By North Carolina Judicial Branch
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.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
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.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
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.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
North Carolina Court of Appeals to Change Days for Filing Opinions in 2025
Effective January 1, 2025, the Court of Appeals is changing its opinion filing days to the first and third Wednesdays of the month.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
Chief Justice Paul Newby Appoints Chief District Court Judge in District 36
Judge Robert A. Mullinax, Jr. has been appointed as chief district court judge for Burke, Caldwell, and Catawba counties (District 36).
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
Chief Justice Paul Newby Appoints Chief District Court Judges in Districts 9 and 43
Judge Donna Forga for District 43 is effective December 4, and Judge Curtis Stackhouse for District 9 is effective January 1.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
All Things Judicial Features Nine Former NCAOC Directors in Roundtable Discussion
The directors begin Part 1 by discussing how they received the "call of duty" from their respective chief justices.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
New County Clerks of Court Start in December
New Ashe, Beaufort, Bertie, Halifax, and Martin clerks start December 1
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
All Things Judicial Features an Interview with Charlotte Attorney Joseph W. Grier, Jr.
Grier was a WWII veteran, pioneer of desegregation, and an attorney for more than 60 years.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
Chief Justice Paul Newby Makes Judicial Appointments
The following chief district court judge appointments are effective January 1, 2025.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
Mecklenburg County Celebrates National Adoption Day November 23, 2024
Children and their families will be recognized at the courthouse for their adoption in celebration of National Adoption Day.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
Fright Court Podcast Episode Features Paranormal Case Law and the Story Behind Caswell County Courthouse's Reported Haunting
Does state senator John Walter Stephens haunt the Historic Caswell County Courthouse? You be the Judge!
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
North Carolina Implementing Convenient Debit Card Payments for Jury Service
Jurors will begin receiving jury service payments on pre-paid debit cards in lieu of paper checks starting in 30+ counties this month.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
Chief Justice Paul Newby Appoints Rebecca Eggers-Gryder as Chief District Court Judge for District 35
Judge Eggers-Gryder to serve District 35 (Avery, Madison, Mitchell, Watauga, and Yancey counties) effective January 1, 2025.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
eCourts is Now Live in 11 More Counties in Southern and Central Piedmont
Anson, Cabarrus, Cumberland, Hoke, Montgomery, Moore, Randolph, Richmond, Scotland, Stanly, and Union counties adopt digital records.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
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.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
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.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
MEDIA ADVISORY: North Carolina Court of Appeals to Hold Session at Nash County Courthouse
Oral arguments in two cases begin at 2:00 p.m.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
Chief Justice Newby Issues Order for Brunswick, Columbus, New Hanover, and Pender Counties
View an order declaring catastrophic conditions resulting from severe weather and flood advisories in these counties.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch
All Things Judicial Recognizes Constitution Day on September 17
Visit and learn about one of America's colonial courthouses, the Historic 1767 Chowan County Courthouse.
By North Carolina Judicial Branch