February 20, 2025 , Press Release

Dates Announced for 27 Counties and N.C. Business Court to Expand Access to Justice

Dates were announced this week for the final two groups of counties and Business Court to expand access to justice with eCourts.

February 19, 2025 , General News

26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces a Code Green Severe Weather Alert for Court Operations on February 20, 2025

Due to inclement weather, all court sessions scheduled for Thursday, February 20, 2025, are delayed until 11 a.m.

February 17, 2025 , Press Release

Chief Justice Paul Newby Appoints Judge Matthew T. Houston to Business Court

Judge Matthew T. Houston is appointed as a business court judge, effective February 17, 2025, and will serve in Raleigh.

February 10, 2025 , General News

eCourts Training Resources and Track 8 Transition Information

Find eCourts training registration information and resources for the legal community and upcoming Track 8 counties launching April 28, 2025.

February 10, 2025 , General News

File & Serve (eFiling) and Portal Training Available for Attorneys and Judicial Partners Through April 2025

File and Serve (eFiling) and Portal training sessions are now available for attorneys and judicial partners through April 2025.

February 3, 2025 , Press Release

eCourts is Now Live in 13 More Counties on N.C. Coastline

Bladen, Brunswick, Carteret, Columbus, Craven, Duplin, Jones, New Hanover, Onslow, Pamlico, Pender, Robeson, and Sampson counties.

January 30, 2025 , Press Release

eCourts Conversion Continues on N.C. Coastline February 3, 2025

Track 7 counties: Bladen, Brunswick, Carteret, Columbus, Craven, Duplin, Jones, New Hanover, Onslow, Pamlico, Pender, Robeson, and Sampson.

January 21, 2025 , General News

26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces a Code Green Severe Weather Alert for Court Operations on January 22, 2025

Due to inclement weather, all court sessions scheduled for Wednesday, January 22, 2025, are canceled.

January 9, 2025 , General News

26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces a Code Green Severe Weather Alert for Court Operations on January 10, 2025

Due to inclement weather, all court sessions scheduled for Friday, January 10, 2025, will recess at 12:30 PM.

January 9, 2025 , General News

eCourts Track 7 Go-Live Timeline and Transition Process Starting January 22, 2025

To support the Track 7 transition to eCourts, there will be significant adjustments to courthouse operations the week prior in all counties.

December 17, 2024 , General News

Jury Duty Scam Alert for Mecklenburg County December 2024

Mecklenburg County residents are receiving jury service scam phone calls from someone posing as law enforcement.

December 16, 2024 , General News

Supreme Court Amends Mediation Rule Sets

The Supreme Court’s orders were adopted on December 11, 2024, and the amendments become effective on January 6, 2025.

December 13, 2024 , General News

Governor Cooper Appoints Superior Court Judge for District 17

Judge Douglas Green is appointed to serve as superior court judge in District 17 (Alamance County).

December 6, 2024 , General News

Governor Cooper Appoints Superior Court Judge for District 19

Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Chief District Court Judge Sherri Elliott to serve as superior court judge in District 19, Catawba County.

December 4, 2024 , Press Release

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.

December 2, 2024 , Press Release

New County Clerks of Court Start in December

New Ashe, Beaufort, Bertie, Halifax, and Martin clerks start December 1

November 14, 2024 , General News

Governor Cooper Appoints Superior Court Judge for Haywood and Jackson Counties

Governor Cooper appointed Judge Roy Wijewickrama to serve as superior court judge in Judicial District 43B (Haywood and Jackson counties).

November 4, 2024 , General News

eCourts Training Resources and Track 7 Transition Information

Find eCourts training registration information and resources for the legal community and upcoming Track 7 counties launching February 2025.

October 30, 2024 , General News

File & Serve (eFiling) and Portal Training Available for Attorneys and Judicial Partners Through February 2025

File and Serve (eFiling) and Portal training sessions are now available for attorneys and judicial partners through February 2025.

October 28, 2024 , Press Release

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.