By North Carolina Judicial Branch
Press Release

Beaufort County Child Support Court Canceled for Friday, January 15
In addition, all in-person civil district court cases scheduled for January 15 have been continued.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch

26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Extends Postponement of Non-Essential In-Person Hearings
This Mecklenburg County order will be in effect from January 11 until February 11.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch

Halifax County District Court Resumes Operations on Tuesday, January 19
Face coverings are required and social distancing must be observed.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch

ADVISORY: North Carolina Court of Appeals Ceremonial Investitures to be Held Virtually on January 14
The media and the public may watch the ceremony on the Judicial Branch YouTube channel.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch

Chief Justice Paul Newby Makes Judicial Appointments for Judicial Districts 11, 12, and 30
All appointments effective January 1, 2021.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch

Chief Justice Paul Newby Appoints Judge Andrew T. Heath as the New Director of the North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts
Judge Andrew T. Heath's appointment is effective today, January 8.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch

Pitt County District Court to Resume Operations and Split Criminal Court Calendars
Pitt County district courts will resume court scheduled for January 14.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch

Chief Justice and Associate Justices Installed at the Supreme Court of North Carolina
Chief Justice Paul Newby became the 30th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina.
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Judge Angelica McIntyre Appointed as Chief District Court Judge for Robeson County
She is the first Native American female chief district court judge in the State of North Carolina.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch

Donna Stroud Takes Oath and Becomes Chief Judge of the North Carolina Court of Appeals
The swearing-in occurred at the Carteret County Courthouse and was administered by Chief Justice Paul Newby.
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