March 11, 2025 , Press Release

26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces Superior Court Division Civil Local Rules Changes and Invitation for Public Comments

Written comments are welcome on each proposed new and revised rule. The comment period is open from March 11, 2025, to April 1, 2025.

March 5, 2025 , General News

Governor Stein Appoints District and Superior Court Judges for Districts 10, 14, and 22

Governor Josh Stein has appointed two district court judges and one superior court judge for District 10, 14, and 22.

March 5, 2025 , Press Release

New Episode of "All Things Judicial–In Focus" Covers North Carolina Judicial Branch News

Listen now for news highlights for March 2025.

February 25, 2025 , Press Release

North Carolina Courts Receive $147,000 Grant to Expedite DWI Cases

The Governor’s Highway Safety Program grant will expedite Driving While Impaired (DWI) cases in Johnston, Mecklenburg, and Wake counties.

February 20, 2025 , General News

Governor Stein Appoints District Court Judge for District 43

Governor Josh Stein has appointed William "Bill" Jones to serve as district court judge in Judicial District 43.

February 20, 2025 , Press Release

Dates Announced for 27 Counties and N.C. Business Court to Expand Access to Justice

Dates were announced this week for the final two groups of counties and Business Court to expand access to justice with eCourts.

February 19, 2025 , General News

26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces a Code Green Severe Weather Alert for Court Operations on February 20, 2025

Due to inclement weather, all court sessions scheduled for Thursday, February 20, 2025, are delayed until 11 a.m.

February 19, 2025 , Press Release

North Carolina Judicial Branch Podcast Highlights Judge and Law Clerks Who Volunteered in Hurricane Recovery Efforts

Guests are NC Court of Appeals Judge Michael Stading and law clerks Vincenzo Conciatori and Tomas Nazer-Paniagua.

February 17, 2025 , Press Release

Chief Justice Paul Newby Appoints Judge Matthew T. Houston to Business Court

Judge Matthew T. Houston is appointed as a business court judge, effective February 17, 2025, and will serve in Raleigh.

February 10, 2025 , General News

eCourts Training Resources and Track 8 Transition Information

Find eCourts training registration information and resources for the legal community and upcoming Track 8 counties launching April 28, 2025.

February 10, 2025 , General News

File & Serve (eFiling) and Portal Training Available for Attorneys and Judicial Partners Through April 2025

File and Serve (eFiling) and Portal training sessions are now available for attorneys and judicial partners through April 2025.

February 3, 2025 , Press Release

eCourts is Now Live in 13 More Counties on N.C. Coastline

Bladen, Brunswick, Carteret, Columbus, Craven, Duplin, Jones, New Hanover, Onslow, Pamlico, Pender, Robeson, and Sampson counties.

January 30, 2025 , Press Release

eCourts Conversion Continues on N.C. Coastline February 3, 2025

Track 7 counties: Bladen, Brunswick, Carteret, Columbus, Craven, Duplin, Jones, New Hanover, Onslow, Pamlico, Pender, Robeson, and Sampson.

January 24, 2025 , Press Release

Task Force on Trauma-Informed Courts Plans More Progress in 2025

Chief Justice’s Task Force on ACEs-Informed Courts met this week to discuss how to further implement trauma-informed practices and more.

January 21, 2025 , General News

26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces a Code Green Severe Weather Alert for Court Operations on January 22, 2025

Due to inclement weather, all court sessions scheduled for Wednesday, January 22, 2025, are canceled.

January 17, 2025 , Press Release

Judge Tom Murry Sworn In as Judge of the North Carolina Court of Appeals

Investiture ceremony was held at the historic North Carolina State Capitol on Thursday, January 16.

January 9, 2025 , General News

26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces a Code Green Severe Weather Alert for Court Operations on January 10, 2025

Due to inclement weather, all court sessions scheduled for Friday, January 10, 2025, will recess at 12:30 PM.

January 9, 2025 , General News

eCourts Track 7 Go-Live Timeline and Transition Process Starting January 22, 2025

To support the Track 7 transition to eCourts, there will be significant adjustments to courthouse operations the week prior in all counties.

January 9, 2025 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Features Part 2 of Former NCAOC Directors' Roundtable Discussion

The directors continue in Part 2 by discussing AOC's changes and funny anecdotes from their tenures.

January 7, 2025 , Press Release

North Carolina Human Trafficking Commission Announces New Annual Grant

The grant program will provide funds to eligible organizations providing direct services to victims of human trafficking.