Today, Pitt County court officials announced that small claims court, all district court sessions and superior court will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 5 due to the swearing in ceremony for Sheriff Paula Dance, deputies, court bailiffs, and detention officers. 

First appearances are scheduled to begin at 9:45 a.m. 

The Pitt County Clerk of Superior Court's Office will open at 9:00 a.m. to allow the clerk of superior court, assistant clerks, and deputy clerks to be sworn in to a new term.