The United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina is closely monitoring the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19. The Court has issued Standing Order 12 concerning restrictions on persons entering U.S. Courthouses in this District and closes access to the intake counter in the Greensboro U.S. District Courthouse. The District Court remains open for case electronic filings through CM/ECF and paper filings by a drop box located in lobby of the Greensboro courthouse. Please follow this link for more information about the Drop-Off Mailbox. Clerk’s Office staff remain available during business hours to answer case-related questions or address inquiries related to the Court’s operating status. The Clerk’s Office can be reached at (336) 332-6000.

The Court has also issued Standing Order 13 concerning Court Operations impacted by COVID-19. The Court remains open for official business and will continue operations to the greatest extent possible under the circumstances, but jury trials and many matters requiring in-court hearings have been continued. Attorney Admissions are cancelled for the month of March, 2020. For further information, please refer to these Standing Orders and the docket sheets for each case.