--- title: "Augustus Willis | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/augustus-willis" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-07-26" --- # Augustus Willis North Carolina Superior Court · Superior Court Judge ## Profile - Court: North Carolina Superior Court - State: North Carolina - Role: Superior Court Judge - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-07-26 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Before you appear - Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed. - Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance. - Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding. ## Courtroom Rules ### remote proceedings Scope: statewide North Carolina law permits judicial officials to conduct proceedings by audio and video transmission, subject to statutory safeguards and case-specific limits. Evidence excerpt: Judicial officials may conduct proceedings of all types using an audio and video transmission in which the parties, the presiding official, and any other participants can see and hear each other. [G.S. 7A-49.6. Proceedings conducted by audio and video transmission.](https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_7a/GS_7a-49.6.html) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### remote testimony Scope: statewide For North Carolina civil jury proceedings, remote witness testimony requires a record finding of good cause. Evidence excerpt: In a civil proceeding involving a jury, the court may allow a witness to testify by audio and video transmission only upon finding in the record that good cause exists. [G.S. 7A-49.6. Proceedings conducted by audio and video transmission.](https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_7a/GS_7a-49.6.html) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### approved videoconferencing Scope: statewide North Carolina audio/video proceedings must use videoconferencing applications approved by the Administrative Office of the Courts. Evidence excerpt: All proceedings under this section shall be conducted using videoconferencing applications approved by the Administrative Office of the Courts. [G.S. 7A-49.6. Proceedings conducted by audio and video transmission.](https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_7a/GS_7a-49.6.html) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### official recording Scope: statewide North Carolina Judicial Branch guidance distinguishes official court reporters, digital recording technicians, and later transcription of official recordings. Evidence excerpt: A digital recording technician attends the court proceeding as well and is trained to use special recording equipment and technology to make a recording along with detailed notes of the proceeding. [Obtaining Court Records](https://www.nccourts.gov/help-topics/court-records/obtaining-court-records) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### recording availability Scope: statewide North Carolina states that not all court proceedings are recorded and identifies when audio recordings may be requested from the clerk. Evidence excerpt: If the clerk or digital recording technician made an audio recording of the proceeding, you may request a copy of the audio recording from the clerk's office in the county where the case is filed. [Obtaining Court Records](https://www.nccourts.gov/help-topics/court-records/obtaining-court-records) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://www.nccourts.gov/judicial-directory/augustus-willis) - [Official roster](https://www.nccourts.gov/judicial-directory/augustus-willis) - [North Carolina Judicial Branch official judicial roster](https://www.nccourts.gov/judicial-directory/augustus-willis) - [G.S. 7A-49.6. Proceedings conducted by audio and video transmission.](https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_7a/GS_7a-49.6.html) - [Obtaining Court Records](https://www.nccourts.gov/help-topics/court-records/obtaining-court-records) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/augustus-willis", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/augustus-willis", "name": "Augustus Willis | KnowJudges", "description": "Augustus Willis, North Carolina Superior Court. 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Willey - Willis ran as a Republican candidate for the North Carolina Superior Court Judge, District 4, Seat 3, in the November 5, 2024 general election - He also worked as a Staff Attorney and Legislative Analyst for the North Carolina General Assembly, a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District, and a public defender in Wake County - Augustus Willis’s career reflects a combination of prosecutorial, legislative, and judicial experience, positioning him as a knowledgeable and community-focused judge in North Carolina’s Superior Court system - His role also includes ensuring fair administration of justice and supervising courtroom procedures ### Education - Bachelor of Science in Financial Services from East Carolina University - University of North Carolina School of Law — J.D. ### Additional information - His campaign emphasized bringing his extensive legal experience to the bench and serving the people of his district with integrity. - His educational background provided a foundation for his extensive career in both prosecution and legislative legal work - Before his appointment, Willis held the role of an Assistant District Attorney for Carteret, Craven, and Pamlico counties, prosecuting civil and criminal cases under state law, supervising staff, and conducting interviews with victims and witnesses. - As a Superior Court Judge, Willis presides over cases involving criminal felonies, civil matters such as wills and estates, evictions, and divorce proceedings, and has the authority to review and correct rulings from lower courts. - His legal expertise spans criminal law, controlled substances, firearms, wildlife resources, money laundering, gang activity, and ethics branch.vote - Beyond his legal career, Willis has been active in the community, holding memberships on the Board of Trustees at Craven Community College and the Board of United Way of Coastal Carolina. ## Published courtroom rules ### Shared court rules - [G.S. 7A-49.6. Proceedings conducted by audio and video transmission.](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-500acdaa0896376dfa44b76d) — Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory. [Official source](https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_7a/GS_7a-49.6.html). Collected 2026-07-26.