February 8, 2021 , Press Release

Pitt County District Court Sessions Canceled for February 9-12 Due to COVID-19

District court cases set for court February 9 -12 will be continued administratively.

February 3, 2021 , Press Release

Chief Justice Newby Appoints Chief District Court Judge in Davidson and Davie Counties

Appointment effective February 1, 2021.

February 2, 2021 , Press Release

North Carolina Commission of Indigent Defense Services Re-appoints Juvenile and Capital Defender

Members voted to re-appoint Eric Zogry as the juvenile defender and Robert E. Sharpe as the capital defender.

January 29, 2021 , Press Release

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

Today’s order extends the stay for certain pending forfeiture proceedings to the close of business on February 28.

January 26, 2021 , Press Release

Guilford County Selected as Participant in Caitlyn's Courage Domestic Violence Electronic Monitoring Program

The pre-trial program is for defendants charged with domestic violence related crimes.

January 19, 2021 , Press Release

Pitt County District Criminal Court Sessions Canceled for January 20-22 Due to COVID-19

The courthouse and clerk of superior court’s office remain open.

January 15, 2021 , Press Release

Chief Justice Paul Newby Presents Friend of the Court Award to Judge Wanda Bryant

This award is the highest honor given by the Judicial Branch.

January 14, 2021 , Press Release

Chief Justice Paul Newby Issues Emergency Directives on COVID-19

The order replaces the expired order issued on December 14, 2020, and is effective today, January 14, 2021. 

January 14, 2021 , Press Release

Judges Installed at the North Carolina Court of Appeals

Five judges were formally installed in a virtual ceremony in the courtroom of the North Carolina Court of Appeals.

January 12, 2021 , Press Release

District Court Resumes Operations on January 19 in Bertie, Hertford, and Northampton Counties

Only people with business at the courthouse will be allowed to enter. Masks or face coverings and social distancing are required.