North Carolina Supreme Court Order Extending Time Due to COVID-19

North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice Beasley issued a new Order on 13 April 2020 (See 20200414 NC Supreme Court Order)

Extension of Time

This new Order extends the time for all pleadings, motions, notices, and other documents and papers that were or are due to be filed on or after 16 March 2020 and the close of business on 1 June 2020 to close of business on 1 June 2020.

Additionally, all other acts that were or are due to be done on or after 16 March 2020 and before close of business on 1 June 2020 shall be deemed timely done if they are done

This applies to all civil actions, criminal actions, estates, and special proceedings. It does not apply to the appellate courts.

Extension of Time in Bail Bond Forfeiture Proceedings

“Notwithstanding the extension of time provided above, in proceedings for forfeiture of bail bonds under Part 2 of Article 26 of Chapter 15A of the General Statutes for which disposition by entry of final judgment under N.C.G.S. § 15A-544.6 or by grant of a motion to set aside under N.C.G.S. § 15A-544.5(d)(4) is due to occur on or after 14 April 2020 and before or on 29 September 2020, any motion to set aside or any objection to a motion to set aside that is due to be filed within that period shall be deemed to be timely filed if it is filed before the close of business on 30 September 2020.

In order to implement this extension, any entry of final judgment under N.C.G.S. § 15A-544.6 or any grant of a motion to set aside under N.C.G.S. § 15A-544.5(d)(4) that is due to occur on or after 14 April 2020 and before or on 29 September 2020, is hereby stayed until after the close of business on 30 September 2020.”