The order extends the effect of previously issued emergency directives until May 30, 2020.

The task force will recommend emergency directives and policy changes related to the COVID-19 health emergency.

Chief Justice Beasley issued an emergency directive ordering magistrates to continue performing marriage ceremonies statewide.

The order states that documents due to be filed from March 16 to June 1 will be deemed timely filed if received on June 1, 2020.

Clerk Roeder is one of only nine clerks of the Supreme Court to have her portrait painted and displayed in the Supreme Court building.

Chief Justice Beasley's order contains seven directives including the postponement of court proceedings until June 1, 2020.

The order extends all appellate court deadlines that fall between March 27 – April 30, 2020 for 60 days.

Travel sessions of court planned for Durham, New Hanover, Cumberland, and Moore counties are canceled due to COVID-19 health concerns.

Recent memo updated several directives limiting operations of the North Carolina court system.

Effective Monday, March 16, superior court and district court proceedings will be rescheduled for at least 30 days, with some exceptions.