Governor Josh Stein has appointed two district court judges: Tia Hudgins Taylor as district court judge in Judicial District 8 (Edgecombe, Nash, and Wilson counties). She will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge William Solomon. Taylor most …
On April 28, 2025, eCourts will launch in Track 8 counties: Bertie, Edgecombe, Greene, Halifax, Hertford, Lenoir, Nash, Northampton, Pitt, Wayne, and Wilson. To support the transition from paper records to electronic filing and case management, there will …
After more than 16 years of dedicated service, Chief Public Defender Jennifer Harjo will retire effective April 1, 2025. Ms. Harjo has led one of the most well-run, efficient, and effective offices for indigent defense in North Carolina, ensuring quality …
The latest episode of All Things Judicial–Beyond the Bench, the Judicial Branch podcast exploring justice beyond the courtroom, celebrates a major milestone: the 30th anniversary of the Mecklenburg County Recovery Court. Since its founding, the Recovery …
The North Carolina Human Trafficking Commission is pleased to announce the opening of its new 2025-2027 Annual Competitive Grant. In 2023, the Commission was allocated recurring funds to develop and implement a grant program to provide funds to eligible …
Governor Josh Stein has appointed Matthew Cabe to serve as district court judge in Judicial District 36 (Burke, Caldwell, and Catawba counties). Cabe will fill the vacancy created by Judge Sherri Elliott being appointed to superior court in December 2024. …
Governor Josh Stein has appointed two district court judges: Jennifer Wells as district court judge in Judicial District 1 (Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Pasquotank, and Perquimans counties). She will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of …
The Judicial Branch’s Annual Report for fiscal year 2023-24 is now available online. This report provides an overview of the Judicial Branch and discusses the highlights and successes throughout the fiscal year. The report and publications are produced …
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. §1A-1, Rule 40, and Rule 2 of the North Carolina General Rules of Practice for the Superior and District Courts, the 26th Judicial District has adopted local rules to institute a case management plan that will provide for the orderly, …
Governor Josh Stein has appointed two district court judges and one superior court judge: Chris Brooks as district court judge in Judicial District 10 (Wake County). He will fill the vacancy created after Judge Jennifer Bedford was elected to superior …
The latest episode of All Things Judicial–In Focus is now available, providing an in-depth look at significant developments in the North Carolina Judicial Branch for the month of March. This episode covers critical updates on eCourts technology, judicial …
The North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts (NCAOC) has been awarded a grant from the Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) to expedite Driving While Impaired (DWI) cases in Johnston, Mecklenburg, and Wake counties. The funding will provide …
Governor Josh Stein has appointed William "Bill" Jones to serve as district court judge in Judicial District 43 (Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon, and Swain counties). Jones will fill the vacancy created by Judge Roy Wijewickrama …
Dates were announced this week for the final two groups of counties and the North Carolina Business Court to expand access to justice for the public by converting their jurisdictions to eCourts. eCourts currently serves 62 counties, including the state’s …
The Mecklenburg County Courts have declared a CODE GREEN – SEVERE WEATHER and will operate according to the 26th Judicial District Inclement Weather Policy. Due to inclement weather, all court sessions scheduled for THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2025, will be …
The latest episode of All Things Judicial: Beyond the Bench takes listeners beyond the courtroom and into the heart of disaster recovery, featuring a compelling conversation with North Carolina Court of Appeals Judge Michael Stading and law clerks Vincenzo …
Chief Justice Paul Newby has designated Judge Matthew T. Houston as a Business Court judge effective February 17, 2025. Judge Houston has served as a special superior court judge since January 2024 and fills the sixth Business Court judgeship that is …
File & Serve (eFiling) and Portal training sessions are now available for attorneys and judicial partners through April 2025. Training sessions are available in-person and virtual for attorneys and judicial partners in all counties and approved for CLE …
MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Legal Community NCAOC Director Ryan S. Boyce February 10, 2025 eCourts Training Resources and Track 8 Transition Information Dear Colleagues in the Legal Community, On behalf of the Judicial Branch, we …
eCourts is officially live in 13 additional counties today, February 3, 2025: Bladen, Brunswick, Carteret, Columbus, Craven, Duplin, Jones, New Hanover, Onslow, Pamlico, Pender, Robeson, and Sampson counties. This includes eFiling, Portal, and Enterprise …
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