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Alamance County Courthouse Facilities Open September 8

All Alamance County Courthouse buildings, including the Historic Courthouse (1 SE Court Square, Graham, NC), Alamance County Civil Courts (124 W Elm St, Graham, NC), and the J.B. Allen Courthouse (212 W Elm St, Graham, NC) will open to the public on Tuesday, September 8. This decision was made in consultation with both the Judicial Leadership Team and the Alamance County Health Department.

Under the guidance of our local public health department, Alamance County Government and the Alamance County Judicial System will continue to follow health safety measures in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Visitors will be asked basic health screening questions and have their temperatures taken before entering courthouse facilities. Visitors will also be required to wear face coverings and practice social distancing by keeping at least six feet between themselves and others. Courthouses also continue to meet strict CDC cleaning guidelines and are disinfected twice each day. In addition, no inmates will be physically brought to Alamance
County Courthouses, as has been the case since August 25.

Alamance County Courts will continue to handle as many cases remotely as possible. If you have questions, please contact the Clerk’s Office by phone during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm at (336) 570-5200.

Alamance County Courthouse Buildings Remain Closed to the Public

The Alamance County Courthouse buildings, including the Historic Courthouse (1 SE Court Square, Graham, NC), Alamance County Civil Courts (124 W Elm St, Graham, NC), and the J.B. Allen Courthouse (212 W Elm St, Graham, NC), will remain closed throughout the remainder of this week. Courts will resume normal operating hours on Tuesday, September 8th at 8:00 am.

Due to the positive cases identified at the Alamance County Detention Center, the Alamance County Judicial Leadership Team, in consultation with the Health Department, made the decision to keep the majority of court operations closed throughout the week. This allows additional time for Health Department staff to identify and trace those who were in close contact with anyone who has tested positive.

While Alamance courthouse buildings are closed to the public, the following operations will continue:

  • first appearance hearings and other essential matters involving incarcerated persons
  • that can be handled remotely
  • 50-B complaints with requests for emergency domestic violence protection orders that
  • can be handled remotely
  • remote Juvenile Abuse, Neglect and Dependency court
  • remote hearings previously scheduled before the Clerk of Court

Those who need to file documents can utilize the drop boxes provided by the Clerk’s Office at the J.B. Allen Courthouse and the Historic Courthouse.

If you need assistance, the Clerk’s office will be available by phone during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm at (336) 570-5200 or through department emails listed at https://www.alamance-nc.com/clerkofcourt/.

Alamance County Courthouse Buildings Closed to the Public August 31 and September 1

Effective Monday, August 31st, all Alamance County Courthouse buildings, including the Historic Courthouse (1 SE Court Square, Graham, NC), Alamance County Civil Courts (124 W Elm St, Graham, NC), and the J.B. Allen Courthouse (212 W Elm St, Graham, NC) will be closed to the public.

Buildings will remain closed Monday, August 31st and Tuesday, September 1st. This decision was made in order to protect both court staff and visitors while the Alamance County Health Department collects information and provides case investigations for current COVID-19 active cases.

All matters scheduled to be heard on Monday, August 31st and Tuesday, September 1st are postponed. If you need assistance, the Clerk’s office will be available by phone during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm at (336) 570-5200 or through department emails listed at https://www.alamancenc.com/clerkofcourt/.

Alamance County Implements Facility Use Policy for Historic Courthouse

Alamance County Government will begin implementing the Facility Use Policy for the Historic Courthouse at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 21, 2020. These guidelines were developed to further support and encourage the free expression of ideas within a safe and protected environment.

Due to the location of the Historic Courthouse and the logistical multi-agency challenges it represents, a permitting process is now required for large, organized gatherings. The permit will allow groups to reserve space on the Historic Courthouse grounds exclusively for their use. This process will guarantee the organized gathering will have priority and access to the areas surrounding the courthouse while allowing time for government agencies to plan and coordinate a strategy to ensure the freedom of expression of those attending.

While large, organized gatherings require notice to the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office, small, spontaneous gatherings do not require a permit. However, without a permit, a gathering will not have exclusive rights to use the Historic Courthouse grounds.

Alamance County Government and the Alamance Sheriff’s Office are committed to supporting and protecting the rights of freedom of expression for all, and the Facility Use Policy for the Historic Courthouse will provide a safe space to exercise those rights.

To view the Facility Use Policy for the Historic Courthouse or the Facility Reservation Permit Application please visit https://www.alamance-nc.com/sheriff/forms/.

Alamance County and Alamance County Court System Implements Basic COVID-19 Health Screenings for all Visitors

Alamance County Government and the Alamance County Court System will
implement basic COVID-19 health screenings for all visitors entering any Alamance courthouse facility beginning Monday, August 10 at 8:00 a.m.

Entry screening is one additional public health measure that Alamance County Government can use to help protect visitors and staff from spreading the novel coronavirus. Along with answering basic health screening questions, visitors will have their temperatures taken and will be given a mask (if needed) upon entering the Historic Courthouse (1 SE Court Square, Graham, NC), Alamance Civil Courts (124 W Elm St, Graham, NC), and the J.B. Allen Courthouse (212 W Elm St, Graham, NC). All visitors are also asked to observe social distancing by keeping at least six feet between themselves and others.

Utilizing guidance received from our local public health department, Alamance County Government and the Alamance County Judicial System will continue to take proactive preparedness precautions in order to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Please visit www.alamance-nc.com/covid19/ to view the screening questions.

Defendants Serving Intermittent Sentences Are Not To Report To The Alamance County Jail Until May 1st

March 13, 2020

Graham, NC-

Administrative Order Alamance County North Carolina


Effective immediately, any Defendant who has been Court-ordered to serve an intermittent sentence involving weekends or weekdays, will not report to the Alamance County Jail to serve such sentences through April 30, 2020. All intermittent sentences will recommence beginning Friday May 1, 2020.

By order of: D. Thomas Lambeth, Jr.

Senior Resident Superior Court Judge

You may contact Probation/Parole for more information

Alamance County Courts Closed

The Alamance County District and Superior Courts as well as the Alamance County Clerk of Court Offices will be closed Friday, September 14, 2018.

For assistance pertaining to Hurricane Florence, please call the Alamance County Call Center Line at 336-290-0362.

Additional Alamance County Government information regarding Hurricane Florence is found at https://www.alamance-nc.com/emergency-information/.