December 19, 2022 , Press Release

James "Jimbo" S. Perry Named as Co-Executive Director of the Chief Justice's Commission on Professionalism

Mr. Perry's tenure as co-executive director begins January 1, 2023.

December 15, 2022 , General News

Governor Cooper Announces Judicial Appointment

Governor Roy Cooper announced that he will appoint Allison Riggs to serve as a North Carolina Court of Appeals judge.

December 9, 2022 , General News

Governor Cooper Appoints Superior Court Judge for Nash County

Timothy W. Wilson will serve as Superior Court Judge in Judicial District 7A serving Nash County.

December 9, 2022 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Features an Interview with Former United States Senator Robert B. Morgan

Throughout a 50-year law practice, Morgan embodied professionalism and public service.

December 5, 2022 , General News

Governor Cooper Appoints Superior Court Judge for Mecklenburg County

Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Judge Donald Cureton Jr. to serve as superior court judge in Mecklenburg County.

December 3, 2022 , Press Release

Ragan R. Oakley Named as Assistant Director of the North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts

Oakley replaces David Hoke who is retiring after 21 years of service.

December 1, 2022 , Press Release

Pitt County Court Schedule Adjusted for Monday, December 5

Court will be delayed due to several swearing in ceremonies.

November 30, 2022 , General News

North Carolina's 8th Judicial District Receives Federal Funding to Create Adult Recovery Court

The funding will allow the Accountability and Recovery Court to expand its life-saving work.

November 29, 2022 , General News

Governor Cooper Appoints District Court Judge for Burke, Caldwell, and Catawba Counties

Scott Conrad is appointed to serve as district court judge in Judicial District 25.

November 29, 2022 , General News

Custody Mediation Video Receives Silver Award from the 43rd Annual Telly Awards

The video is part of the new domestic violence screening protocol which is being piloted in Durham County.

November 23, 2022 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Hosts Army National Guard Senior Officers for Discussion on Service During State Active Duty Missions 

Episode features senior level judge advocate officers in the North Carolina Army National Guard.

November 17, 2022 , General News

Chief Justice Paul Newby Recognizes Court Employees for Professionalism

Chief Justice Newby recently recognized three Judicial Branch employees for their professionalism.

November 10, 2022 , General News

Governor Cooper Appoints Superior Court Judge for Guilford County

Governor Cooper appointed The Honorable Tonia Cutchin to serve as superior court Judge in Judicial District 18E.

November 9, 2022 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Honors Veterans Day and United States Armed Forces with Two-Part Series

A useful discussion about legal services available to military personnel in North Carolina courts.

November 1, 2022 , General News

Additional eFiling Training Dates and Registration Now Available for Attorneys and Legal Staff

Additional virtual (Webex) training dates for File & Serve are now available for attorneys, paralegals, and legal staff to register.

October 31, 2022 , Press Release

Judges Recognized for Certification as Science and Technology Resource Judges

The judges have been certified as Science and Technology Resource Judges for our State by the National Courts and Sciences Institute (NCSI).

October 31, 2022 , Press Release

Tonya Davis Barber Appointed to the Commission on Indigent Defense Services

Barber's term runs from September 1, 2022, through August 3, 2026. 

October 27, 2022 , Press Release

Annual "Fright Court" Episode of All Things Judicial Focuses on the Old Beaufort County Courthouse

The Old Beaufort County Courthouse is allegedly haunted by the ghost of Reverend George Carawan, who was tried for murder in 1853.

October 21, 2022 , General News

Governor Cooper Appoints Superior Court Judge for Guilford County

Stephanie L. Reese will serve as Superior Court Judge in Judicial District 18B, serving part of Guilford County.

October 21, 2022 , Press Release

Chief Justice Paul Newby Proclaims the Week of October 24-28 as Innocence Inquiry Commission Week

This year marks 15 years of operation for the Innocence Inquiry Commission.