# Carla Archie

Judge Archie graduated summa cum laude from Hampton University with a BS in accounting. Judge Archie started her legal career as a prosecutor in Charlotte, North Carolina, and was ultimately promoted to Chief Assistant District Attorney in charge of felony drug prosecutions. Judge Archie was elected in 2014 to serve as a Resident Superior Court Judge for the 26th Judicial District of North Carolina based in Charlotte, NC. As such, she presides over felony criminal matters, civil matters involving more than $25,000 in dispute, and misdemeanor appeals from district court in Mecklenburg County and several surrounding counties. Over the years, Judge Archie has been very active in the community as a member of the Junior League of Charlotte, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, The Links, Incorporated, and Friendship Missionary Baptist Church.

Senior Resident Superior Court Judge · [North Carolina Superior Court](/kyj/court/nc/north-carolina-superior-court)

## Carla Archie at a glance

Current role

Senior Resident Superior Court Judge

Court

[North Carolina Superior Court](/kyj/court/nc/north-carolina-superior-court)

Current assignment

Superior Court Judge

Jurisdiction

North Carolina · State

Judicial service

Active

## Biography

### Professional career

- Archie has held the role of Senior Resident Superior Court Judge for the 26th Judicial District since September 1, 2021

- Carla N. Archie is a senior resident superior court judge for the 26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County, NC), presiding over felony criminal cases, civil matters over $25,000, and related appeals, with a term through 2030

### Education

- in Accounting — Hampton University — summa cum laude — B.S.

### Additional information

- She has received multiple honors, including Outstanding Judge of the Year from the North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys (2022)

## Applicable Court Rules & Procedures

Rules last checked July 26, 2026 .

### Remote appearances

North Carolina law permits judicial officials to conduct proceedings by audio and video transmission, subject to statutory safeguards and case-specific limits.

For North Carolina civil jury proceedings, remote witness testimony requires a record finding of good cause.

North Carolina audio/video proceedings must use videoconferencing applications approved by the Administrative Office of the Courts.

### Recording and broadcasting

North Carolina Judicial Branch guidance distinguishes official court reporters, digital recording technicians, and later transcription of official recordings.

North Carolina states that not all court proceedings are recorded and identifies when audio recordings may be requested from the clerk.

## Published courtroom rules

### Shared court rules

North Carolina Superior Court

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.

## Sources

Identity source checked July 26, 2026 .

Biography sources checked July 26, 2026 .

### North Carolina Judicial Branch official judicial roster

Identity source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026

### G.S. 7A-49.6. Proceedings conducted by audio and video transmission.

Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026

### Obtaining Court Records

Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026

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