It includes transcript-related amendments approved on November 17, which are effective for cases that are appealed on or after January 1.

This award is the highest honor given by the Judicial Branch.

Five judges were formally installed in a virtual ceremony in the courtroom of the North Carolina Court of Appeals.

The media and the public may watch the ceremony on the Judicial Branch YouTube channel.

The swearing-in occurred at the Carteret County Courthouse and was administered by Chief Justice Paul Newby.

Chief Judge Linda M. McGee and Judge Wanda G. Bryant, both serving on the North Carolina Court of Appeals, are retiring today, December 31.

Chief Justice Cheri Beasley announced the following appointments effective Friday, January 1, 2021.

North Carolina attorneys, paralegals, and the public are invited to participate.

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.