February 28, 2024 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Features an Interview with Retired Superior Court Judge J.C. Cole and Former District Court Judge Janice Cole

Husband and wife who met while in law enforcement and later held consecutive judgeships in the same judicial district.

February 19, 2024 , Press Release

Retired Superior Court Judge Quentin T. Sumner Honored with Professionalism Award

Superior Court Judge Quentin T. Sumner received the Judicial District Professionalism Award for his service in the 8th Judicial District.

February 14, 2024 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Features an Interview with Forsyth County Chief Assistant District Attorney Jennifer L. Martin

Martin has served as a Forsyth County prosecutor since 1999.

February 5, 2024 , Press Release

eCourts is Now Live in Twelve Additional Counties

Now that eCourts is live, eFiling is required for attorneys for any filings (including subsequent filings in open cases) in the 12 counties.

January 31, 2024 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Features an Interview with District Attorney Spencer Merriweather 

Merriweather has served as Mecklenburg County's chief prosecutor since 2017.

January 29, 2024 , Press Release

James "Jimbo" S. Perry Named as Executive Director of the Chief Justice's Commission on Professionalism

Perry replaces former Executive Director Melvin Wright who served in this capacity until his retirement in December 2023.

January 24, 2024 , Press Release

Chief Justice Paul Newby Presents 2023 Chief Justice's Professionalism Awards

This annual award is given for dedication and commitment to the principles of professionalism and public service to North Carolinians.

January 17, 2024 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Features an Interview with Retired Chief Justice's Commission on Professionalism Executive Director Mel Wright 

Chief Justice's Commission on Professionalism's former Executive Director Mel Wright retired December 2023.

January 12, 2024 , Press Release

eCourts Expansion Announced for 2024

Millions more North Carolinians to gain online access to their courthouse.

January 11, 2024 , Press Release

North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission Announces New Leadership

The changes are the result of the expiration of terms and vacancies.

January 4, 2024 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Features an Interview with Former Forsyth County Attorney William F. Womble

Womble was the very first recipient of the Chief Justice's Professionalism Award.

January 2, 2024 , Press Release

Chief Justice Paul Newby Proclaims January 2024 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month for the Judicial Branch

January 11 is proclaimed as Human Trafficking Awareness Day.

December 21, 2023 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Features a Discussion on the History of the North Carolina Constitution

Excerpts from a 2023 discussion between Chief Justice Paul Newby and UNC Law Professor John Orth.

December 15, 2023 , Press Release

26th Judicial District Announces Operational Changes Impacting Criminal Matters in Superior and District Court

Operational changes will be implemented, effective January 2, 2024, for courtrooms 1150, 4330, 5310, 8330, 8350, 8370, and 8390.

December 15, 2023 , Press Release

Chief Justice Paul Newby Appoints Margaret Eagles as Chief District Court Judge for Wake County

Judge Eagles will begin serving as chief district court judge February 1, 2024.

December 14, 2023 , Press Release

Niccoya "Nicky" Dobson Appointed Chief Public Defender in District 4

District 4 covers Duplin, Jones, and Sampson Counties.

December 7, 2023 , Press Release

Chief Justice's Task Force on ACEs-Informed Courts Issues Final Report

The report memorializes the work of the ACEs Task Force and provides recommendations for further integration of trauma-informed care.

December 6, 2023 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Features Interview with Former Judge Lillian B. Jordan

Jordan was a role model for women seeking a career in the legal field.

November 22, 2023 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Focuses on District 11A Veterans Treatment Court

The goal of each VTC is to connect eligible veterans with benefits and treatment earned through military service.

November 8, 2023 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Features an Interview with Guilford County Attorney G. Stevenson Crihfield

Crihfield helped bring attention to mental health issues in his legal community.