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.

October 11, 2024 , Press Release

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.

September 30, 2024 , Press Release

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.

July 18, 2024 , Press Release

eCourts Extends to Mountains of Western North Carolina

Eleven counties (Track 5) in western North Carolina will shift to digital court records on July 22, 2024.

July 17, 2024 , General News

File & Serve (eFiling) and Portal Training Available for Attorneys and Judicial Partners Through October 2024

File & Serve (eFiling) and Portal training sessions are now available for attorneys and judicial partners through October 2024.

June 27, 2024 , General News

eCourts Track 5 Go-Live Timeline and Transition Process Starting July 10, 2024

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

May 23, 2024 , General News

eCourts Training Resources and Track 5 Transition Information

Find eCourts training registration information and resources for the legal community and upcoming Track 5 counties.

April 8, 2024 , General News

File & Serve (eFiling) and Portal Training Available for Attorneys and Judicial Partners Now Through August 2024

eFiling and Portal training sessions are available for attorneys and judicial partners now through August 2024.

March 11, 2024 , Press Release

eCourts Expansion in Western NC Set for July 22, 2024

The 11 counties in eCourts Track 5 are Buncombe, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Polk, Swain, and Transylvania.

January 12, 2023 , General News

Governor Cooper Announces Three Judicial Appointments

Governor Roy Cooper has announced three new judicial appointments across the state. 

January 4, 2022 , General News

10-Digit Dialing Now Required for Calling Judicial Offices

All calls to judicial offices and court staff will need to be made using 10-digit dialing with the area code plus the number. 

August 5, 2021 , Press Release

Transylvania County Courts Adjusting Operations Due to COVID-19

District criminal court is canceled for August 5 and August 10. Superior criminal court is canceled for August 9-11.

May 3, 2021 , General News

Andrew Murray Appointed D.A. for District 42

Governor Roy Cooper tabs Murray as acting district attorney for Henderson, Polk, and Transylvania counties.

March 1, 2021 , Press Release

UPDATE :: Transylvania County Courts Closing Early Through March 5 Due to COVID-19

Adjustments are being made to the operations of the courthouse, courts, and clerk's office through March 5.

April 1, 2019 , General News

Governor Cooper Makes Judicial Appointments in District Court Districts 3B, 29A and 29B

Governor Roy Cooper has appointed district court judges in districts 3B, 29A and 29B.

November 1, 2018 , General News

Governor Cooper Announces Judicial Appointments to Districts 16A and 29B

Governor Roy Cooper has announced the following judicial appointments to superior court districts 16A and 29B.

October 22, 2018 , General News

Governor Cooper Announces Judicial Appointments to Districts 8, 18 and 29B

Governor Roy Cooper has announced the following judicial appointments to Districts 8, 18 and 29B.

June 29, 2018 , Press Release

Chief Justice Martin Appoints Judge Thomas McAvoy Brittain Jr. as Chief District Court Judge in Judicial District 29B

Chief Justice Mark Martin has appointed Judge Thomas McAvoy Brittain Jr.