Commissioners

Superior Court Judge / Commission Chair

The Honorable Thomas H. Lock
The Honorable Thomas H. LockSenior Resident Superior Court Judge - Judicial District 11B, Johnston County
Appointed by Chief Judge Donna Stroud
Term Jan 1, 2021 - Dec 31, 2023
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Alternate: The Honorable Wayland J. Sermons, Jr.Senior Resident Superior Court Judge for the Second Judicial District, serving Beaufort, Martin, Washington, Tyrrell, and Hyde counties
Appointed by Chief Judge Donna Stroud
Term Jan 1, 2021 - Dec 31, 2023

Prosecuting Attorney

Commissioner: Ashley Welch
Commissioner: Ashley WelchElected District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 43, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon and Swain Counties
Appointed by Chief Judge Donna Stroud
Term Jan 1, 2021 - Dec 31, 2023
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Alternate: Todd WilliamsElected District Attorney for Buncombe County
Appointed by Chief Judge Donna Stroud
Term Jan 1, 2021 - Dec 31, 2023

Victim Advocate

Commissioner: Robin Colbert
Commissioner: Robin ColbertAssociate Director, NC Coalition Against Sexual Assault
Appointed by Chief Justice Paul Newby
Term Jan 1, 2022 - Dec 31, 2024
Scott Bass
Alternate: Scott BassDirector of Victim Services, NC Victim Assistance Network
Appointed by Chief Justice Paul Newby
Term Jan 1, 2022 - Dec 31, 2024

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Luther Johnson Britt III
Commissioner: Luther Johnson Britt IIIAttorney at Law
Appointed by Chief Justice Paul Newby
Term Jan 1, 2021 - Dec 31, 2023
Deborah Newton
Alternate: Deborrah L. Newton, Esq.Newton Law
Appointed by Chief Justice Paul Newby
Term Jan 1, 2021 - Dec 31, 2023

Public Member

Immanuel Jarvis
Commissioner: Immanuel JarvisVice President, The Redd & Jarvis Group, Inc.
Appointed by Chief Judge Donna Stroud
Term Jan 1, 2022 - Dec 31, 2024
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Alternate: Vacant

Sheriff

Commissioner: Van Shaw
Commissioner: Van ShawElected Sheriff - Cabarrus County
Appointed by Chief Judge Donna Stroud
Term Jan 1, 2022 - Dec 31, 2024
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Alternate: Vacant

Discretionary Member I

Commissioner: John Boswell
Commissioner: John BoswellChief Operating Officer, Zoe Empowers
Appointed by Former Chief Justice Cheri Beasley
Term Jan 1, 2020 - Dec 31, 2022
Melissa Essay
Alternate: Melissa EssaryProfessor and Former Dean – Campbell University School of Law
Appointed by Former Chief Justice Cheri Beasley
Term Jan 1, 2020 - Dec 31, 2022

Discretionary Member II

Commissioner: Rick Glazier
Commissioner: Rick GlazierExecutive Director, North Carolina Justice Center
Appointed by Former Chief Justice Cheri Beasley
Term Jan 1, 2020 - Dec 31, 2022
Commissioner: Michael Grace
Alternate: Yvonne Mims Evans
Appointed by Chief Justice Paul Newby
Term Jan 1, 2021 - Dec 31, 2022