eCourts is officially live in the four pilot counties (Harnett, Johnston, Lee, and Wake) today, Monday, February 13.

New Rule 29, “Definition of ‘Seal,’” is in furtherance of the Judicial Branch’s eCourts initiative and is effective on 13 February 2023.

Once eCourts is live, eFiling will be required for attorneys for any new filings made in these four counties.

Governor Roy Cooper has announced three new judicial appointments across the state. 

The go-live date for the four pilot counties (Harnett, Johnston, Lee and Wake) for the eCourts ICMS and eFiling will be Monday, February 13.

Judge Craig James to serve as district court judge in Judicial District 11 (Harnett, Johnston, and Lee counties).

Court will be delayed due to several swearing in ceremonies.

The funding will allow the Accountability and Recovery Court to expand its life-saving work.

Scott Conrad is appointed to serve as district court judge in Judicial District 25.

All morning sessions will proceed as scheduled. All afternoon sessions of court are canceled.