Commissions | North Carolina Judicial Branch

Charged with promulgating a report and recommendation regarding artwork housed in the Supreme Court.

To enhance professionalism among North Carolina lawyers, judges, and law students.

To promote the administration of justice by recommending amendments to the Rules of Civil Procedure and the General Rules of Practice.

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

Charged with certifying and regulating mediators who serve North Carolina's courts.

To overcome barriers to justice and empower North Carolinians to meet legal needs through our leadership, collaboration and problem-solving.

Charged with examining and combating human trafficking in North Carolina.

Charged with providing an independent and balanced truth-seeking forum for credible post-conviction claims of innocence in North Carolina.

Established in 1973 to consider complaints against judges of the state’s General Court of Justice.

Independent, multidisciplinary commission for a comprehensive evaluation and recommendations of our judicial system, completed in July 2017.

Oversees the provision of legal representation to indigent defendants and others entitled to counsel under North Carolina law.

To improve efficiency and reduce liability/costs of transporting individuals from detention facilities to courthouses for court proceedings.

Makes recommendations to the General Assembly for the modification of sentencing laws and policies.

State level recommendations to promote court appearance in criminal cases and provide alternative system responses to missed appearances.