October 7, 2020 , Press Release

Halifax County Clerk of Superior Court's Office Closed Due to COVID-19

All filings should be made at the magistrate office.

October 2, 2020 , General News

Cynthia P. Black Appointed as Chief Public Defender for Cumberland County

Her term commences on October 1, 2020 and expires on December 31, 2021.

October 1, 2020 , Press Release

Sam Snead Appointed as Chief Public Defender for Buncombe County

Snead will begin the duties of his new position on October 1, 2020.

October 1, 2020 , Press Release

North Carolina Faith and Justice Alliance to Hold Public Convening

The public is invited to attend, but must register by October 5. The public can also watch the event via livestream

September 30, 2020 , Press Release

Innocence Inquiry Commission Concludes Hearing in State v. Coatney Williams

The Commission unanimously concluded in that there was sufficient evidence of factual innocence to merit judicial review.

September 30, 2020 , Press Release

Chief Justice Beasley Orders Extension of Time in Bail Bond Forfeiture Proceedings

Today's order further extends time in certain bail bond forfeiture proceedings.

September 29, 2020 , Press Release

Mapping Reveals Extreme Racial Disparities in North Carolina Driver’s License Suspensions, New Website Offers Help

NCPBRC has created a story map project that reveals extreme racial disparities in North Carolina driver’s license suspensions by county.

September 28, 2020 , General News

Supreme Court Amends Rule 5 of the General Rules of Practice

The court’s order amending Rule 5 was adopted on September 23, 2020, and is effective on October 1, 2020.

September 25, 2020 , General News

Governor Cooper Makes Judicial Appointments

Governor Roy Cooper appointed two new district court Judges to serve Guilford and Wake counties. 

September 25, 2020 , Press Release

Innocence Inquiry Commission to Hold a Hearing on State v. Coatney Williams

The hearing is anticipated to last three days and will be livestreamed.

September 24, 2020 , General News

Tyler Technologies Security Incident

Yesterday morning, NCAOC was made aware of a security incident regarding Tyler Technologies.

September 18, 2020 , Press Release

Statement from Chief Justice Cheri Beasley on the Passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Our country has lost a great jurist in Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

September 17, 2020 , Press Release

Public Required to Make Appointment with Carteret County Clerk of Superior Court for Estates Matters

Anyone who needs to conduct business with the estates office is asked to call 252-504-4455 for assistance with scheduling an appointment.

September 15, 2020 , Press Release

Chief Justice Beasley Extends Emergency Directives in Response to COVID-19

The order extends all unexpired Emergency Directives: 2-6, 8-15, 18, 20-22.

September 14, 2020 , Press Release

Carteret County Court Sessions Canceled Through September 16

The courthouse is closed due to a positive case of COVID-19 while it is being cleaned and disinfected and employees undergo testing.

September 8, 2020 , General News

Sam Snead Appointed as Chief Public Defender for Buncombe County

Snead will begin the duties of his new position October 1, 2020.

September 4, 2020 , General News

Governor Roy Cooper Appoints Three District Court Judges

Three district court judges have been appointed to serve in Mecklenburg, Forsyth, and Orange and Chatham Counties.

September 4, 2020 , Press Release

Wake County Chief Public Defender Appointed

Deonte’ L. Thomas has been appointed as the chief public defender for Wake County.

September 2, 2020 , Press Release

North Carolina General Assembly Recognizes 50 Years of Public Defense in North Carolina

Public defenders met with members of the North Carolina General Assembly at the Legislative Building to mark the 50th anniversary.

August 31, 2020 , Press Release

Public Defenders to Convene with Legislators to Recognize 50th Anniversary of Public Defense in North Carolina

North Carolina public defenders will meet with legislators to recognize 50 years of public defenders in North Carolina.