February 19, 2025 , Press Release

North Carolina Judicial Branch Podcast Highlights Judge and Law Clerks Who Volunteered in Hurricane Recovery Efforts

Guests are NC Court of Appeals Judge Michael Stading and law clerks Vincenzo Conciatori and Tomas Nazer-Paniagua.

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 24, 2025 , Press Release

Task Force on Trauma-Informed Courts Plans More Progress in 2025

Chief Justice’s Task Force on ACEs-Informed Courts met this week to discuss how to further implement trauma-informed practices and more.

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 17, 2025 , Press Release

Judge Tom Murry Sworn In as Judge of the North Carolina Court of Appeals

Investiture ceremony was held at the historic North Carolina State Capitol on Thursday, January 16.

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.

January 9, 2025 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Features Part 2 of Former NCAOC Directors' Roundtable Discussion

The directors continue in Part 2 by discussing AOC's changes and funny anecdotes from their tenures.

January 7, 2025 , Press Release

North Carolina Human Trafficking Commission Announces New Annual Grant

The grant program will provide funds to eligible organizations providing direct services to victims of human trafficking.

January 3, 2025 , General News

Governor Stein Appoints District Attorney in Prosecutorial District 2

Thomas Anglim appointed as district attorney in Prosecutorial District 2 (Beaufort, Hyde, Martin, Tyrrell, and Washington counties).

December 20, 2024 , Press Release

North Carolina Court of Appeals to Change Days for Filing Opinions in 2025

Effective January 1, 2025, the Court of Appeals is changing its opinion filing days to the first and third Wednesdays of the month.

December 19, 2024 , Press Release

Chief Justice Paul Newby Appoints Chief District Court Judge in District 36

Judge Robert A. Mullinax, Jr. has been appointed as chief district court judge for Burke, Caldwell, and Catawba counties (District 36).

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.