Judge Dixon earned her J.D. from the University of South Carolina School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in Politics from Converse College. In 2019, she earned a LL.M. with distinction in Legal Practice from Nottingham Law School in England.

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In addition to her court duties, Judge Dixon is a active volunteer and board member of Saving Grace Farm. SGF is a local nonprofit organization providing therapeutic horseback riding for individuals with physical and intellectual challenges as well as equine assisted therapy for victims of trauma and persons living with other mental health issues.

Judge Dixon and her husband Glenn are the parents of 4 adult children. Now an empty-nester, she is active in the Jeep community and enjoys spending time off-roading and participating in Jeep gatherings.

Beth S. Dixon earned a Bachelor of Arts in politics from Converse College, a law degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law, and a master's degree in legal practice from Nottingham Law School in England. She volunteers and serves as a board member of Saving Grace Farm. Beth and her husband, Glenn, are the parents of four adult children.

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Beth S. Dixon earned a Bachelor of Arts in politics from Converse College, a law degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law, and a master's degree in legal practice from Nottingham Law School in England. She volunteers and serves as a board member of Saving Grace Farm. Beth and her husband, Glenn, have four adult children.

Justice Beth S. Dixon has served as a District Court Judge in Rowan Co., NC since January 2002. Prior to the bench, she served as an Assistant District Attorney and as the Attorney Advocate for the county Guardian ad Litem program.

Before her appointment to the court, Dixon served as assistant district attorney for the Rowan County District Attorney's Office from 2000 to 2002. She also previously worked as an attorney in private practice and as an attorney advocate for Rowan County Guardian ad Litem.

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She was granted a Professional Lecturer Certification in 2017 from the NC Department of Justice and teaches Juvenile Law for LEO candidates at Basic Law Enforcement Training.

Judge Dixon is a member of the North Carolina Association of District Court Judges and has been a long time participant on the Education Committee, planning statewide judicial education conferences and forums for NC judges. She is a frequent presenter on family court matters and provides juvenile delinquency training to all new NC district court judges.

Beth S. Dixon teaches juvenile law to candidates in the Basic Law Enforcement Training program and provides juvenile-delinquency training to new North Carolina district court judges. She previously worked as an assistant district attorney, in private practice, and as an attorney advocate with Rowan County Guardian ad Litem.

Beth S. Dixon currently teaches juvenile law to candidates in the Basic Law Enforcement Training program and provides juvenile-delinquency training to new North Carolina district court judges. She previously worked as an assistant district attorney, in private practice, and as an attorney advocate with Rowan County Guardian ad Litem.

Beth S. Dixon is a district court judge for the 19C Judicial District, which presides over Rowan County of North Carolina. She was appointed to the court by former Governor Mike Easley in January 2002. She was re-elected to the 19C Judicial District in 2014, winning a term that expired on December 31, 2018.

2010

Dixon was re-elected to the 19C Judicial District. She defeated Douglas A. Smith in the general election, winning 38.35 percent of the vote.

See also: North Carolina judicial elections, 2010

Beth has served as a District Court judge in Rowan County since January 2002. She was appointed to the court that month and was reelected in 2010 and 2014.

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Has served as a District Court Judge in Rowan County since January 2002.

Served as an assistant district attorney with the Rowan County District Attorney's Office from 2000 to 2002.

Worked as an attorney in private practice and as an attorney advocate for Rowan County Guardian ad Litem.

- Has served as a District Court Judge in Rowan County since January 2002.
- Served as an assistant district attorney with the Rowan County District Attorney's Office from 2000 to 2002.
- Worked as an attorney in private practice and as an attorney advocate for Rowan County Guardian ad Litem.

Legal Experience

Motivation to pursue the artwork resulted from a site visit by experts from the National Council for Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ). The experts recommended that artwork be added to the otherwise sterile courtroom environment to make the space less intimidating for children and youth, so Chief District Court Judge Beth Dixon applied for a local grant to fund this transformative work. The court was awarded a $5,000 grant for the project from the Salisbury-Rowan Community Foundation through the Foundation for the Carolinas, a nonprofit community foundation serving donors and a broad range of charitable purposes in North and South Carolina.

Rowan County Court Makes Courtroom Kid-Friendly

In addition to the mural, Judge Dixon also applied for and received a grant for 1,000 books (17 titles) from Penguin Young Readers. A bookshelf filled with children’s books now sits in front of the bench so children can approach and select a book to keep each time they appear in the courtroom. Extra books are stored in one of the judges’ chambers.

Applied for grants to add child-friendly courtroom artwork and provide books to children appearing in court.

- Applied for grants to add child-friendly courtroom artwork and provide books to children appearing in court.

Judicial Administration

The fact that secure custody was not granted on the evening of the incident in no way equates to the conclusion that the juveniles will not be held accountable for their actions. Detectives from the Salisbury Police Department will be meeting with juvenile justice officials this week to determine what charges are appropriate so that juvenile petitions can be issued. When and if the juveniles are adjudicated of any crimes, they will receive appropriate consequences as allowed by law. To impose immediate consequences for crimes that have not yet been fully investigated or even charged is mob mentality vigilante justice without due process of law. It is a violation of the United States Constitution and should not be tolerated by a civil society.

My Turn: Beth S. Dixon compelled to respond

The fact that secure custody was not granted on the evening of the incident in no way equates to the conclusion that the juveniles will not be held accountable for their actions. Detectives from the Salisbury Police Department will be meeting with juvenile justice officials this week to determine what charges are appropriate so that juvenile petitions can be issued. When and if the juveniles are adjudicated of any crimes, they will receive appropriate consequences as allowed by law.

I understand that Sheriff Allen is upset that officers received injuries. We all are. But to demean an entire juvenile justice system promulgated by the North Carolina General Assembly and diligently carried out by the fine men and women working in the system is out of line. If Sheriff Allen doesn’t agree with the juvenile laws as they are written, his anger should be expressed to the legislature, not juvenile justice workers who are following the actual law.

Said juvenile proceedings should follow due process and statutory requirements, with consequences imposed after charges are filed and the case is adjudicated.

- Said juvenile proceedings should follow due process and statutory requirements, with consequences imposed after charges are filed and the case is adjudicated.

Judicial Philosophy

As of January 5, 2026, Beth S. Dixon did not have a website or any information online.

Ethics & Conduct

Serves as a board member and volunteers with Saving Grace Farm, a nonprofit providing therapeutic horseback riding and equine-assisted therapy.

- Serves as a board member and volunteers with Saving Grace Farm, a nonprofit providing therapeutic horseback riding and equine-assisted therapy.

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As of January 5, 2026, Beth S. Dixon’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Has served as a Rowan County district court judge since 2002 and presides over cases within the court's jurisdiction.

- Has served as a Rowan County district court judge since 2002 and presides over cases within the court's jurisdiction.

Rowan County court makes courtroom kid-friendly

As chief district court judge, she applied for grants to add artwork and children's books to make the courtroom less intimidating for children and youth.

- As chief district court judge, she applied for grants to add artwork and children's books to make the courtroom less intimidating for children and youth.

North Carolina General Statute 7B-1903 sets forth the criteria necessary for a secure custody order. The information shared with juvenile justice at the time of the request did not meet the legal requirements for secure custody and the request was appropriately declined. Furthermore, Section 7B-1903 requires that prior to authorizing secure custody, “the court shall first consider release to the juvenile’s parent, guardian or custodian.” Juvenile justice officials diligently followed their statutory mandates.

The fact that secure custody was not granted on the evening of the incident in no way equates to the conclusion that the juveniles will not be held accountable for their actions. Detectives from the Salisbury Police Department will be meeting with juvenile justice officials this week to determine what charges are appropriate so that juvenile petitions can be issued. When and if the juveniles are adjudicated of any crimes, they will receive appropriate consequences as allowed by law.

My Turn: Beth S. Dixon — Compelled to respond

When and if the juveniles are adjudicated of any crimes, they will receive appropriate consequences as allowed by law. To impose immediate consequences for crimes that have not yet been fully investigated or even charged is mob mentality vigilante justice without due process of law. It is a violation of the United States Constitution and should not be tolerated by a civil society. I am concerned that a high-ranking law enforcement official, sworn to support, maintain and defend said Constitution, suggests such actions.

North Carolina General Statute 7B-1903 sets forth the criteria necessary for a secure custody order. The information shared with juvenile justice at the time of the request did not meet the legal requirements for secure custody and the request was appropriately declined. Furthermore, Section 7B-1903 requires that prior to authorizing secure custody, “the court shall first consider release to the juvenile’s parent, guardian or custodian.” Juvenile justice officials diligently followed their statutory mandates.

Beth S. Dixon has a bachelor s degree in politics from Converse College, a law degree from the University of South Carolina, and a master s degree in legal practice from Nottingham Law School in England. She and her husband, Glenn, have four adult children.

Beth is a district court judge for the 19C Judicial District in North Carolina. She was appointed to the court in January 2002. Before her appointment, she served as an assistant district attorney for the Rowan County District Attorney's Office from 2000 to 2002. She also previously worked as an attorney in private practice and as an attorney advocate for Rowan County Guardian ad Litem. 

Beth is currently a district court judge for North Carolina's 19C Judicial District. She was first appointed to the court in January 2002. She is currently the chief district judge for North Carolina's Judicial District 27.

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Served as assistant district attorney for the Rowan County District Attorney's Office from 2000 to 2002.

As a district court judge, applied for and received a grant for 1,000 books from Penguin Young Readers to create a bookshelf filled with children’s books for kids to select from during court appearances.

As a district court judge, applied for and received a grant for 1,000 books from Penguin Young Readers to create a bookshelf filled with children’s books for the courtroom.

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- District Court judges hear civil, criminal, and juvenile cases. Civil cases dealing with divorce, child custody, and child support are heard in District Court. 
- Under the District Court, the magistrate can try small claims cases ($10,000 or less), landlord eviction cases, and suits for recovery of personal property. A magistrate is an independent judicial officer, recognized by the North Carolina Constitution as an officer of the district court. 
- District Court Judges are elected for a four-year term. Elections are partisan. 

Judge who handles majority of trial level cases.