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# Sonya Davis

North Carolina District Court · Judge District Court

## Profile

- Court: North Carolina District Court
- State: North Carolina
- Role: Judge District Court
- Service status: active

## Summary

Sonya Davis — North Carolina District Court

## Sources

- [Judicial Council of Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts official judicial roster](https://georgiacourts.knack.com/gcd2/#directory-entries/entry-details/60355613b99b9b001bc55b19/)
- [Supreme Court of Georgia, court orders amending Uniform Trial Court Rules](https://www.gasupreme.us/rules/amendments-to-rules)

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## Biography

### Professional career

- Serving as a judge in District 9 and is also listed as a candidate for the November 3, 2026 general election for NC District Court Judge, District 9, Seat 01
- North Carolina District Court Judge for Judicial District 9, appointed by Governor Josh Stein in March 2025 to fill the seat vacated by Judge Beth Heath
- She has been recognized locally for her dedication to justice, integrity, and service, with community leaders praising her fairness and advocacy

### Education

- North Carolina Central University — B.A.

### Additional information

- Governor Josh Stein announced Davis’s appointment on March 31, 2025, to serve Greene, Lenoir, and Wayne counties.
- Before joining the bench, Davis was employed as a solo practitioner in Kinston, specializing in domestic matters, real estate, and criminal defense.
- Local media and community members have highlighted her upbringing in Kinston and the influence of her parents, Chester and Mallie Stocks, on her values and service.
- She succeeds Judge Beth Heath, whose retirement created the vacancy.



## 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.