Chief Justice Cheri Beasley has extended several existing emergency directives in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The directives continue to allow increased use of technology and seek to limit foot traffic in courthouses. “The extension of these …
Chief Justice Cheri Beasley delivered her 2020 State of the Judiciary address today. The address focused on the Judicial Branch’s response to COVID-19, the modernization of our courts through the eCourts initiative, and the Judicial Branch's commitment …
The North Carolina Bar Association's (NCBA) Minorities in the Profession Committee has announced the winners of the annual Minorities in the Profession Award. Each year, at the NCBA's annual meeting, the Committee awards several well deserving …
WHAT Chief Justice Cheri Beasley will deliver the State of the Judiciary Address to provide an update on the state of the North Carolina Judicial Branch and her vision for the future of North Carolina’s unified court system. The address will be given …
Chief Justice Cheri Beasley has extended emergency directives in response to the COVID-19 pandemic that postpone jury trials and prescribe social distancing measures. The Chief Justice also issued a new directive allowing additional time for clerks of …
A Caldwell County court employee has tested positive for COVID-19. All court employees in the courthouse have been tested as a precaution. “The courthouse has been sanitized and remains open for business at this time,” said Caldwell County Clerk of …
Chief Justice Cheri Beasley convened the inaugural meeting of the North Carolina Faith and Justice Alliance Steering Committee on Friday, June 5. The Alliance is a project of the North Carolina Equal Access to Justice Commission, which is chaired by Chief …
Governor Roy Cooper announced two new judicial appointments to serve Orange, Chatham and Guilford counties. Hathaway S. Pendergrass will serve as a district court judge in Judicial District 15B (Orange and Chatham counties), filling the vacancy created by …
The Supreme Court of North Carolina has announced that it will hear oral arguments remotely. The arguments scheduled June 15-17, 2020, will be conducted via Webex and will be the first set of oral arguments to be heard using remote technology in the Court …
The North Carolina Conference of District Attorneys, representing the 43 Elected District Attorneys and over 1,500 prosecutors and administrative professionals across North Carolina, condemns the tragic and unnecessary loss of George Floyd’s life. The …
Alamance County courts will hold a hearing for 20 CVS 1001 (Mandy K. Cohen in her official capacity as Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services vs. Ace Speedway Racing, Ltd., After 5, LLC, 804-1814 Green Street Associates …
North Carolina Office of Indigent Defense Services (IDS) has issued a statement on the death of George Floyd. The office pledges to assist the defense community in its efforts to identify and fight racism in North Carolina Courts. “The plight of African …
In conference on June 3, 2020, the Supreme Court of North Carolina issued six orders that contain amendments to several of its rule sets. The rule sets affected by the Court’s recent orders are: By one order, the Court approved a revision to the Rules of …
Supreme Court of North Carolina Associate Justice Anita Earls was named co-chair, along with North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein, of the Governor’s Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice. Governor Roy Cooper made the announcement this …
North Carolina's chief public defenders and state defenders, who represent indigent, poor persons, and persons of color, adopted a resolution on June 5 denouncing the murder of George Floyd and addressing disproportionate policing, justice and health …
Chief Justice Cheri Beasley will convene the inaugural meeting of the North Carolina Faith and Justice Alliance Steering Committee on Friday, June 5, to share ways legal and faith communities can partner to address unmet legal needs in their congregations …
In the continued interest of the health and safety of the community and court personnel, we remain committed to balancing access to justice with the ongoing public health crisis that COVID-19 presents. In accordance with the May 14th, May 21st, and May …
Chief Justice Cheri Beasley held a press conference today, Tuesday, June 2, to speak about the intersection of the justice system and the protests occurring in cities and communities across North Carolina. The press conference was held in the courtroom at …
Chief Justice Cheri Beasley will hold a press conference on Tuesday, June 2, to speak about the intersection of the justice system and the protests occurring in cities and communities across North Carolina. WHEN Tuesday, June 2, 11:00 a.m. To enact social …
Chief Justice Cheri Beasley has entered three additional emergency orders in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The orders extend several existing emergency directives, extend the time for filing a notice of appeal, stay all pending evictions, and create …
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