June 11, 2021 , Press Release

Governor Roy Cooper Appoints Judges in Rowan and Cumberland Counties

Timothy Gould will serve as Superior Court Judge and Cull Jordan III as District Court Judge.

June 9, 2021 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Features Interview with Former Chief Justice I. Beverly Lake Jr.

The interview was conducted in 2006 by former Associate Justice Willis Whichard.

June 4, 2021 , Press Release

Chief Justice Newby Issues New Order

Chief Justice Paul Newby issued a new order today containing Emergency Directives related to COVID-19.

May 20, 2021 , Press Release

A Celebration of Mecklenburg Declaration Day on the Latest Episode of All Things Judicial

All Things Judicial takes a deep-dive into the history, story, and controversy surrounding this event.

May 18, 2021 , General News

eCourts CLE Opportunity Available for Attorneys and Paralegals

This one-hour eCourts CLE opportunity, From Paper to Digital: The eCourts Update, is available on-demand for attorneys and paralegals.

May 18, 2021 , Press Release

Chief Justice Newby Announces Task Force on ACEs-Informed Courts

To understand the impact of ACEs on children and to develop strategies for addressing adverse childhood experiences within our court system.

May 17, 2021 , Press Release

Mask Mandate to Remain in Effect Inside Mecklenburg County Courthouse

The local Administrative Order requiring face coverings for all persons entering the Mecklenburg County Courthouse shall remain in effect.

May 14, 2021 , Press Release

Chief Justice Newby Issues New Order

New order amends most recent order by eliminating Emergency Directive 21.

May 12, 2021 , General News

Two District Court Judges Appointed in District 22B

Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Rosalind Baker and Jon W. Myers as District Court judges.

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.

May 10, 2021 , Press Release

Chief Justice Paul Newby Begins 100 County Courthouse Tour

Tour begins in Western North Carolina and spans from Murphy to Manteo.

May 10, 2021 , Press Release

N.C. Pro Bono Resource Center Announces 2020 Pro Bono Honor Society Inductees

A total of 589 attorneys were inducted into the 2020 North Carolina Pro Bono Honor Society.

May 7, 2021 , General News

Mark Sternlicht Appointed as Superior Court Judge for Judicial District 12

Governor Roy Cooper selects Sternlicht to serve in Cumberland County.

May 7, 2021 , Press Release

New Order Issued by Chief Justice Paul Newby

Order extends most of the emergency directives an additional 30 days in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.

May 3, 2021 , Press Release

North Carolina Equal Access to Justice Commission Releases Statewide Legal Needs Assessment

This is the first statewide civil legal needs assessment in almost 20 years.

April 30, 2021 , General News

Training Opportunity on Perspectives of Blind Attorneys in North Carolina

May 20, 12:00-1:00 p.m. Participants will leave with an understanding of how to better accommodate members of the blind community.

April 28, 2021 , Press Release

Former Chief Judge Gerald Arnold Shares History of the North Carolina Court of Appeals in Latest All Things Judicial Podcast Episode

Judge Arnold shares his experience arguing before the original Court of Appeals, joining that Court as a judge then later as chief judge.

April 27, 2021 , General News

Five Judicial Branch Employees Receive Prestigious Caswell Award 

Employees are recognized for 45 years of service.

April 23, 2021 , General News

Supreme Court Adopts Electronic-Filing Rules for the Implementation of eCourts

The Supreme Court’s order amending the rules was adopted on 21 April 2021 and is effective on 10 May 2021.