November 26, 2019 , Press Release

Chief Justice Beasley to Swear-in New Chief District Court Judge

Chief Justice Cheri Beasley will swear-in Judge Robert K. Martelle as Chief District Court Judge for Judicial District 29A.

November 20, 2019 , Press Release

Foster Care Adoptions Finalized as Part of Mecklenburg County 16th Annual National Adoption Day Event

Adopted children and families will be recognized on Saturday, November 23, beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the Mecklenburg County Courthouse.

November 20, 2019 , Press Release

Domestic Violence eFiling System Now Available in Mecklenburg County to Increase Victim Safety

The new system provides electronic filing for protective orders with the assistance of a domestic violence advocate.

November 20, 2019 , Press Release

Chief Justice Beasley Presents Court’s Highest Award to Whichard and Miskimon for Civics Education Service Related to Bicentennial

Justice Willis Whichard and attorney Scott Miskimon were presented with Friend of the Court awards for their service to the Judicial Branch.

November 18, 2019 , General News

Chief Justice Beasley Appoints Chief District Court Judge in Judicial District 4 Covering Duplin, Jones, Onslow, and Sampson Counties

Judge Sarah Seaton will succeed Chief District Court Judge Paul Hardison upon his retirement December 1, 2019. 

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.

November 13, 2019 , Press Release

Pitt County Schools, Law Enforcement, and Courts Start New Program to Keep Kids in School and Out of Court

Local court, school, law enforcement, juvenile justice and county officials convened to sign the  SJP Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

November 12, 2019 , Press Release

Supreme Court Celebrates 200th Anniversary by Holding Court Sessions in Guilford, Orange, and Johnston Counties

The Supreme Court of North Carolina will hold court sessions in Greensboro, Hillsborough, and Smithfield on November 18, 19, and 22.

November 6, 2019 , General News

Pitt County Launches School Justice Partnership for Students

Program to focus on keeping kids in school and out of court.

November 6, 2019 , Press Release

Swearing-In Ceremony for District Court Judge J. Rex Marvel

The swearing-in ceremony for District Court Judge J. Rex Marvel will be held on Friday, November 8, 2019, at 1:00 p.m.

November 5, 2019 , Press Release

All Rise! North Carolina Museum of History Exhibit Celebrates the 200th Anniversary of the Supreme Court of North Carolina

Law and Justice: The Supreme Court of North Carolina, 1819–2019 opens November 15 through May 2020.

November 5, 2019 , General News

Delegates from Azerbaijan Learn About North Carolina and American Legal System

The delegates’ week-long agenda provided them with an overview of the North Carolina Judicial Branch and American legal system.

October 25, 2019 , Press Release

Chief Justice Beasley Makes Appointments to the Rules Advisory Commission

The Rules Advisory Commission was created by the Supreme Court of North Carolina in September to recommend changes to court rules.

October 23, 2019 , Press Release

Supreme Court Library Receives Law License of North Carolina’s First Woman Lawyer

Tabitha Holton’s 1878 law license is now part of the Supreme Court of North Carolina’s collection of historic legal artifacts.

October 22, 2019 , Press Release

Chief Justice Beasley Presents Court's Highest Award to Three Recipients

Court of Appeals Chief Judge Linda McGee, Attorney Tom Davis, Writer/Director Tom Earnhardt were presented with Friend of the Court awards.

October 21, 2019 , Press Release

“Self-Help Packet” Now Available for Self-Represented Litigants Seeking Simple Divorce

The packet is accessible online and provides guidance to an unrepresented party desiring to file for a simple divorce. 

October 17, 2019 , Press Release

Statement from Chief Justice Cheri Beasley Regarding Guilford County Chief District Court Judge Thomas Jarrell

We are shocked and saddened by the news from Judge Tom Jarrell's autopsy results.

October 14, 2019 , Press Release

Former Chief Justice Beasley Declares Third Week of October 2019 as North Carolina Conflict Resolution Week

Conflict Resolution Week is intended to recognize the importance of dispute resolution to the State, its courts, and its citizens. 

October 7, 2019 , General News

Governor Cooper Appoints Rowan County Chief District Court Judge Charlie Brown to Governor’s Crime Commission

Brown will fulfill the unexpired term of Guilford County Chief District Court Judge Tom Jarrell, who died unexpectedly August 3, 2019.

October 3, 2019 , Press Release

North Carolina State Bar Target of Ransomware Attack

A cybersecurity incident occurred this week at the State Bar.