January 19, 2022 , Press Release

26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces a CODE GREEN – SEVERE Weather Alert for Court Operations on January 19, 2022

Many court sessions are delayed. See full details for times.

January 17, 2022 , Press Release

26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces a CODE GREEN – SEVERE Weather Alert for Court Operations on January 18, 2022

Many court sessions are canceled with some exceptions and delayed openings. See full details.

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. 

December 14, 2021 , Press Release

26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces Modified Court Operations effective January 1, 2022 through January 31, 2022

The new modifications to court operations are effective January 1-31, 2022. See the attached reference chart for full details.

December 3, 2021 , General News

Governor Cooper Announces Four Judicial Appointments

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

November 24, 2021 , Press Release

Governor Cooper Appoints Superior Court Judge for Mecklenburg County

Kimberly Best will fill the vacant seat created by the retirement of Robert Bell.

November 23, 2021 , Press Release

Mecklenburg County Magistrates Marriage Ceremonies

Effective immediately, marriage ceremonies will resume Monday through Friday by appointment only, between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.

November 15, 2021 , Press Release

26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces Modified Court Operations effective December 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021

The new modifications to court operations are effective December 1-31. See the attached reference chart for full details.

November 9, 2021 , Press Release

Mecklenburg County Celebrates National Adoption Day

On November 20, the court will recognize a total of eighty-four (84) youths who have received decrees between November 2020 and October 2021

October 20, 2021 , Press Release

26th Judicial District Adopts C-COOP Pandemic Response Plan and Announces Modified Court Operations Effective November 1-30, 2021

The modifications to court operations are effective November 1-30. See the administrative order and reference chart for full details.

September 28, 2021 , Press Release

26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Modified Court Operations effective October 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021

The new modifications to court operations are effective October 1-31. See the attached quick reference chart for full details.

September 14, 2021 , Press Release

26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Modified Court Operations in effect through October 1, 2021

The current modified court schedule will remain in effect through October 1, 2021. See the attached quick reference chart for full details.

September 13, 2021 , Press Release

26th Judicial District Announces Honorable Carla Archie as New Senior Resident Superior Court Judge

Judge Archie assumed the role of senior resident superior court judge for the 26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) on September 1.

September 7, 2021 , Press Release

26th Judicial District Announces Modified Court Operations Effective September 7, 2021

Mecklenburg County court offices remain open for business. See the quick reference chart for full details on the modified court operations.

August 13, 2021 , Press Release

26th Judicial District Announces Modified Court Operations Effective August 16, 2021

Mecklenburg County will modify court operations effective August 16 and remain open for business. See more details.

August 10, 2021 , Press Release

26th Judicial District Updated Response to Protect Public Health and Slow the Spread of COVID-19 in Mecklenburg County Courthouse

All sessions of district and superior court in Mecklenburg scheduled August 11-13 will be rescheduled to a date after August 13.

August 8, 2021 , Press Release

26th Judicial District Announces Court Closures to Protect Public Health and Slow the Spread of COVID-19 in Mecklenburg County Courthouse

All previously scheduled sessions on August 9 and 10 will be rescheduled to a date after August 10 with limited exceptions.

July 30, 2021 , Press Release

26th Judicial District Prepares for Expiration of CDC Eviction Moratorium

Mecklenburg County courts have collaborated with mediation services and nonprofits to connect landlords and tenants to resources.

July 28, 2021 , Press Release

Face Covering Mandate Reinstated for Individuals Inside Mecklenburg County Courthouse

This order requires all individuals who enter the Mecklenburg County Courthouse to wear a face covering inside the building. 

June 14, 2021 , Press Release

Face Covering Mandate Lifted for Fully Vaccinated Individuals Inside Mecklenburg County Courthouse

This order is effective June 9 and rescinds and replaces provisions for face coverings and social distancing set forth in previous orders.