November 6, 2024 , Press Release

Chief Justice Paul Newby Makes Judicial Appointments

The following chief district court judge appointments are effective January 1, 2025.

October 11, 2024 , General News

Buncombe County Courthouse Operations for the Week of October 14, 2024

Buncombe County Courthouse is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Find details on district and superior court cases and operations.

October 11, 2024 , Press Release

Chief Justice Newby Extends the Amended Order for Certain Western North Carolina Counties Due to Hurricane Helene

View an order extending relief for 13 weather-affected counties in western North Carolina, effective October 15, 2024.

October 2, 2024 , General News

Buncombe County Courthouse Operations Open October 8, 2024

Buncombe County Courthouse will open for essential operations beginning on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday.

September 30, 2024 , Press Release

Chief Justice Newby Issues Amended Order for Certain Western North Carolina Counties Due to Hurricane Helene

View an amended order declaring catastrophic conditions resulting from severe weather and flood advisories in multiple western counties.

July 18, 2024 , Press Release

eCourts Extends to Mountains of Western North Carolina

Eleven counties (Track 5) in western North Carolina will shift to digital court records on July 22, 2024.

July 17, 2024 , General News

File & Serve (eFiling) and Portal Training Available for Attorneys and Judicial Partners Through October 2024

File & Serve (eFiling) and Portal training sessions are now available for attorneys and judicial partners through October 2024.

June 27, 2024 , General News

eCourts Track 5 Go-Live Timeline and Transition Process Starting July 10, 2024

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

May 23, 2024 , General News

eCourts Training Resources and Track 5 Transition Information

Find eCourts training registration information and resources for the legal community and upcoming Track 5 counties.

April 8, 2024 , General News

File & Serve (eFiling) and Portal Training Available for Attorneys and Judicial Partners Now Through August 2024

eFiling and Portal training sessions are available for attorneys and judicial partners now through August 2024.

March 13, 2024 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Features an Interview with Asheville Attorney Roy W. Davis, Jr.

He worked as an attorney for 55 years and held many prestigious positions in the legal community.

March 11, 2024 , Press Release

eCourts Expansion in Western NC Set for July 22, 2024

The 11 counties in eCourts Track 5 are Buncombe, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Polk, Swain, and Transylvania.

January 5, 2023 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Features an Interview with Former Supreme Court of North Carolina Associate Justice Harry C. Martin

Martin served on the Superior Court, Court of Appeals, Supreme Court, and Cherokee Supreme Court.

July 26, 2022 , General News

Chief Justice Paul Newby's 100-County Tour Visits Avery, Buncombe, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, and Yancey Counties

At each county courthouse, Newby greets judges and courthouse personnel to thank them for their hard work and dedication.

January 4, 2022 , General News

10-Digit Dialing Now Required for Calling Judicial Offices

All calls to judicial offices and court staff will need to be made using 10-digit dialing with the area code plus the number. 

April 6, 2021 , General News

Governor Cooper Makes Four Judicial Appointments

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

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.

October 1, 2020 , Press Release

Sam Snead Appointed as Chief Public Defender for Buncombe County

Snead will begin the duties of his new position on October 1, 2020.

September 8, 2020 , General News

Sam Snead Appointed as Chief Public Defender for Buncombe County

Snead will begin the duties of his new position October 1, 2020.

April 1, 2020 , Press Release

Buncombe County and Asheville City Schools, Law Enforcement, and Courts Start New Program to Keep Kids in School and Out of Court

The SJP offers a chance for stakeholders to shine a light on programs that work at school and keep kids out of court.