Courts Commission

Commission Details

Board Website 
Board Website
Long Name 
North Carolina Courts Commission
Department 
Justice
Governor Appointments 
7
Total Board Positions 
31
Cite Name 
N.C. Gen. Stat.
Cite Number 
§ 7A-506
Ethics 
No
Term Length 
4 Years
Purpose 
The commission continuously studies the structure, organization, jurisdiction, procedures and personnel of the Judicial Department & the General Court of Justice and makes recommendations to the General Assembly for such changes therein to facilitate the administration of justice. ** Governor shall appoint one member who is not an attorney.

Current Members


Member Name 
Appointment Date 
Term End Date 
Term Type 
Requirements 
Todd M. Williams 7/1/20236/30/2027LimitedDistrict Attorney
William Farris 7/1/20216/30/2025LimitedPracticing Attorney
Lisa A. Scales 10/8/20196/30/2027LimitedClerk Of Superior Court / Attorney
Marcia H. Morey 1/10/20196/30/2025LimitedMember Of General Assembly / Attorney
Brandon Lofton 9/14/20236/30/2025LimitedMember Of General Assembly / Attorney
Valencia A. Applewhite 7/1/20236/30/2027LimitedMember Of General Assembly / Non - Attorney
Rev. Gregory B. Drumwright11/19/20186/30/2025LimitedPublic Member who shall not be an attorney nor an officer or employee of the Judicial Department


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