General Public
Featured Services
Citation Services
If you received a citation, see what options you may have, including to pay, dismiss, or reduce your ticket.
Find My Court Date
Quickly find when and where you need to appear in court. Search by name, county, and more.
Find My Local Courthouse
If you need to visit one of our courthouses, we'll help you get in touch with them and help you get there.
Help Topics
Find common answers to your court-related questions.
eCourts Guide & File
A free online service to help users prepare court documents to file for certain case types.
Going to Court
Going to Court Basic Information
If you or a family member or friend are about to go to court, let us help navigate the way through the process.
Prepare for Jury Service
Find out what to expect when you arrive, how to conduct yourself, and what you need to do when you serve as a juror.
Court Date Notifications
Subscribe to court date notifications and reminders for criminal cases via email or SMS/text message.
Additional Resources
Judicial Forms
Find statewide forms created and maintained by the North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts.
Find a Judicial Branch Employee
If you know the Judicial Branch employee you'd like to reach, please use our Judicial Directory to find their contact information.
Office of Language Access Services
Committed to removing barriers that hinder equal access to justice by individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP).
Obtaining Court Records
Find out how to obtain court records.
Criminal Background Check
Learn how to obtain a criminal background check for yourself or others.
Request a Public Record
Submit a request depending on the type of record. Options may include online, by mail, or in person.
Disability Access
The North Carolina Judicial Branch is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities have equal access to all court functions.
Learn About the Court System
Learn more about North Carolina’s unified court system, cases, officials, routes of appeal, and more.