Chief Justice Newby took the oath of office shortly after midnight, administered by Judge Andrew Heath.

Chief Justice Beasley issued an order today further extending time in certain bail bond forfeiture proceedings.

The Commission will make recommendations to reduce and eliminate disparate treatment, impacts, and outcomes in the judicial system.

The decision comes just weeks after an official recommendation was submitted by an advisory commission established by the Court.

North Carolina Courts will postpone non-essential, in-person court proceedings for 30 days beginning December 14.

The North Carolina Department of Justice published the below media advisory on December 11, 2020: 

Today's order further extends time in certain bail bond forfeiture proceedings.

The Court announced that it will begin using the universal citation method for judicial opinions and publications beginning January 1, 2021.

The Supreme Court has amended rules affecting transcripts in the Rules of Appellate Procedure, and three rule sets affecting mediation.

Today's order extends emergency directives in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.