News | North Carolina Judicial Branch

February 20, 2025 Press Release

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

December 19, 2024 Press Release

Judge Robert A. Mullinax, Jr. has been appointed as chief district court judge for Burke, Caldwell, and Catawba counties (District 36).

October 28, 2024 Press Release

Jurors will begin receiving jury service payments on pre-paid debit cards in lieu of paper checks starting in 30+ counties this month.

September 30, 2024 Press Release

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

November 29, 2022 General News

Scott Conrad is appointed to serve as district court judge in Judicial District 25.

November 17, 2022 General News

Chief Justice Newby recently recognized three Judicial Branch employees for their professionalism.

July 25, 2022 Press Release

The tour began in May 2021 and after today's visits, Newby will have visited 74 county courthouses across North Carolina.

January 4, 2022 General News

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

July 13, 2020 Press Release

The courthouse remains open for business.

June 18, 2020 Press Release

The courthouse has been sanitized and remains open for business at this time.

December 6, 2018 General News

Multiple courthouses are currently experiencing telephone service outages.