March 24, 2020 , Press Release

Davidson County Clerk of Superior Court's Office Change in Hours Open to the Public

Effective March 24, the clerk's office will be open to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

March 24, 2020 , Press Release

Supreme Court of North Carolina Cancels April and May Travel Sessions

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

March 20, 2020 , Press Release

Public Announcement from the Office of the Wake County Clerk of Superior Court In Response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Effective March 20, clerks counters in Wake County Justice Center and Wake County Courthouse are staffed 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday.

March 19, 2020 , Press Release

Wayne County Limited Court Schedule

See the updated court schedule for Wayne County courts in response to COVID-19.

March 19, 2020 , Press Release

Chief Justice Beasley Orders Extension of Court System Deadlines

Documents due to be filed from March 16 to April 17 will be deemed timely if received before close of business on April 17.

March 19, 2020 , Press Release

Chief Justice Beasley Names Three-Judge Panel for Court Hearing Related to Recent NC Innocence Inquiry Commission Decision

The panel will hear evidence relevant to a 2002 murder case in Forsyth County.

March 18, 2020 , Press Release

Public Announcement from the Office of the Mecklenburg County Clerk of Superior Court In Response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Mecklenburg County Clerk of Superior Court’s Office will reduce its hours of operation and staff availability, effective Thursday, March 19.

March 18, 2020 , Press Release

Chief Justice Cheri Beasley and Governor Roy Cooper Declare March 18 as Public Defender Day in North Carolina

Public Defender Day marks the 50th anniversary of the public defender system in North Carolina.

March 17, 2020 , Press Release

Chief Justice Beasley Appoints Acting Senior Resident Superior Court Judge in Judicial District 13B (Brunswick County)

Chief Justice Cheri Beasley appointed Judge Phyllis M. Gorham as acting senior resident superior court judge for Judicial District 13B.

March 17, 2020 , Press Release

Cherokee, Clay, Haywood and Graham County Schools, Law Enforcement, and Courts Start New Program to Keep Kids in School and Out of Court

Chief district court judges are working with community stakeholders to implement School Justice Partnerships in all 100 counties.

March 15, 2020 , Press Release

NC Courts Responds to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Recent memo updated several directives limiting operations of the North Carolina court system.

March 15, 2020 , Press Release

Wayne County Court System Announces Measures to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19

Local judicial officials made decisions regarding local court proceedings, including civil, criminal, domestic, jury, and more.

March 13, 2020 , Press Release

Anson, Richmond, and Scotland Counties Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Courts will remain open; however, beginning March 16 through April 17, most cases will be rescheduled. See more details.

March 13, 2020 , Press Release

Mecklenburg County Announces Temporary Modification of Court Schedule Announcement in Response to COVID-19

Updated March 18. The 26th Judicial District will operate under a limited court schedule, effective Monday, March 16, 2020.

March 13, 2020 , Press Release

Wake County Courts Response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Local judicial officials have made decisions regarding local court proceedings in a memo to the Wake County Bar.

March 13, 2020 , Press Release

Chief Justice Beasley Announces Judicial Branch Response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Effective Monday, March 16, superior court and district court proceedings will be rescheduled for at least 30 days, with some exceptions.

March 12, 2020 , Press Release

Advisory: Chief Justice Beasley Announces Judicial Branch Response to Coronavirus Health Concerns

Chief Justice Cheri Beasley will hold a press conference on March 13 to announce Judicial Branch changes due to coronavirus.

March 10, 2020 , Press Release

Free Legal Help Available to Public to Recover From and Prepare for Disasters

The first of these upcoming clinics will be in Lumberton March 25-26 and Whiteville March 26-27. 

March 6, 2020 , Press Release

ADVISORY: Innocence Inquiry Commission to Hold a Hearing for 2002 Murder Case from Forsyth County

The Commission’s executive director, Lindsey Guice Smith, will present the case to Commissioners beginning Monday, March 9.

March 3, 2020 , Press Release

Supreme Court of North Carolina Adopts Revised Mediation Rules Effective March 1

The Supreme Court has amended seven rule sets that affect mediation in North Carolina and are effective March 1, 2020.