October 25, 2019 , Press Release

Chief Justice Beasley Makes Appointments to the Rules Advisory Commission

The Rules Advisory Commission was created by the Supreme Court of North Carolina in September to recommend changes to court rules.

October 23, 2019 , Press Release

Supreme Court Library Receives Law License of North Carolina’s First Woman Lawyer

Tabitha Holton’s 1878 law license is now part of the Supreme Court of North Carolina’s collection of historic legal artifacts.

October 22, 2019 , Press Release

Chief Justice Beasley Presents Court's Highest Award to Three Recipients

Court of Appeals Chief Judge Linda McGee, Attorney Tom Davis, Writer/Director Tom Earnhardt were presented with Friend of the Court awards.

October 17, 2019 , Press Release

Statement from Chief Justice Cheri Beasley Regarding Guilford County Chief District Court Judge Thomas Jarrell

We are shocked and saddened by the news from Judge Tom Jarrell's autopsy results.

October 2, 2019 , Press Release

Supreme Court Holds Sessions in North Carolina’s Piedmont to Celebrate Bicentennial Anniversary

Supreme Court met in Salisbury, Asheboro and Winston-Salem September 30 - October 2

September 26, 2019 , Press Release

Supreme Court Celebrates Bicentennial Anniversary by Holding Two Court Sessions in Forsyth County

The Supreme Court will hold two sessions of court at the Forsyth County Hall of Justice in Winston-Salem on October 2.

September 25, 2019 , Press Release

WATCH LIVE MON-WED: Supreme Court Celebrates 200th Anniversary by Holding Court Sessions in North Carolina Piedmont

Supreme Court will hold court sessions in Salisbury, Asheboro, and Winston-Salem Sept. 30 - Oct. 2. Watch live on Facebook.

September 17, 2019 , General News

Chief Justice Beasley Declares Catastrophic Conditions Exist or Have Existed in New Hanover County and in Pender by Hurricane Dorian

View an order on September 17 from Chief Justice Beasley regarding catastrophic conditions existing in New Hanover and in Pender Counties.

September 12, 2019 , Press Release

Statement from Chief Justice Beasley on the Passing of Former Chief Justice I. Beverly Lake, Jr.

I was saddened today to learn of the passing of former Chief Justice I. Beverly Lake, Jr.

September 10, 2019 , Press Release

Chief Justice Beasley Announces Rule Changes to Strengthen Families and Support Children

Rule changes allow North Carolina attorneys to designate up to 12 weeks without court appearances when a child is born or adopted.

September 6, 2019 , Press Release

WATCH LIVE SEPT. 10: Chief Justice Beasley to Announce Rule Changes to Strengthen Families and Support Children

Tuesday, September 10, to announce efforts to strengthen families and support children in the legal community.

August 29, 2019 , Press Release

Chief Justice Beasley to Visit Randolph County

Chief Justice Cheri Beasley will spend the day in Randolph County visiting with students, court officials, and faith leaders.

August 21, 2019 , Press Release

Supreme Court Celebrates Bicentennial Anniversary by Holding Two Court Sessions in Rowan County

The Rowan County judicial community will host the Supreme Court of North Carolina as part of the Court’s bicentennial celebration.

August 12, 2019 , Press Release

Chief Justice Beasley and Governor Cooper Announce School Justice Partnership Initiative

Chief Justice Beasley and Governor Cooper were joined by public officials today to announce the release of the SJP Toolkit.

August 9, 2019 , Press Release

Sign Up Now to Receive Updates About Supreme Court Rules

Supreme Court’s Office of Administrative Counsel offers new email subscription service to receive Supreme Court rule-related updates.

August 6, 2019 , General News

Chief Justice Beasley Extends Order Through September for Jones County Affected by Hurricane Florence

View an order on August 6 from Chief Justice Beasley regarding continuing catastrophic conditions in Jones County.

July 8, 2019 , General News

Chief Justice Beasley Extends Order Through July for Jones County Affected by Hurricane Florence

View an order on July 8 from Chief Justice Beasley regarding continuing catastrophic conditions in Jones County.

July 2, 2019 , Press Release

New North Carolina Business Court Rules Effective July 1

The amended rules are effective as of July 1, 2019, and apply to all cases before the Business Court pending on or after that date.

June 22, 2019 , Press Release

Chief Justice Beasley Delivers 2019 State of the Judiciary Address to the N. C. Bar Association

The address focused on the Judicial Branch’s commitment to access, fairness and impartiality for the people of North Carolina.

June 20, 2019 , Press Release

WATCH LIVE Saturday 10 a.m.: Chief Justice Beasley to Deliver the North Carolina State of the Judiciary Address

Chief Justice Cheri Beasley will deliver her 2019 State of the Judiciary address at the North Carolina Bar Association’s annual meeting.