December 5, 2022 , General News

Governor Cooper Appoints Superior Court Judge for Mecklenburg County

Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Judge Donald Cureton Jr. to serve as superior court judge in Mecklenburg County.

December 1, 2022 , Press Release

Pitt County Court Schedule Adjusted for Monday, December 5

Court will be delayed due to several swearing in ceremonies.

November 10, 2022 , General News

Governor Cooper Appoints Superior Court Judge for Guilford County

Governor Cooper appointed The Honorable Tonia Cutchin to serve as superior court Judge in Judicial District 18E.

October 31, 2022 , Press Release

Judges Recognized for Certification as Science and Technology Resource Judges

The judges have been certified as Science and Technology Resource Judges for our State by the National Courts and Sciences Institute (NCSI).

October 21, 2022 , General News

Governor Cooper Appoints Superior Court Judge for Guilford County

Stephanie L. Reese will serve as Superior Court Judge in Judicial District 18B, serving part of Guilford County.

October 3, 2022 , Press Release

North Carolina Conference of Clerks of Superior Court 2022-2023 Officers Sworn In

The 2022-2023 executive officers were sworn in by Supreme Court of North Carolina Associate Justice Phil Berger, Jr.

September 29, 2022 , Press Release

26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces a CODE GREEN – SEVERE Weather Alert for Court Operations on September 30, 2022

All morning sessions will proceed as scheduled. All afternoon sessions of court are canceled.

September 28, 2022 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Features an Interview with Historic Superior Court Judge Shirley L. Fulton

Fulton was the first African American woman prosecutor in Mecklenburg County, and first African American woman superior court judge in NC.

September 26, 2022 , General News

MEMORANDUM :: eCourts Launch Delay

In order to ensure a successful launch, the decision has been made to delay the pilot county eCourts Odyssey ICMS.

September 2, 2022 , General News

Governor Cooper Appoints District and Superior Court Judges

Governor Roy Cooper has announced the following judicial appointments to Superior Court District 4 and District Court District 26.

August 31, 2022 , General News

eCourts Target Date for Pilot County Odyssey ICMS Implementation

The Odyssey ICMS is projected to launch in four pilot counties of Harnett, Johnston, Lee, and Wake.

August 26, 2022 , General News

Governor Cooper Appoints District Attorney for Cabarrus County

Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Ashlie P. Shanley to serve as district attorney in Prosecutorial District 25 (Cabarrus County).

August 17, 2022 , Press Release

Jury Duty Scam Alert for Cumberland County

Cumberland County residents are receiving calls from someone posing as law enforcement indicating a judge has signed an arrest warrant.

August 3, 2022 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Features an Interview with former Chief Justice James G. Exum, Jr.

Exum reflects on his early life, career in the state judicial system, and the importance of the judiciary in maintaining our democracy.

July 14, 2022 , Press Release

26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces All Sessions of Court Will Operate as Normally Scheduled on July 15, 2022

The Mecklenburg County Clerk of Superior Court’s Office will be open to the public between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

July 14, 2022 , Press Release

26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Announces Court Closures Due to the Presence of Gas Odor Permeating the Courthouse

All sessions of district and superior court are cancelled for the afternoon session on Thursday, July 14, 2022.

June 17, 2022 , General News

Supreme Court Amends the North Carolina Business Court Rules

The Supreme Court’s order amending the rules was adopted on June 15 and is effective on July 1, 2022.

May 3, 2022 , Press Release

Three-Judge Panel Concludes Hearing in State v. Bryant, Et. Al.

The case arises from the murder of Nathaniel Jones on November 15, 2002.

April 26, 2022 , General News

Two Judicial Branch Employees Honored with Caswell Awards for 45 Years of Public Service

Anson County Clerk of Superior Court Marcus Hammonds and Chowan County Clerk of Superior Court Michael McArthur are the honorees.

March 14, 2022 , Press Release

Face Covering Mandate and Other COVID-19 Protocols Lifted as 26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Expands Court Operations

Administrative Order (22-R-396) addresses the use of face coverings and other COVID-19 protocols in the Mecklenburg County Courthouse.