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.

Co-chairs of the Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice release statement on Sheriff Association reforms.

Today’s order also allows jury trials to resume in districts with an approved Jury Trial Resumption Plan.

The court’s order amending Rule 3 was adopted on 13 October 2020 and is effective immediately.

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