# Thomas Murry

Thomas Murry serves on the North Carolina Court of Appeals. He earned a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Arkansas and a J.D. from Campbell University School of Law. His prior public service includes the Morrisville Town Council, the North Carolina House of Representatives, and work as chief legal counsel for external affairs at the North Carolina Judicial Branch.

Court of Appeals Judge · [North Carolina Court of Appeals](/kyj/court/nc/north-carolina-court-of-appeals)

## Thomas Murry at a glance

Current role

Court of Appeals Judge

Court

[North Carolina Court of Appeals](/kyj/court/nc/north-carolina-court-of-appeals)

Jurisdiction

North Carolina · State

Judicial service

Active

## Biography

### Professional career

- Thomas Otis “Tom” Murry is an American jurist, attorney, pharmacist, and U.S. Army National Guard Judge Advocate who serves as a judge on the North Carolina Court of Appeals (Seat 12) since January 1, 2025

- Judge Advocate in the NC Army National Guard, deployed to the Middle East (2017–2018)

### Education

### Additional information

- As a legislator, he was the primary sponsor of voter ID legislation and a regulatory reform bill eliminating over 1,400 regulations

- Serves as vice-chair of the NC Bar Association Criminal Justice Section and is active in the Federalist Society and NC National Guard Association

## 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.

## 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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