General Public

Providing helpful information for members of the general public.

Help Us Keep the Public and Our Staff Safe

Courts are operating with reduced capacity. By order of the Chief Justice, only people with business at the courthouse will be allowed to enter. Masks or face coverings are encouraged, and in some locations may be required. Filings are encouraged to be mailed and will be treated as timely if received by mail within 5 days of the due date. You may be able to handle your ticket or citation through our online services. You can also sign up there for text and email reminders about your court date.

Check your county's information for changes to hours of operations, remote hearings, announcements, and more. If you need additional information, contact the clerk of superior court office before going to the courthouse. Find updates for the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and Business Court.

Webex Resources: Online Audio / Video Technology for Remote Hearings

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.

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.