Mecklenburg County eCourts Information

Find information, training, policies, and procedures related to eCourts for Mecklenburg County.

26th Judicial District Announces Modified Court Operations:

SCAM ALERT! Jury duty scams have been reported. Learn more and how to protect yourself and avoid falling victim.
Face Covering Mandate and Other COVID-19 Protocols Lifted as 26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Expands Court Operations - March 14, 2022

Weddings will be conducted by appointment only Monday through Friday, from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. at the Mecklenburg County Courthouse. Appointments must be made via email at Mecklenburg.Magistrate.Weddings@nccourts.org.

The Mecklenburg County Clerk of Superior Court’s Office will be open to the public between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Access to public records is available from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, by appointment only.

To access Criminal files by appointment, email Mecklenburg.Criminal@nccourts.org
To access Civil files by appointment, email Mecklenburg.Civil@nccourts.org
To access Estate files by appointment, go to the Estates Division Bookings calendar

Information and Training

eCourts Services - Now Live in Harnett, Johnston, Lee, Wake Counties

Mecklenburg is the next track to launch in 2023. Learn more about eCourts.
eFiling (File & Serve) - Required for attorneys
- Filer Process Reference Guide | eFiling Training Video | More training materials | eFiling Support
Portal - search for case information or court dates, make payments
- Judicial Branch Expands Elevated Access for Private Counsel in eCourts
- Portal Overview Guide | Advanced User Guide | Elevated Access Info | Portal training videos and materials
Guide & File - guided interviews to prepare court documents, eFiling is available for certain case types. Guide & File Support
- Online Requests for Dismissal or Speeding Reduction of Traffic Citations Launches in Guide & File for eCourts Pilot Counties - May 1, 2023. View the public user guide.
eDiscovery - eDiscovery Defense Counsel Reference Guide | Defense Counsel Training Video
FAQs for Attorneys – a “living” document that will be updated by the NCAOC with additional questions and clarifications (updated March 9): eFiling, Portal, Condemnation, Court Procedures, eDiscovery, and Reports and Information Sharing.
eFiling Recommended System Requirements
Supreme Court Approves Amendments to Rule 5 and Rule 5.1 of the General Rules of Practice for Superior and District Courts - February 1, 2023
Supreme Court Adopts Electronic-Filing Rules for the Implementation of eCourts (April 2021) and OGC Memo regarding the amendments to the General Rules of Practice (May 2021)
Wireless Guest Access Instructions (September 2022)

Local eCourts Policies and Procedures

This is where Mecklenburg County specific court operations policies and procedures related to eCourts will be posted. Stay tuned!

Questions / Feedback

Questions and comments about the Judicial Branch’s statewide eCourts project may be submitted to eCourts@nccourts.org.
Information about the statewide project may be found at NCcourts.gov/eCourts.