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March 24, 2020 Press Release

Travel sessions of court planned for Durham, New Hanover, Cumberland, and Moore counties are canceled due to COVID-19 health concerns.

September 17, 2019 General News

View an order on September 17 from Chief Justice Beasley regarding catastrophic conditions existing in New Hanover and in Pender Counties.

June 17, 2019 Press Release

The SJP memorandum aims to keep kids in school and out of court.

June 13, 2019 Press Release

The SJP aims to keep kids in school and out of court by reducing law enforcement involvement in minor misconduct at schools.

September 21, 2018 Press Release

An order from Chief Justice Martin regarding counties affected by Hurricane Florence.

September 13, 2018 Press Release

An order from Chief Justice Martin regarding counties subject to mandatory evacuation due to Hurricane Florence.

June 19, 2018 Press Release

The Court of Appeals is holding a special session in Wilmington on June 20 at the New Hanover County Histor

March 20, 2018 General News

The Honorable J. H. Corpening II, received national recognition when he was presented with the David W. Soukup Judge of the Year Award.

November 2, 2017 General News

New Hanover County court officials today announced the launch of a new eCourts Civil Domestic Violence System.

April 27, 2017 General News

Benjamin R. David, recently received the Watson College of Education 2017 Razor Walker Award.

February 16, 2016 General News

The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners recognized retired Chief District Court Judge Gilbert Burnett.

May 8, 2015 General News

A special session of district court for Judicial Districts 5 and 13 entitled Veteran's Amnesty Day will be held.