Alicia Marks Flowers was appointed to the Superior Court for Judicial District 14B, serving part of Cumberland County. Flowers fills the vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable Gail Adams. Flowers currently serves as Associate Dean of …
Today Governor Josh Stein announced the following judicial appointment: Cheryl Andrews McDonald to the District Court for Judicial District 31, serving Forsyth County. McDonald is filling the vacancy created after the Honorable George Cleland IV retired. …
The Chief Justice’s Commission on Professionalism (CJCP) is proud to announce that Hon. Robert (“Bob”) H. Edmunds Jr. was awarded the Lifetime Achievement in Professionalism Award for 2025, recognizing his extraordinary career, unwavering integrity, and …
The North Carolina Judicial Standards Commission (JSC) today announced an upcoming change in leadership. Executive Director Brittany Pinkham will be succeeded by Commission Counsel Patricia Flood (pictured) as JSC's next Executive Director. The …
The North Carolina Judicial Branch launched a new Case Statistics Dashboard this week that offers insight into the operation of North Carolina’s courts. Developed by the Judicial Branch’s Research, Policy, and Planning Division, the dashboard allows users …
In recognition of Native American Heritage Month, the latest episode of All Things Judicial–Beyond the Bench features an interview with Swain County Magistrate Gilbert Breedlove, whose remarkable journey of service and cultural preservation bridges the …
This week the North Carolina Technology Association named Chief Justice Paul Newby (pictured left) its Public Leader of the Year and Anthony Whitmore of the Administrative Office of the Courts its Public Sector Chief Information Officer of the Year. Both …
eCourts is officially live in 13 additional counties today, October 13, 2025: Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Cleveland, Davidson, Davie, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, McDowell, Rowan, and Rutherford counties. eCourts is now available across all 100 North …
All 100 North Carolina counties will have online access to court records and services as of Monday, October 13, 2025. The final group of counties to implement the eCourts conversion is comprised of Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Cleveland, Davidson, …
Raleigh, N.C. — Glenn D. Mack begins his role as incoming Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of the North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts (NCAOC) today. Mack succeeds current CTO Anthony Whitmore, who will remain with the Judicial Branch to …
18 SEPTEMBER 2025 ORDER OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT OF NORTH CAROLINA North Carolinians have entrusted the Judicial Branch with administering justice without favor, denial, or delay for the benefit of all North Carolina’s citizens. In …
The Governor announced the following Superior Court appointment on September 5: Timothy Rooks to the Superior Court for Judicial District 36, serving Burke and Caldwell counties. Rooks is filling the vacancy created after the Honorable Robert C. Ervin …
[Pictured above: Senior Resident Superior Court Judge Ashley Gore administers the oath as incoming President Jess Hill (Columbus) is sworn into office surrounded by his family and wife Jessica, holding the bible. Chief Justice Newby and wife, Macon, stand …
The latest episode of All Things Judicial: Beyond the Bench, the official podcast of the North Carolina Judicial Branch, features a unique and engaging conversation with Pitt County Chief District Court Judge Galen Braddy. In this special episode, Judge …
MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Legal Community NCAOC Director Ryan S. Boyce July 30, 2025 eCourts Training Resources and Track 10 Transition Information Dear Colleagues in the Legal Community, On behalf of the Judicial Branch, we are …
The Governor announced the following District Attorney appointment on July 31: Matthew T. Wareham as District Attorney in Prosecutorial District 4, serving Carteret, Craven, and Pamlico counties. Wareham is filling the vacancy created after the Honorable …
The Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the Mecklenburg County Court Security Committee, will be holding an active shooter training exercise inside the Mecklenburg County Courthouse, 832 East 4th Street, Charlotte, North Carolina …
The latest episode of All Things Judicial: Beyond the Bench, the official podcast of the North Carolina Judicial Branch, features a wide-ranging conversation with Amanda Lamb, a veteran journalist, true crime author, and podcast host with more than 30 …
eCourts is officially live in 14 additional counties today, July 21, 2025: Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Caswell, Forsyth, Madison, Mitchell, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes, Yadkin, and Yancey counties. Track 9 stretches more than 200 miles along the …
File & Serve (eFiling) and Portal training sessions are now available for attorneys and judicial partners through October 2025. Training sessions are available in-person and virtual for attorneys and judicial partners in all counties and approved for …
