RALEIGH — Chief Justice Paul Newby has proclaimed the month of April Guardian ad Litem Child Advocate Month in North Carolina. The North Carolina Judicial Branch and Office of Guardian ad Litem (GAL) are taking this opportunity to recognize the more than 3 …
The Halifax Accountability & Recovery Court (HARC) held its inaugural graduation ceremony on April 2, 2026, recognizing the successful completion of the program by participant Wayne Parker (pictured center above) and celebrating the life-changing …
ESTABLISHED BY STATUTE IN 1983, THE NORTH CAROLINA GUARDIAN AD LITEM PROGRAM HAS BEEN SERVING ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN FOR MORE THAN 40 YEARS. IN RECOGNITION OF THE SERVICE OF NORTH CAROLINA GUARDIAN AD LITEM’S CHILD ADVOCATE VOLUNTEERS AND PRO BONO …
The North Carolina Judicial Branch and the Library of North Carolina, a division of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, are teaming up to help the public access court services online from local libraries and education campuses …
RALEIGH — Wake County residents are receiving toll scam messages via text. A notice appearing to be from the Wake County District Court states that there is an outstanding traffic violation and the recipient must either pay a fine or appear in court or …
The North Carolina Court of Appeals is pleased to announce that Judge W. Fred Gore (right) has been selected for a prestigious and highly competitive assignment as a Military Judge within the U.S. Army Reserve JAG Corps, assigned to the 150th Legal …
North Carolina courts have published new statewide forms that standardize requests for virtual court appearances to support public access to justice. Remote proceedings are a proven tool for improving court efficiency and public access. Virtual and …
Judge A. Todd Brown has announced his retirement from the North Carolina Business Court effective March 3, 2026. Chief Justice Paul Newby has designated Judge Graham Shirley (pictured right) to serve as his successor on the Business Court beginning March 3 …
Visitors arriving to the North Carolina Judicial Center in Raleigh will see the Betsy Ross 250 Flag displayed prominently at the front entrance to honor the United States of America in 2026. The commemorative banner highlights America’s enduring …
Supreme Court of North Carolina Chief Justice Paul Newby has proclaimed the week of February 7-14 as Court Reporting and Captioning Week in the Judicial Branch by way of a proclamation. This week-long event is recognized nationally by the National Court …
Pictured left to right: Darrin D. Jordan, Hon. Michael L. Robinson, Chief Justice Paul Newby, Robert E. Harrington, Allison Mullins, and James “Jimbo” Perry. The Chief Justice’s Commission on Professionalism presented its 2025 awards to five recipients …
In 2026, the United States marks 250 years since its founding on July 4, 1776, and later this year North Carolina will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the North Carolina Constitution. To honor these milestones and North Carolina’s role in the nation’s …
Supreme Court of North Carolina Chief Justice Paul Newby has proclaimed January 2026 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month and January 13, 2026, as Human Trafficking Awareness Day for the North Carolina Judicial Branch. “Human Trafficking Awareness Month …
The North Carolina Judicial Branch mourns the passing of former Chief Justice Rhoda Bryan Billings (September 30, 1937 – December 29, 2025), a distinguished jurist, educator, and trailblazer in the legal profession. Billings served with distinction as an …
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 …
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