Welcome to the School of Government's Superior Court Judges microsite. Superior Court Judges try civil cases involving more than $25,000, felony criminal cases, and misdemeanor and infraction appeals from District Court. For many years, faculty members at the School of Government have provided educational programs, scholarly publications, and consultation services to superior court judges.
UPCOMING EVENT
- Judicial Decision-Making for Judges - February 26-27, 2026 - Chapel Hill
- Class Action Certification Webinar - April 10, 2026 - Online
- Senior Resident Superior Court Judge Leadership Training - April 16-17, 2026 - Chapel Hill
- Capital Case Law and Death Penalty Litigation - May 4-5, 2026 - Chapel Hill
Faculty Coordinators
James E. Holshouser Distinguished Professor; Professor of Public Law and Government; Director, North Carolina Judicial College
William R. Kenan Jr. Distinguished Professor of Public Law and Government; Director, Criminal Justice Innovation Lab
Professor of Public Law and Government; Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs
Public Officials - Courts and Judicial Administration Roles
Topics - Courts and Judicial Administration