governor Cooper Appoints District Court Judge

Joal Broun will serve in Judicial District 15B (Chatham and Orange counties).

June 14, 2021 , Press Release

Face Covering Mandate Lifted for Fully Vaccinated Individuals Inside Mecklenburg County Courthouse

This order is effective June 9 and rescinds and replaces provisions for face coverings and social distancing set forth in previous orders.

June 11, 2021 , Press Release

Governor Roy Cooper Appoints Judges in Rowan and Cumberland Counties

Timothy Gould will serve as Superior Court Judge and Cull Jordan III as District Court Judge.

June 9, 2021 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Features Interview with Former Chief Justice I. Beverly Lake Jr.

The interview was conducted in 2006 by former Associate Justice Willis Whichard.

June 4, 2021 , Press Release

Chief Justice Newby Issues New Order

Chief Justice Paul Newby issued a new order today containing Emergency Directives related to COVID-19.

May 20, 2021 , Press Release

A Celebration of Mecklenburg Declaration Day on the Latest Episode of All Things Judicial

All Things Judicial takes a deep-dive into the history, story, and controversy surrounding this event.