General Public

Providing helpful information for members of the 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.

eCourts Guide & File

A free online service to help users prepare court documents to file for certain case types.

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

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.

Disability Access

Learn about disability access and ADA compliance in North Carolina courts and resources for special needs/disability services.

Language Access

Learn how the Judicial Branch accommodates people with spoken foreign language needs, how to request an interpreter, and more.

Additional Resources

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.

Judicial Forms

Find statewide forms created and maintained by the North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts.

Request a Public Record

Submit a request depending on the type of record. Options may include online, by mail, or in person.