March 15, 2024 , Press Release

Magistrate Leonardo Custis and Court Administrator Sarah Larson Receive Courthouse Employee of the Year Awards

This award is presented to courthouse personnel who exhibit the highest level of professionalism in service to their communities.

March 14, 2024 , Press Release

A. Traynham Dorn Appointed as Johnston County's First Public Defender

Ms. Dorn's work experience includes over 20 years in private practice where she represented criminal defendants in district and superior cou

March 13, 2024 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Features an Interview with Asheville Attorney Roy W. Davis, Jr.

He worked as an attorney for 55 years and held many prestigious positions in the legal community.

March 11, 2024 , Press Release

eCourts Expansion in Western NC Set for July 22, 2024

The 11 counties in eCourts Track 5 are Buncombe, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Polk, Swain, and Transylvania.

March 6, 2024 , General News

REGISTER NOW: File & Serve (eFiling) and Portal Training Available for Attorneys and Judicial Partners in March and April 2024

eFiling and Portal training sessions are now available for attorneys and judicial partners in March and April 2024.

February 28, 2024 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Features an Interview with Retired Superior Court Judge J.C. Cole and Former District Court Judge Janice Cole

Husband and wife who met while in law enforcement and later held consecutive judgeships in the same judicial district.

February 19, 2024 , Press Release

Retired Superior Court Judge Quentin T. Sumner Honored with Professionalism Award

Superior Court Judge Quentin T. Sumner received the Judicial District Professionalism Award for his service in the 8th Judicial District.

February 15, 2024 , General News

Governor Cooper Appoints District Court Judge for Alamance County

Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Douglas Green to serve as district court judge in Judicial District 17 (Alamance).

February 14, 2024 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Features an Interview with Forsyth County Chief Assistant District Attorney Jennifer L. Martin

Martin has served as a Forsyth County prosecutor since 1999.

February 9, 2024 , General News

Governor Cooper Appoints Superior Court Judge for New Hanover and Pender Counties

Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Ricardo Jensen to serve as superior court judge in Judicial District 6 (New Hanover and Pender Counties).

February 7, 2024 , General News

Track 4 eCourts Training Registration and Resources

Find Track 4 eCourts training registration information and resources for the legal community.

February 5, 2024 , Press Release

eCourts is Now Live in Twelve Additional Counties

Now that eCourts is live, eFiling is required for attorneys for any filings (including subsequent filings in open cases) in the 12 counties.

January 31, 2024 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Features an Interview with District Attorney Spencer Merriweather 

Merriweather has served as Mecklenburg County's chief prosecutor since 2017.

January 29, 2024 , Press Release

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

Perry replaces former Executive Director Melvin Wright who served in this capacity until his retirement in December 2023.

January 24, 2024 , Press Release

Chief Justice Paul Newby Presents 2023 Chief Justice's Professionalism Awards

This annual award is given for dedication and commitment to the principles of professionalism and public service to North Carolinians.

January 23, 2024 , General News

eCourts Track 3 Go-Live Timeline and Transition Process Starting January 24, 2024

To support the transition to eCourts, there will be significant adjustments to courthouse operations the week prior.

January 17, 2024 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Features an Interview with Retired Chief Justice's Commission on Professionalism Executive Director Mel Wright 

Chief Justice's Commission on Professionalism's former Executive Director Mel Wright retired December 2023.

January 12, 2024 , Press Release

eCourts Expansion Announced for 2024

Millions more North Carolinians to gain online access to their courthouse.

January 11, 2024 , Press Release

North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission Announces New Leadership

The changes are the result of the expiration of terms and vacancies.

January 8, 2024 , General News

26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces Code-Green Severe Weather Alert for Court Operations on January 9, 2024

Due to inclement weather, all court sessions scheduled for TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2024, have been canceled and all matters will be rescheduled.