By North Carolina Judicial Branch
  
      
            Press Release
 
  Update: Chief Justice Announces Postponement of Many Court Proceedings for 30 Days
        
    North Carolina Courts will postpone non-essential, in-person court proceedings for 30 days beginning December 14.
      
    
  By North Carolina Judicial Branch
  
     
  NCDOJ: North Carolina Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice to Release Final Report
        
    The North Carolina Department of Justice published the below media advisory on December 11, 2020: 
      
    
  By North Carolina Judicial Branch
  
     
  10th Judicial District (Wake County) Court Operations Effective December 14, 2020
        
    See the memo for full details regarding the modifications to court operations.
      
    
  By North Carolina Judicial Branch
  
     
  26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Modified Court Operations Effective December 14
        
    Mecklenburg County will modify its court operations effective December 14, 2020. See the press release for full details.
      
    
  By North Carolina Judicial Branch
  
     
  Pitt County Superior Court Civil Session Canceled for December 14-18
        
    The superior court criminal session (including probation hearings on December 15) will continue to operate during this time.
      
    
  By North Carolina Judicial Branch
  
     
  Swain County Clerk of Superior Court’s Office Closed Due to an Exposure to COVID-19
        
    District court sessions have also been canceled for Monday, December 14 and Tuesday, December 15. 
      
    
  By North Carolina Judicial Branch
  
     
  Graham County Clerk of Superior Court’s Office Closed Due to an Exposure to COVID-19
        
    Emergency filings will be accepted between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. 
      
    
  By North Carolina Judicial Branch
  
     
  District Criminal Court Sessions Canceled in Beaufort County Due to an Exposure to COVID-19
        
    The courthouse and clerk of superior court’s office is closed today (December 9) for cleaning, but will reopen at 8:00 a.m. on December 10. 
      
    
  By North Carolina Judicial Branch
  
     
  Court Sessions Suspended in Judicial District 22B (Davidson and Davie Counties) Due to COVID-19
        
    All superior courts in both Davidson and Davie counties are suspended for the next two weeks (December 6-18).
      
    
  By North Carolina Judicial Branch
  
     
  Mecklenburg County Youth Recovery Court Selected as One of Six Community-Based Youth Justice Startups Across the U.S.
        
    This initiative is made possible by Youth Advocate Programs in partnership with Georgetown University’s Center for Juvenile Justice Reform. 
      
    
  By North Carolina Judicial Branch
  
     
  Pitt County District Court Sessions Canceled for December 1 Due to COVID-19 Testing
        
    All sessions of superior court will take place as scheduled. The courthouse and clerk of superior court’s office remain open. 
      
    
  By North Carolina Judicial Branch
  
     
  Chief Justice Beasley Orders Extension of Time in Bail Bond Forfeiture Proceedings
        
    Today's order further extends time in certain bail bond forfeiture proceedings.
      
    
  By North Carolina Judicial Branch
  
     
  Vance County Court Sessions Canceled for November 30, December 1, and December 3 Due to Exposure of COVID-19 at the Courthouse
        
    The courthouse and clerk of superior court's office will be open during this time with limited staff.  
      
    
  By North Carolina Judicial Branch
  
     
  Supreme Court of North Carolina Adopts Universal Citation Format
        
    The Court announced that it will begin using the universal citation method for judicial opinions and publications beginning January 1, 2021.
      
    
  By North Carolina Judicial Branch
  
     
  Vance County Court Sessions Canceled for November 23-24 Due to Positive Cases of COVID-19
        
    The clerk’s office is closed during this time. The courthouse is open and drop boxes will be located inside the courthouse for filings.
      
    
  By North Carolina Judicial Branch
  
     
  Vance County Court Sessions Canceled for November 19 and 20 to Help Limit the Spread of COVID-19
        
    The clerk’s office is closed during this time. Drop boxes will be located inside the courthouse for filings. 
      
    
  By North Carolina Judicial Branch
  
     
  Chief Justice Beasley Continues Court System COVID-19 Response; Extends Emergency Directives
        
    Today's order extends emergency directives in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
      
    
  By North Carolina Judicial Branch
  
     
  Mecklenburg County 17th Annual National Adoption Day Event
        
    Children and their families will be recognized for their adoption on National Adoption Day on Saturday, November 21, at 10:00 a.m.
      
    
  By North Carolina Judicial Branch
  
     
  Pitt County Superior Court Sessions Canceled for Week of November 9-13 Due to COVID-19 Testing
        
    All sessions of district court will take place as scheduled. 
      
    
  By North Carolina Judicial Branch
  
     
  Wayne County District Criminal Sessions of Court Canceled for November 6, 2020, to Help Limit the Spread of COVID-19
        
    The courthouse and clerk’s office remain open to the public.
      
    
  By North Carolina Judicial Branch