The Supreme Court of North Carolina will hold a special session in celebration of its bicentennial on January 7, 2019. Created by an act of the N.C. General Assembly in 1818, the Supreme Court of North Carolina held its first session in January of 1819 and has remained the state’s highest appellate court for 200 years.

WHEN
Monday, January 7, at 2:00 p.m. 

Seating is limited. Media who would like to attend should arrive by 1:30 p.m. and should have credentials. WRAL will provide the pool camera. 

WHERE
Justice Building, Supreme Court of North Carolina, 2 East Morgan Street, Raleigh, NC 27601

Watch it live on the N.C. Judicial Branch Facebook page.

MORE INFORMATION
The Supreme Court of North Carolina is the state’s highest court and there is no further appeal from its decisions on matters of state law. It comprises the Chief Justice, who also serves as the head of the Judicial Branch, and six associate justices, each serving eight-year terms.