February 3, 2021 , Press Release

Chief Justice Newby Appoints Chief District Court Judge in Davidson and Davie Counties

Appointment effective February 1, 2021.

February 2, 2021 , Press Release

North Carolina Commission of Indigent Defense Services Re-appoints Juvenile and Capital Defender

Members voted to re-appoint Eric Zogry as the juvenile defender and Robert E. Sharpe as the capital defender.

January 29, 2021 , Press Release

Chief Justice Newby Orders Extension of Time in Bail Bond Forfeiture Proceedings

Today’s order extends the stay for certain pending forfeiture proceedings to the close of business on February 28.

January 26, 2021 , Press Release

Guilford County Selected as Participant in Caitlyn's Courage Domestic Violence Electronic Monitoring Program

The pre-trial program is for defendants charged with domestic violence related crimes.

January 21, 2021 , General News

Governor Cooper Appoints Superior Court Judge

Governor Roy Cooper has appointed William “Bill” Wolfe to serve as a superior court judge in Judicial District 7C (Edgecombe and Wilson).

January 19, 2021 , Press Release

Pitt County District Criminal Court Sessions Canceled for January 20-22 Due to COVID-19

The courthouse and clerk of superior court’s office remain open.

January 15, 2021 , General News

New Codification Available for the North Carolina Rules of Appellate Procedure

It includes transcript-related amendments approved on November 17, which are effective for cases that are appealed on or after January 1.

January 15, 2021 , Press Release

Chief Justice Paul Newby Presents Friend of the Court Award to Judge Wanda Bryant

This award is the highest honor given by the Judicial Branch.

January 14, 2021 , Press Release

Chief Justice Paul Newby Issues Emergency Directives on COVID-19

The order replaces the expired order issued on December 14, 2020, and is effective today, January 14, 2021. 

January 14, 2021 , Press Release

Judges Installed at the North Carolina Court of Appeals

Five judges were formally installed in a virtual ceremony in the courtroom of the North Carolina Court of Appeals.

January 12, 2021 , Press Release

District Court Resumes Operations on January 19 in Bertie, Hertford, and Northampton Counties

Only people with business at the courthouse will be allowed to enter. Masks or face coverings and social distancing are required.

January 11, 2021 , Press Release

Beaufort County Child Support Court Canceled for Friday, January 15

In addition, all in-person civil district court cases scheduled for January 15 have been continued.

January 11, 2021 , Press Release

26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Extends Postponement of Non-Essential In-Person Hearings

This Mecklenburg County order will be in effect from January 11 until February 11.

January 11, 2021 , Press Release

Halifax County District Court Resumes Operations on Tuesday, January 19

Face coverings are required and social distancing must be observed. 

January 11, 2021 , Press Release

ADVISORY: North Carolina Court of Appeals Ceremonial Investitures to be Held Virtually on January 14

The media and the public may watch the ceremony on the Judicial Branch YouTube channel.

January 8, 2021 , Press Release

Chief Justice Paul Newby Makes Judicial Appointments for Judicial Districts 11, 12, and 30

All appointments effective January 1, 2021.

January 8, 2021 , General News

Governor Cooper Announces Judicial Appointments

Governor Roy Cooper today announced judicial appointments to the North Carolina Superior Court and to the North Carolina District Court.

January 8, 2021 , Press Release

Chief Justice Paul Newby Appoints Judge Andrew T. Heath as the New Director of the North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts

Judge Andrew T. Heath's appointment is effective today, January 8.

January 6, 2021 , Press Release

Pitt County District Court to Resume Operations and Split Criminal Court Calendars

Pitt County district courts will resume court scheduled for January 14.

January 6, 2021 , Press Release

Chief Justice and Associate Justices Installed at the Supreme Court of North Carolina

Chief Justice Paul Newby became the 30th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina.