May 18, 2021 , Press Release

Chief Justice Newby Announces Task Force on ACEs-Informed Courts

To understand the impact of ACEs on children and to develop strategies for addressing adverse childhood experiences within our court system.

May 17, 2021 , Press Release

Mask Mandate to Remain in Effect Inside Mecklenburg County Courthouse

The local Administrative Order requiring face coverings for all persons entering the Mecklenburg County Courthouse shall remain in effect.

May 7, 2021 , General News

Mark Sternlicht Appointed as Superior Court Judge for Judicial District 12

Governor Roy Cooper selects Sternlicht to serve in Cumberland County.

April 23, 2021 , General News

Supreme Court Adopts Electronic-Filing Rules for the Implementation of eCourts

The Supreme Court’s order amending the rules was adopted on 21 April 2021 and is effective on 10 May 2021.

April 6, 2021 , General News

Governor Cooper Makes Four Judicial Appointments

Governor Roy Cooper announced four judicial appointments to Superior and District Courts.

April 5, 2021 , Press Release

Casey L. Calloway Named Trial Court Administrator for the 26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County)

Judge W. Robert Bell and Judge Elizabeth Trosch named Calloway as trial court administrator on April 1, 2021.

March 30, 2021 , General News

Superior Court Judge J.C. Cole Receives the Friend of the Court Award

Judge Cole will retire on March 31 after serving a long and distinguished career.

March 16, 2021 , General News

Governor Cooper Appoints Judge, District Attorney

Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Thomas Wilson to serve as Superior Court Judge in Judicial District 3B (Carteret, Craven and Pamlico co

March 12, 2021 , Press Release

26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Expands Court Operations Effective March 15, 2021

Mecklenburg County Chief District Court Judge Elizabeth Trosch entered an Administrative Order expanding court operations effective Monday.

February 26, 2021 , General News

Governor Cooper Announces Judicial Appointments

Governor Roy Cooper has announced the following judicial appointments.

February 3, 2021 , General News

Superior Court Judge Marvin Pope Retires

Buncombe County Superior Court Judge Marvin Pope retired February 1 after a 48-year legal career.

January 21, 2021 , General News

Governor Cooper Appoints Superior Court Judge

Governor Roy Cooper has appointed William “Bill” Wolfe to serve as a superior court judge in Judicial District 7C (Edgecombe and Wilson).

January 8, 2021 , General News

Governor Cooper Announces Judicial Appointments

Governor Roy Cooper today announced judicial appointments to the North Carolina Superior Court and to the North Carolina District Court.

December 13, 2020 , Press Release

10th Judicial District (Wake County) Court Operations Effective December 14, 2020

See the memo for full details regarding the modifications to court operations.

December 12, 2020 , Press Release

26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Modified Court Operations Effective December 14

Mecklenburg County will modify its court operations effective December 14, 2020. See the press release for full details.

December 11, 2020 , Press Release

Pitt County Superior Court Civil Session Canceled for December 14-18

The superior court criminal session (including probation hearings on December 15) will continue to operate during this time.

November 18, 2020 , General News

Supreme Court Amends the Rules of Appellate Procedure and Various Rules Affecting Mediation

The Supreme Court has amended rules affecting transcripts in the Rules of Appellate Procedure, and three rule sets affecting mediation.

November 9, 2020 , Press Release

Pitt County Superior Court Sessions Canceled for Week of November 9-13 Due to COVID-19 Testing

All sessions of district court will take place as scheduled.

October 22, 2020 , Press Release

UPDATED: 26th Judicial District Expanded Court Operations for October & November 2020

Find updated details on expanding criminal district court operations, clerk of court hours, virtual hearing in civil cases, and jury trials.

October 2, 2020 , General News

Cynthia P. Black Appointed as Chief Public Defender for Cumberland County

Her term commences on October 1, 2020 and expires on December 31, 2021.