The directives continue to allow increased use of technology and seek to limit foot traffic in courthouses.

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

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Emergency directives postpone jury trials, prescribe social distancing measures, and allow extra time for summary ejectment proceedings.

The oral arguments will be the first set to be heard using remote technology in the Court's 200-year history.

In conference on June 3, 2020, the Supreme Court of North Carolina issued six orders that contain amendments to several of its rule sets.

Justice Earls was named co-chair, along with North Carolina Attorney General Stein, of the Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice.

The press conference was held in the courtroom at the Supreme Court of North Carolina, downtown Raleigh.

Chief Justice Beasley to speak about the intersection of the justice system and the protests occurring in cities across North Carolina.