- NEW – Governor Cooper’s Executive Order No. 195 Eases COVID-19 Restrictions — Sent on February 26, 2021
- Executive Order No. 191 — Extends Moratorium on Certain Evictions Through March 31, 2021 — Sent on January 29, 2021
- Executive Orders Nos. 189 & 190 – These Executive Orders Address: (1) Overnight Curfew, (2) Night-Time Closure Period for (a) Businesses and (b) On-site Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages, and (3) Carry-out or Delivery of Mixed Alcoholic Beverages — Sent on January 29, 2021
- May a Public Employer Require Vaccination Against COVID-19? For the most part, the answer is “yes.” — Sent on January 27, 2021
- Chief Justice Paul Newby Extends Emergency Directive 5 Which Impacts the Concealed Handgun Permit and Pistol Purchase Permit Application Procedures — Sent on January 15, 2021
- Executive Order No. 188 – Extension of the Governor’s Modified Stay at Home Order — Sent on January 8, 2021
- Executive Order No. 184 Extends Moratorium on Certain Evictions Through January 31, 2021 — Sent on December 31, 2020
- Executive Order No. 183 – Sale of Mixed Alcoholic Beverages for Carry-Out or Delivery — Sent on December 23, 2020
- Oaths Not Required through January 13, 2021 for Release of Records of Applicants for Concealed Handgun Permits and Pistol Purchase Permits — Sent on December 21, 2020
- Executive Order No. 181 – Overnight Curfew Established and Night-Time Closure Period for Certain Businesses Imposed — Sent on December 10, 2020
- Sample Charging Language for Violating Executive Order — COVID-19 — Sent on November 24, 2020
- Executive Order No. 180 Strengthens Face Covering Provisions — Sent on November 24, 2020
- Oaths Not Required for Release of Records of Applicants for Concealed Handgun Permits and Pistol Purchase Permits – through December 14, 2020 — Sent on November 19, 2020
- Executive Order No. 176 – Mass Gathering Limitations: Reduced to 10 People for Indoor Spaces, Remains at 50 People for Outdoor Spaces — Sent on November 13, 2020
- Execution of a Writ for Possession of Real Property — Executive Order No. 171 — Sent on October 30, 2020
- Continuation of Phase 3 Easing of Restrictions Regarding COVID-19 — Sent on October 23, 2020
- Executive Order No. 169 – Implementation of Governor Cooper’s Phase 3 Easing of Restrictions — Sent on October 5, 2020
- Oaths Not Required through October 15 for Release of Records of Applicants for Concealed Handgun Permits and Pistol Purchase Permits — Sent on September 21, 2020
- CDC Moratorium on Evictions — September 4, 2020 through December 31, 2020 — Sent on September 4, 2020
- Executive Order No. 163 – COVID-19 Restrictions from September 4th through October 2nd — Sent on September 4, 2020
- Gun Permit Applications Do Not Require Verification by Notary Public Through September 22, 2020 — Sent on August 31, 2020
- Executive Order No. 155 – Extension of Phase 2 Restrictions to September 11, 2020 — Sent on August 6, 2020
- Executive Order No. 153 – Restricting Late Night Sale or Service of Alcoholic Beverages — Sent on July 31, 2020
- Executive Order No. 151 — Extension of Phase 2 COVID-19 Measures — Effective July 17 to August 7, 2020 — Sent on July 24, 2020
- Chief Justice Issues Additional Emergency Directives to Prevent Spread of COVID-19 in Court Facilities — Sent on July 20, 2020
- Executive Order No. 147 – Face Coverings and Extension of Previous Executive Order No. 141 Safety Measures — Sent on June 26, 2020
- Wearing a Mask While Carrying a Concealed Handgun With a Valid Concealed Handgun Permit — Sent on June 26, 2020
- Governor’s Executive Order No. 142 — Chief Justice’s Order Staying Eviction Proceedings in Court — Effective May 30, 2020 – Part 5 of 5 — Sent on June 3, 2020
- Jail Backlog — Sentenced State Inmates Awaiting Transfer from Jails to State Prisons – Part 4 of 4 — Sent on May 29, 2020
- Executive Order No. 141 — High School Graduations, Bar Closures, Private Clubs Open and Extended Outdoor Seating for On-Site Alcohol Consumption — Sent on May 29, 2020
- Executive Order No. 141 – Implementation of Governor Cooper’s Phase 2 Easing of Restrictions — Sent on May 22, 2020
- Federal Court Enjoins Enforcement of Religious Worship Service Provisions In Executive Order No. 138 — Sent on May 16, 2020
- Resolution to Governor Roy Cooper Regarding COVID-19 Restrictions on Worship Services — Sent on May 12, 2020
- Drive-Through Graduation Ceremonies and Public Safety Processions DO NOT Violate Executive Order No. 138 — Sent on May 12, 2020
- Executive Order No. 138 – Easing Restrictions on Travel, Business Operations, and Mass Gatherings: Phase 1 — Sent on May 7, 2020
- Chief Justice Beasley Issues Order Extending the Emergency Directives Issued on April 2, 2020 — Sent on May 5, 2020
- Transfer of Inmates from Prison to a County Jail — During the Period of Suspension of Transfers of Sentenced Inmates from Jails to Prison – Part 3 of 4 — Sent on April 27, 2020
- Executive Order 135 Extends Safety Restrictions Through May 8, 2020 — Sent on April 24, 2020
- An Update — Suspension of Transfer of Inmates between Jails and Prisons Extended Until May 4th – Part 2 of 4 — Sent on April 21, 2020
- April 13, 2020 Order of Chief Justice Cheri Beasley: (1) Service of Writs for Possession of Property; and (2) Motions to Set Aside a Bond Forfeiture – Part 4 of 5 — Sent on April 15, 2020
- Emergency Federal Funds for Jails Related to COVID-19 Issues — Sent on April 13, 2020
- Quarantine Orders and Isolation Orders — Law Enforcement’s Authority — Sent on April 11, 2020
- Transfer of Inmates from Prison to a County Jail — During the Period of Suspension of Transfers of Sentenced Inmates from Jails to Prison – Part 1 of 4 — Sent on April 11, 2020
- Executive Order 131 — Additional Restrictions on: (1) Retail Establishments Allowed to Remain Open; and (2) Skilled Nursing Facilities — Sent on April 11, 2020
- Workers’ Comp Regarding COVID-19 — Eligibility for Law Enforcement Officers and Detention Officers — Sent on April 9, 2020
- Executive Order No. 130 — (1) Childcare for Law Enforcement Personnel; and (2) Extension of Permits for Chemical Analysts [for breath alcohol tests] — Sent on April 9, 2020
- COVID-19 Medical Alerts — Release of Information to Law Enforcement Officers — Sent on April 9, 2020
- In-Person Worship Services — Impact of the Governor’s Executive Orders — Sent on April 9, 2020
- Potential Criminal Charges for: (1) Engaging in a COVID-19 Hoax; or (2) Intentionally Spreading COVID-19 — Sent on April 9, 2020
- Governor’s Executive Order No. 129 – Sheriffs’ Commission and Criminal Justice Commission Waiver or Modification of “Break-in-Service” Rules for Training Courses — Sent on April 8, 2020
- COVID-19 and Sheriffs’ Offices and Jails — Sent on April 7, 2020
- Help for Sheriffs — How to Determine if a Specific Business is an “Essential Business and Operation” that is Allowed to Remain Open During the COVID-19 Pandemic? — Sent on April 7, 2020
- Governor’s Executive Order No. 121 and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) — Sent on April 7, 2020
- Closing Roads During a Locally Declared State of Emergency — Sent on April 5, 2020
- Citizens Can Travel to a Sheriff’s Office for the Processing and Issuance of Concealed Handgun Permits and Pistol Purchase Permits — Sent on April 5, 2020
- Chief Justice Beasley Issues Order Regarding Various Court Matters — Sent on April 5, 2020
- Juvenile Intake Procedures During COVID-19 Pandemic — Sent on April 4, 2020
- Legal Language for Charging Criminal Violations of the Governor’s Executive Orders — Sent on April 3, 2020
- Guidance for Law Enforcement Officers — from Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Troxler — Sent on April 2, 2020
- Executive Order No. 124 — Provision Regarding a Sheriff’s Duty to Execute Valid Writs for Possession of Property – Part 3 of 5 — Sent on April 1, 2020
- Governor Roy Cooper’s Letter: (1) Are “drive-in” church services allowed per the Executive Orders? (2) Priority COVID-19 Testing for LEO Personnel (3) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for LEOs — Sent on March 31, 2020
- Executive Order No. 120 — Prohibits ANY Business Establishment from Allowing Gaming Activities Such As Video Sweepstakes — Sent on March 31, 2020
- FEMA Reimbursement for Coronavirus Response — Sent on March 30, 2020
- Does a Sheriff Have the Authority to Suspend Processing and Issuance of Pistol Purchase Permits and Concealed Handgun Permits Because of a Declared State of Emergency? — Sent on March 27, 2020
- FAQs – Executive Order No. 120 — 50+ = Mass Gathering, Entertainment Facilities, Personal Care and Grooming, Long Term Care, School Closures — Sent on March 27, 2020
- Answers to Questions Submitted to the Governor — Sent on March 26, 2020
- Emergency Family and Medical Leave Act [aka Emergency FMLA] — Sent on March 26, 2020
- Governor’s Executive Order No. 120 — 50+ = Mass Gathering, Entertainment Facilities, Personal Care and Grooming, Long Term Care, School Closures — Sent on March 24, 2020
- FEMA Reimbursement of Emergency Protective Measures Expenses — Sent on March 22, 2020
- Can Counties and Cities Shut Down Video Gaming and Sweepstakes Establishments During An Emergency? — Sent on March 21, 2020
- During the Coronavirus Pandemic, where can people eat carry-out food from a restaurant? — Sent on March 21, 2020
- Suspending Fingerprinting Services for the General Public During a Declared State of Emergency — Sent on March 20, 2020
- G.S. 42-36.2 – Execution on Writ for Possession of Property — Impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic – Part 2 of 5 — Sent on March 20, 2020
- Writs for Possession of Real Property – Impact of a Declared State of Emergency – Part 1 of 5 — Sent on March 18, 2020
- Governor’s Executive Order No. 118 [issued 3/17/20, copy attached] on the sale of various alcoholic beverages — Sent on March 17, 2020
- Coronavirus UPDATE – Governor’s Executive Orders (No. 117 & No. 118) and Frequently Asked Questions Document — Sent on March 17, 2020
- Coronavirus – Governor’s Executive Order No. 117 – Prohibition of Mass Gatherings and School Closures -And Impact on Churches and Funerals — Sent on March 14, 2020
- Restrictions on Firearms During a Declared State of Emergency — Sent on March 14, 2020
- COVID-19 Update — Sent on March 12, 2020