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October 2, 2020 General News

Her term commences on October 1, 2020 and expires on December 31, 2021.

March 24, 2020 Press Release

Travel sessions of court planned for Durham, New Hanover, Cumberland, and Moore counties are canceled due to COVID-19 health concerns.

February 8, 2020 Press Release

Chief Justice Cheri Beasley swore in Judge Edward A. Pone as chief district court judge for Judicial District 12 covering Cumberland County.

January 15, 2020 Press Release

Chief District Court Judge Edward A. Pone will succeed Chief District Court Judge Robert Stiehl upon his retirement.

May 14, 2019 General News

Guests include Trial Court Administrator Ellen Hancox and Trial Court Coordinator Caitlin Emmons.

September 21, 2018 Press Release

An order from Chief Justice Martin regarding counties affected by Hurricane Florence.

September 11, 2018 Press Release

Cumberland County courts and Fort Bragg have partnered to offer a safer way to get domestic violence protective orders on base.

June 4, 2018 Press Release

Cumberland County court officials have launched a new eCourts Civil Domestic Violence System.

September 15, 2017 General News

Cumberland County Bar Association and 12th Judicial District Bar will honor the 240th anniversary of the North Carolina Superior Court.

August 17, 2017 General News

Lisa Scales, was announced today as successor to the interim Cumberland County Clerk of Court.

April 24, 2017 Press Release

The Court of Appeals will hold a court session on April 26 at the Historic Cumberland County Courthouse.

December 19, 2014 General News

Chief Justice Mark Martin has appointed chief district court judges: Judge Robert Stiehl (District 12) and Judge David Byrd (District 23).