Criminal Law UpdatesThe Durham County Courthouse is open for certain types of business before the Court.
While public access is extremely restricted, some legal matters must be heard due to Constitutional and statutory requirements.
Even under the Coronavirus lockdown rules that are in place, mandatory hearings may include things like bond hearings for in-custody defendants, Domestic Violence Protective Orders pursuant to Chapter 50B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and other mandatory first-appearance related matters.
