May 16, 2024 , Press Release

North Carolina Judicial Branch Launches Holistic Hope Mental Health Diversion Program

The new program is located in the Second Judicial District which includes Beaufort, Hyde, Martin, Tyrrell, and Washington counties.

May 1, 2024 , Press Release

Chief Justice Paul Newby Proclaims May 2024 as Treatment Court Month for the North Carolina Judicial Branch

As of February 2024, there are a total of 65 treatment courts serving 35 North Carolina counties.

February 19, 2024 , Press Release

Retired Superior Court Judge Quentin T. Sumner Honored with Professionalism Award

Superior Court Judge Quentin T. Sumner received the Judicial District Professionalism Award for his service in the 8th Judicial District.

November 22, 2023 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Focuses on District 11A Veterans Treatment Court

The goal of each VTC is to connect eligible veterans with benefits and treatment earned through military service.

November 8, 2023 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Features an Interview with Guilford County Attorney G. Stevenson Crihfield

Crihfield helped bring attention to mental health issues in his legal community.

November 2, 2023 , Press Release

North Carolina Collaboratory to Study N.C. Treatment Courts

This strategic plan is an opportunity to address the impacts of the opioid crisis and other substance addictions harming communities.

October 16, 2023 , Press Release

North Carolina State Leaders Hold Behavioral Health Roundtable

The roundtable was an opportunity for North Carolina state leaders to use the Miami-Dade Criminal Mental Health Project as a model.

August 2, 2023 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Focuses on Brunswick County Recovery Courts

Brunswick County is just one of 37 counties that operate 71 Recovery Courts across North Carolina.

May 1, 2023 , Press Release

Chief Justice Paul Newby Proclaims May 2023 as Treatment Court Month for the North Carolina Judicial Branch

As of January 2023, there are a total of 71 treatment courts serving 37 North Carolina counties.

January 18, 2023 , Recovery Court

National Association of Drug Court Professionals Selects North Carolina’s Recovery Courts to Build New Training Infrastructure

The National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP) plans to work with North Carolina court officials to build new training.

February 18, 2022 , Press Release

Chief Justice Paul Newby Honored Ola M. Lewis at Courthouse Dedication Ceremony

Judge Lewis was the longest serving woman trial court judge in North Carolina history.

November 4, 2021 , Press Release

Family Accountability and Recovery Court Program Named as a Model for Other Communities

The Family Accountability and Recovery Court selected to serve as an example for other rural communities to follow.

May 12, 2021 , Press Release

Latest All Things Judicial Podcast Episode Focuses on North Carolina's Recovery Courts

Guests include Special Superior Court Judge J. Stanly Carmical, District Court Judge James H. Faison, and Janeanne Gonzales.

February 3, 2021 , General News

Superior Court Judge Marvin Pope Retires

Buncombe County Superior Court Judge Marvin Pope retired February 1 after a 48-year legal career.

January 1, 2021 , Press Release

Donna Stroud Takes Oath and Becomes Chief Judge of the North Carolina Court of Appeals

The swearing-in occurred at the Carteret County Courthouse and was administered by Chief Justice Paul Newby.

November 12, 2020 , General News

North Carolina Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice Co-Chairs Release Joint Statement

Co-chairs of the Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice release statement on Sheriff Association reforms.

July 14, 2020 , Press Release

Pitt County Courts to Hold First Session of Behavioral Health Treatment Court

The BHTC combines court supervision with mental health treatment.

December 30, 2019 , Press Release

Statement from Chief Justice Cheri Beasley on the Passing of Judge Ola M. Lewis

Judge Lewis served as senior resident superior court judge for Judicial District 13B (Brunswick County).

November 14, 2019 , Press Release

Chief Justice Beasley Convenes District Court Judges for Workshop on Implementing School Justice Partnerships and Recovery Courts

The purpose of the workshop is to create action plans for the implementation of School Justice Partnerships (SJP) and Recovery Courts.

September 10, 2019 , Press Release

Edgecombe County Community Forum September 28: Connect with the Community Resources Available to You

15th biennium Community Forum is free to the public and helps connect citizens with community resources available.