September 12, 2019 , Press Release

Statement from Chief Justice Beasley on the Passing of Former Chief Justice I. Beverly Lake, Jr.

I was saddened today to learn of the passing of former Chief Justice I. Beverly Lake, Jr.

September 12, 2019 , Press Release

North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission Holds Hearing

On September 9-10, 2019, the North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission held a hearing in State v. Kenneth Leon Evans.

September 12, 2019 , Press Release

Perquimans County Clerk of Superior Court Selected to Serve on eCourts Advisory Committee

Perquimans County Clerk of Superior Court Todd W. Tilley has been appointed to serve on the eCourts Advisory Committee.

September 10, 2019 , Press Release

Edgecombe County Community Forum September 28: Connect with the Community Resources Available to You

15th biennium Community Forum is free to the public and helps connect citizens with community resources available.

September 10, 2019 , Press Release

Chief Justice Beasley Announces Rule Changes to Strengthen Families and Support Children

Rule changes allow North Carolina attorneys to designate up to 12 weeks without court appearances when a child is born or adopted.

September 6, 2019 , Press Release

WATCH LIVE SEPT. 10: Chief Justice Beasley to Announce Rule Changes to Strengthen Families and Support Children

Tuesday, September 10, to announce efforts to strengthen families and support children in the legal community.

August 29, 2019 , Press Release

Chief Justice Beasley to Visit Randolph County

Chief Justice Cheri Beasley will spend the day in Randolph County visiting with students, court officials, and faith leaders.

August 22, 2019 , Press Release

Three-Judge Panel Makes Decision for James Blackmon

The three-judge panel unanimously concluded that Blackmon had proven that he was innocent of second-degree murder.

August 21, 2019 , Press Release

Supreme Court Celebrates Bicentennial Anniversary by Holding Two Court Sessions in Rowan County

The Rowan County judicial community will host the Supreme Court of North Carolina as part of the Court’s bicentennial celebration.

August 19, 2019 , Press Release

Chief Justice Beasley Makes New Appointments to Family Court Advisory Committee

Chief Justice Cheri Beasley has made new appointments to the Family Court Advisory Committee.

August 15, 2019 , Press Release

Chief Justice Beasley Appoints Chief District Court Judges in Judicial Districts 18 and 20B

Appoints chief district court judges in District 18 and 20B.

August 12, 2019 , Press Release

Chief Justice Beasley and Governor Cooper Announce School Justice Partnership Initiative

Chief Justice Beasley and Governor Cooper were joined by public officials today to announce the release of the SJP Toolkit.

August 9, 2019 , Press Release

Sign Up Now to Receive Updates About Supreme Court Rules

Supreme Court’s Office of Administrative Counsel offers new email subscription service to receive Supreme Court rule-related updates.

August 7, 2019 , Press Release

WATCH LIVE MONDAY: Chief Justice Beasley and Governor Cooper to Announce Official Statewide Release of School Justice Partnership Toolkit

Watch live on Facebook Monday at 11:30 a.m. as they announce the official release of the School Justice Partnership (SJP) Toolkit.

July 17, 2019 , Press Release

Judge Charlie Brown Reappointed to Lead North Carolina Sentencing and Policy Advisory Commission

As chair, Brown presides over the 28-member Commission and its subcommittees.

July 15, 2019 , Press Release

Chief Justice Beasley Tours Hurricane Damaged Court Facilities in Pender County

Chief Justice Cheri Beasley visited court personnel in Pender County where the courthouse has been unusable since Hurricane Florence.

July 12, 2019 , Press Release

Chief Justice Beasley to Tour Hurricane Damaged Court Facilities

Chief Justice Beasley is visiting the county that was heavily impacted by Hurricane Florence in the fall of 2018.

July 11, 2019 , Press Release

Governor Roy Cooper Proclaims July as Juror Appreciation Month in North Carolina

Juror Appreciation Month is an opportunity to educate the public and to recognize the importance of jury service to the community.

July 10, 2019 , Press Release

North Carolina General Assembly Passes Bill Implementing Human Trafficking Commission Recommendations

House Bill 198 implements legislative recommendations made by the N.C. Human Trafficking Commission.

July 2, 2019 , Press Release

New North Carolina Business Court Rules Effective July 1

The amended rules are effective as of July 1, 2019, and apply to all cases before the Business Court pending on or after that date.