October 3, 2023 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Focuses on Legal Deserts and Access to Justice in Rural Communities

Almost half of NC counties are considered "legal deserts," which is defined as having fewer than one attorney per 1,000 residents.

September 25, 2023 , General News

Mecklenburg County eCourts Transition Process and Go-Live Timeline

Adjustments to courthouse operations will begin the weeks prior to October 9 to support the transition to eCourts.

September 22, 2023 , General News

Governor Cooper Appoints District Court Judge for Bladen, Brunswick, and Columbus Counties

Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Heath Nance to serve as district court judge in Judicial District 13 (Bladen, Brunswick, and Columbus).

September 19, 2023 , Press Release

Self-Representation Packet Now Available for Self-Represented Litigants Appearing Before the Supreme Court of North Carolina

The document aims to help explain the appellate court system to people who are not represented by an attorney.

September 13, 2023 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Features Interview with Criminal Defense Attorney Robert L. McMillan, Jr.

McMillan candidly shares his story and the wisdom he gained over his 50 years in the practice of law.

September 11, 2023 , General News

Governor Cooper Announces Judicial Appointments to Supreme Court and Court of Appeals

Governor Roy Cooper announced two judicial appointments: Judge Allison Riggs to Supreme Court and Carolyn Thompson to Court of Appeals.

September 8, 2023 , General News

Portal Training for Attorneys and Judicial Partners for Mecklenburg County

NCAOC has scheduled virtual training sessions for attorneys and various judicial partners. Register for a session. Additional dates added.

August 30, 2023 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Highlights Case Backlog Reduction Strategies and Successes

Strategies implemented since 2021 have reduced pending cases by 25% compared with the backlog at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

August 24, 2023 , General News

eFiling is Coming to Mecklenburg County Courts: Training Dates Announced for Attorneys and Judicial Partners

Training sessions will be offered for civil and criminal. Register for a session. Additional virtual dates added.

August 18, 2023 , Press Release

Mecklenburg County Courts Upgrade to Digital Case Management System October 9, 2023

The Mecklenburg County courts' transition to the Odyssey / Enterprise Justice platform, commonly known as eCourts, is the second track.

August 18, 2023 , Press Release

North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission Refers State v. Clarence Roberts for Hearing

A panel of three superior court judges will be appointed to hear the case in Robeson County.

August 16, 2023 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Features Interview with Former NCAOC Director Jim Drennan

Drennan served as NCAOC Director and is a retired professor from the University of North Carolina School of Government.

August 16, 2023 , Press Release

Jury Duty Scam Alert for Mecklenburg County

Mecklenburg County residents are receiving jury service scam phone calls from someone posing as law enforcement.

August 9, 2023 , Press Release

Email Scammers Claiming to Represent the Court Targeting the Public

Person County court officials have received phone calls from the public who have received emails from someone posing as a court official.

August 2, 2023 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Focuses on Brunswick County Recovery Courts

Brunswick County is just one of 37 counties that operate 71 Recovery Courts across North Carolina.

August 1, 2023 , General News

New “Address of Record with the Court”

Attorneys may update their profile at portal.ncbar.gov to include a mailing address, phone number, and email to be used for Rule 5 service.

July 21, 2023 , Press Release

Family Accountability Recovery Court Receives All Rise23 Leadership Award

This award recognizes exemplary service to the family treatment court field.

July 20, 2023 , General News

Governor Cooper Appoints District Court Judge for Durham County

Governor Cooper has appointed Kendra Montgomery-Blinn to serve as district court judge in Durham County.

July 19, 2023 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Features Tour of the Supreme Court History Room

History Room is a legal history museum containing artifacts of North Carolina's judiciary and its contributions to American Jurisprudence.

July 18, 2023 , General News

Court Employees Receive 2023 Courthouse Employee of the Year Awards

Assistant District Attorney Elizabeth Dierauf and Official Court Reporter Kimmel McDiarmid are the recipients of the most recent award.