September 17, 2020 , Press Release

Public Required to Make Appointment with Carteret County Clerk of Superior Court for Estates Matters

Anyone who needs to conduct business with the estates office is asked to call 252-504-4455 for assistance with scheduling an appointment.

September 15, 2020 , Press Release

Chief Justice Beasley Extends Emergency Directives in Response to COVID-19

The order extends all unexpired Emergency Directives: 2-6, 8-15, 18, 20-22.

September 14, 2020 , Press Release

Carteret County Court Sessions Canceled Through September 16

The courthouse is closed due to a positive case of COVID-19 while it is being cleaned and disinfected and employees undergo testing.

September 8, 2020 , General News

Sam Snead Appointed as Chief Public Defender for Buncombe County

Snead will begin the duties of his new position October 1, 2020.

September 4, 2020 , General News

Governor Roy Cooper Appoints Three District Court Judges

Three district court judges have been appointed to serve in Mecklenburg, Forsyth, and Orange and Chatham Counties.

September 4, 2020 , Press Release

Wake County Chief Public Defender Appointed

Deonte’ L. Thomas has been appointed as the chief public defender for Wake County.

September 2, 2020 , Press Release

North Carolina General Assembly Recognizes 50 Years of Public Defense in North Carolina

Public defenders met with members of the North Carolina General Assembly at the Legislative Building to mark the 50th anniversary.

August 31, 2020 , Press Release

Public Defenders to Convene with Legislators to Recognize 50th Anniversary of Public Defense in North Carolina

North Carolina public defenders will meet with legislators to recognize 50 years of public defenders in North Carolina.

August 31, 2020 , Press Release

North Carolina Court System Launches Free, Online Document Preparation Tool - eCourts Guide & File

Guide & File is available 24/7 in all counties for attorneys and the public to prepare court documents online in just a few steps.

August 28, 2020 , Press Release

Task Force Adopts Two More Criminal Justice Reform Recommendations

The recommendations are to include race on data reporting and to require racial equity training for court personnel.

August 26, 2020 , Press Release

Chief Justice Cheri Beasley Appoints Chief District Court Judge in Judicial District 10 (Wake County)

District Court Judge Debra S. Sasser will succeed Chief District Court Judge Robert B. Rader upon his retirement.

August 25, 2020 , General News

Sign Up for the Next North Carolina Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice Public Comment Session

Sign up to speak virtually at the first public comment session to be held in the evening on Thursday, September 3 starting at 6:00 p.m.

August 24, 2020 , Press Release

Chief Justice Beasley Extends Emergency Directives 2-6, 8, 18, and 22

The emergency directive extends Emergency Directives 2–6 and 8, and includes a modification and extension of Emergency Directives 18 and 22.

August 21, 2020 , Press Release

North Carolina Judicial Branch Celebrates Women’s Equality Day on August 26

North Carolina has a long history of trailblazing women who have served as judges and justices in our state courts.

August 21, 2020 , General News

Five Judicial Branch Employees Honored with Caswell Award for 45 Years of Service

Congratulations to those honored with the prestigious Caswell Award.

August 15, 2020 , Press Release

Chief Justice Beasley Extends Emergency Directives Regarding Jury Trials, Evictions, and Public Health Measures

Directives postpone jury trials, affect summary ejectments, and prescribe social distancing measures.

August 13, 2020 , Press Release

Pitt County Regularly Scheduled Court Sessions Resume for August 14

All court sessions were canceled on August 12 and some on August 13 due to a courthouse employee testing positive for COVID-19. 

August 12, 2020 , Press Release

Pitt County Criminal Court Sessions Cancelled for August 13

Sessions of district and superior criminal court are cancelled again for August 13 due to a court employee testing positive for COVID-19.

August 11, 2020 , Press Release

Pitt County Court Sessions Canceled for August 12

Sessions of small claims, district and superior court are canceled due to a courthouse employee testing positive for COVID-19.

August 6, 2020 , General News

National Association for Court Management (NACM) Announces New Leadership

Charleston L. Carter, trial court administrator for the 26th Judicial District, has been elected to serve on the Board of Directors.