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.

January 11, 2021 , 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.

January 11, 2021 , Press Release

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.

January 11, 2021 , Press Release

Halifax County District Court Resumes Operations on Tuesday, January 19

Face coverings are required and social distancing must be observed. 

January 11, 2021 , Press Release

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.

January 8, 2021 , Press Release

Chief Justice Paul Newby Makes Judicial Appointments for Judicial Districts 11, 12, and 30

All appointments effective January 1, 2021.

January 8, 2021 , Press Release

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.

January 6, 2021 , Press Release

Pitt County District Court to Resume Operations and Split Criminal Court Calendars

Pitt County district courts will resume court scheduled for January 14.

January 6, 2021 , Press Release

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.