July 14, 2022 , Press Release

26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces Court Closures Due to the Presence of Gas Odor Permeating the Courthouse

All sessions of district and superior court are cancelled for the afternoon session on Thursday, July 14, 2022.

July 6, 2022 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Features an Interview with former U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Allyson Duncan

Judge Duncan reflects on her family, legal service, and professionalism in the North Carolina legal system.   

July 1, 2022 , Press Release

Chief Justice Newby Proclaims July 2022 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.”

June 29, 2022 , Press Release

Chief Justice Newby Praises Judicial Branch Budget Enhancement

Chief Justice Newby urged lawmakers and the Governor to pass the proposed budget into law as soon as possible.

June 28, 2022 , Press Release

Chief Justice Paul Newby Resumes 100-County Tour with Visits to 10 North Carolina Counties

The tour began in May 2021 and after tomorrow's visits, Newby will have visited  67 county courthouses across North Carolina.

June 28, 2022 , Press Release

Court Reporters Participate in Oral History Project

Court reporters participated in a community service project during their annual educational conference.

June 27, 2022 , Press Release

26th Judicial District Announces Changes To Scheduling In Courtrooms 1130 And 1150

The next phase involves the scheduling of cases in Courtrooms 1130 and 1150.

June 22, 2022 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Focuses on North Carolina Magistrates

Magistrates are often the public's first contact with judicial review.

June 21, 2022 , Press Release

Murder Conviction Vacated as a Result of North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission Investigation

On June 16, Forsyth County Superior Court Judge Richard Gottlieb vacated the conviction of Merritt Williams.

June 8, 2022 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Features an Interview with former Chief Justice Burley Mitchell

Mitchell created the Chief Justice's Commission on Professionalism with the mission to enhance professionalism among NC lawyers.