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Robert Parks Trivette
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Robert P. Trivette currently serves as a District Court Judge in North Carolina 1. In November 2024, he was appointed by Chief Justice Paul Newby to serve as the chief District Court judge for the 1st Judicial District, effective January 1 2. Prior to this appointment, Trivette served as the Recovery Court Judge for Dare and Currituck counties 3.
In March 2025, Trivette was appointed to the Judicially Managed Accountability and Recovery Court Committee (JMARC) 3. As of May 2026, he is a candidate in the race for Superior Court Judge in District 001, Seat 02 1.
Career
Robert P. Trivette serves as a District Court Judge for the 1st Judicial District in North Carolina 2. In this capacity, he presides over Recovery Courts in Dare and Currituck Counties 3. He holds the position of Chief District Court Judge for the district, having assumed the role on January 1 following an appointment by Chief Justice Paul Newby 2.
In addition to his judicial duties, Trivette serves on the Judicially Managed Accountability and Recovery Court Committee (JMARC) 3. This appointment was announced in March, designating him to oversee courts' recovery efforts within his jurisdiction 3.
Office history
Robert P. Trivette has served as a District Court Judge in North Carolina 1. In November 2024, he was appointed to serve as the Chief District Court Judge for the 1st Judicial District, with his term beginning on January 1 2. He previously held the role of Recovery Court Judge for Dare and Currituck Counties 3.
In April 2026, Trivette was appointed to the Judicially Managed Accountability and Recovery Court Committee (JMARC) 3.
Sources
Public filings
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North Carolina — campaign finance
- State, county, and municipal candidates — all in one system — NC State Board of Elections — Committee Search. Search by last name “Trivette”.
North Carolina — statement of economic interest
- Required for state-elected and many local officials — NC State Ethics Commission — Statement of Economic Interest Search. Search by last name “Trivette”.