# G.S. 7A-49.6. Proceedings conducted by audio and video transmission.

Updated October 27, 2026

Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim.  Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.

Source dates and original verification status preserved. No exhaustive certification of later amendments.

[Official source](https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_7a/GS_7a-49.6.html) · Collected 2026-07-26

## Remote proceedings

North Carolina law permits judicial officials to conduct proceedings by audio and video transmission, subject to statutory safeguards and case-specific limits.

North Carolina law permits judicial officials to conduct proceedings by audio and video transmission, subject to statutory safeguards and case-specific limits. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.

## Remote testimony

For North Carolina civil jury proceedings, remote witness testimony requires a record finding of good cause.

For North Carolina civil jury proceedings, remote witness testimony requires a record finding of good cause. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.

## Approved videoconferencing

North Carolina audio/video proceedings must use videoconferencing applications approved by the Administrative Office of the Courts.

North Carolina audio/video proceedings must use videoconferencing applications approved by the Administrative Office of the Courts. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.