North Carolina Self Help and Legal Research
This page provides information about Self Help and Legal Research resources in North Carolina.
Links are grouped by those that cover courts statewide, for multiple counties, and then by individual county.
North Carolina - Statewide Courts Self Help
Court Information
View information about the North Carolina court system, including types of courts, types of cases, court officials, alternatives to court, and appeals.
Court Rules
View North Carolina Rules of Practice for Superior and District Courts, Rules for Court-Ordered Arbitration, and Code of Judicial Conduct.
Business Court Procedures
View answers to frequently asked questions about North Carolina Business Court procedures, including complex case designation, assignment, and removal from Business Court.
Small Claims Information
View information about small claims cases in North Carolina District Courts, including types of cases, magistrates, and appeals.
Traffic and Motor Vehicle Information
The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles offers information related to traffic and motor vehicle laws, driver licenses, identification cards, and requests for traffic records.
Dispute Resolution
View information about mediation and arbitration in North Carolina, which can help parties resolve disputes without going to trial. Information about various types of mediation programs and court-ordered arbitration is provided.
Legal Information and Resources
View information about legal topics, including family, juvenile, housing, finance, benefits, veterans and military, employment, criminal law, health and disability, disaster assistance, business, education, farmworkers, immigration, individual rights, wills and life planning, and the legal system. Links to forms and answers to frequently asked questions are provided.
Court Procedure Information
View information about going to court in North Carolina, including court dates and calendars, court personnel and procedure, witnesses, self-representation, records, and appeals.
North Carolina General Statutes
Search North Carolina laws by chapter and keyword, look up an individual section number, or browse the table of contents.
Legal Resources
The North Carolina Advocates for Justice offers information and assistance to the public, including educational brochures, referrals to attorneys and advocates by legal topic, and links to additional online government and legal resources.
Child Custody Mediation
View information about child custody mediation, which can help parties resolve custody and visitation issues without going to court.
Child Custody Visitation
View information about the Access and Visitation Program, which helps non-custodial parents with visitation issues.
Magistrate Proceedings
Magistrates are officers of District Courts with limited civil and criminal jurisdiction. Case jurisdiction includes minor criminal offenses, some domestic violence procedures, traffic infractions, and small claims actions.
Court Process Information
The North Carolina Conference of District Attorneys provides legal information for the public, including an overview of court procedures, answers to frequently asked questions about the legal system, a glossary of terms, information about victims' rights and compensation, and links to local District Attorneys by location and name.
Domestic Violence, Abuse, and Sexual Assault Victim Resources
The North Carolina Council for Women offers information, advocacy, and resources for victims of domestic violence, abuse, and sexual assault. Links to local programs are included.
Child Support Information
View information about North Carolina child support matters, including options for arranging support, how to file, court procedure, how support is calculated, enforcement and modification of orders, and children age 18 and over.
Guardianship Information
View about adult and minor guardianship in North Carolina, including the role and responsibilities of the guardian, alternatives to guardianship, terminology, emergency protection, filing a petition for incompetence, court hearings, restoration to competency, and modification of guardianships.
Traffic Violation Information
View information about traffic violations in North Carolina, including how to handle a citation, waivable offenses, online payment, reduction or dismissal of citations, correctable offenses, points and insurance, driving records, traffic court procedure, missed court dates, continuances, appeals, license revocation and restoration, and limited driving privileges.
Wills and Estates Information
View information about North Carolina wills and estates, including terminology, probate, estate administration, filing, and small or simple estates.
Business Court Local Rules
View the local rules of the North Carolina Business Court.
Criminal Procedure
View information about North Carolina criminal procedure, including types of courts and offenses, bond and bail, court-appointed attorneys, court dates, continuances, deferred prosecution, pleas, convictions, sentences, and appeals.
Domestic Violence and Protection Orders
View information about rights of domestic violence victims, address confidentiality, and victims' compensation. View information about Domestic Violence Protection Orders, including how to obtain an order; domestic violence court procedure; legal assistance; and enforcement, renewal, and modification of orders.
Housing Issues
View information about landlord-tenant and foreclosure matters in North Carolina.
Mediators
Search rosters of mediators and view a guide to selecting a mediator.
Family Court Information
View information about North Carolina Family Courts, which are specialized programs in District Court that handle related family matters such as divorce, child custody and visitation, juvenile delinquency, dependency, abuse and neglect, termination of parental rights, and domestic violence. Information about parent education and links to existing Family Courts are provided.
Local Court Rules
Search North Carolina local court rules by keyword, court, and county.
North Carolina Multiple County Courts Self Help
Judicial District 2 Administrative Traffic Court
The District Attorney's Office of Judicial District 2 offers information about Administrative Traffic Court in Beaufort, Martin, and Tyrrell Counties, which can dispose of minor traffic cases without a trial. Options include payment of the citation, reduction of tickets by attending driving school, or requesting a trial date.
30th Prosecutorial District Minor Traffic Violation Court
The District Attorney for the 30th Prosecutorial District offers information about Minor Traffic Violation Court, which can dispose of minor traffic cases without a trial in Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon, and Swain Counties. Options include payment of the citation or requesting a trial date.
District 29B Administrative Traffic Court
The District Attorney's Office of Judicial District 29B offers information about Administrative Traffic Court in Henderson, Polk, and Transylvania Counties, which can dispose of minor traffic cases without a trial. Schedules, procedures, and a link to insurance information are included.
Prosecutorial District 22A Administrative Traffic Court
The District Attorney's Office for Prosecutorial District 22A offers information about Administrative Traffic Court in Alexander and Iredell Counties, which can dispose of minor traffic cases without a trial. Locations and times are included.
Judicial District 19B Administrative Traffic Court
The District Attorney's Office of Judicial District 19B offers information about Administrative Traffic Court in Montgomery and Randolph Counties, which can dispose of minor traffic cases without a trial. Options include payment of the citation, plea negotiation with the Assistant District Attorney, or requesting a trial date.
Prosecutorial District 20A Administrative Traffic Court
The District Attorney's Office for Prosecutorial District 20A offers information about Administrative Traffic Court in Anson, Richmond, and Stanley Counties, which can dispose of minor traffic cases without a trial. Options include payment of the citation, plea negotiation with the Assistant District Attorney, or requesting a trial date.
Judicial District 17B Administrative Traffic Court
The District Attorney's Office of Judicial District 17B offers information about Administrative Traffic Court in Stokes and Surry Counties, which can dispose of minor traffic cases without a trial. Options include payment of the citation, request for speed reduction, traffic school, submission of proof of current license or insurance, or requesting a trial date.
Alamance County - Courts Self Help Resources
Alamance County Child Support
View information about child support services, collection, and enforcement in Alamance County.
Alamance County Domestic Violence Information
Family Abuse Services of Alamance County offers information to victims about domestic abuse services and resources.
Alamance County Guardianship
Types of guardianships as well as procedures for managing the affairs of incompetent individuals or minor children in Alamance County are detailed.
Alamance County Juvenile Cases
View information about the Juvenile Division of District Court in Alamance County, including location and types of cases handled.
Alamance County Probate
View information about probate of wills in Alamance County. A link to required forms is included.
Alamance County Small Claims Court
View information about small claims cases in Alamance County, including landlord-tenant disputes, suits for money owed, or return of personal property. Links to required forms are included.
Alamance County Traffic Citations
View information about traffic citation payment options in Alamance County, including by court appearance, mail, or online. A link to online payments is included.
Anson County - Courts Self Help Resources
Anson County Family Court Services
View information about family court services in Anson County.
Buncombe County - Courts Self Help Resources
Buncombe County Child Support Information
View information about child support payment and collection in Buncombe County.
Buncombe County Estate and Guardianship Information
View information about guardianships and estate administration in Buncombe County.
Buncombe County Special and Juvenile Proceedings
View information about special and juvenile proceedings in Buncombe County, including name changes, emancipation, foreclosures, adoptions, incompetency and guardianship, and involuntary commitments.
Buncombe County Traffic Citations
View information about traffic citation procedure in Buncombe County, including court appearances and payment of fines. A link to online payments is included.
Burke County - Courts Self Help Resources
Burke County Family Court Services
View information about family court services in Burke County.
Cabarrus County - Courts Self Help Resources
Cabarrus County Child Support
View information about child support services and enforcement in Cabarrus County. Links to an application form and additional online resources are included.
Caldwell County - Courts Self Help Resources
Caldwell County Family Court Services
View information about family court services in Caldwell County.
Carteret County - Courts Self Help Resources
Carteret County Child Support
View information about establishment, collection, and enforcement of child support obligations in Carteret County.
Carteret County Estate and Guardianship Information
View information about Carteret County probate, estate administration, and guardianship.
Carteret County Small Claims Court
View information about small claims cases in Carteret County, including landlord-tenant disputes, suits for money owed, or return of personal property. Links to required forms are included
Carteret County Special Proceedings
View information about special proceedings in Carteret County, including adoptions, foreclosures, name changes, incompetency, guardianship, and juvenile matters.
Carteret County Traffic Tickets and Criminal Record Checks
View information about Carteret County traffic ticket court appearances and payments, and procedures for obtaining a criminal record check.
Catawba County - Courts Self Help Resources
Catawba County Child Support Services
View information about child support services in Catawba County, including eligibility, collection and enforcement, establishment of paternity, and links to required application forms and the child support court calendar.
Catawba County Family Court Services
View information about family court services in Catawba County.
Chatham County - Courts Self Help Resources
Chatham County Child Support Information
View information about establishment, collection, and enforcement of child support obligations in Chatham County.
Chatham County First-Time Drug Offender Program and Family Visitation Services
View information about Chatham 360 First Offender Program, which can set up a treatment program in lieu of incarceration for some offenders with substance abuse problems; and about Family Visitation Services of Chatham County, which provides supervised visitation and exchange of children between parents whose lives are affected by domestic violence and abuse.
Cumberland County - Courts Self Help Resources
Cumberland County Child Support
View information about establishment, collection, and enforcement of child support obligations in Cumberland County.
Cumberland County Environmental Court
View information about Cumberland County Environmental Court, which hears cases of noncompliance with local and state environmental codes including health, safety, housing, neighborhood, fire, solid waste, building, and zoning.
Cumberland County Family Court Services
View information about family court services in Cumberland County.
Davidson County - Courts Self Help Resources
Davidson County Child Support
View information about establishment, collection, and enforcement of child support obligations in Davidson County.
Durham County - Courts Self Help Resources
Durham County Family Court Services
View information about family court services in Durham County.
Durham County Administrative Traffic Court
View information about Administrative Traffic Court in Durham County, which can dispose of minor traffic cases without a trial.
Durham County Child Support
View information about establishment, collection, and enforcement of child support obligations in Durham County. Link to a downloadable program directory with applications and referral assistance.
Edgecombe County - Courts Self Help Resources
Edgecombe County Child Support
View information about child support services and enforcement in Edgecombe County.
Edgecombe County Criminal Record Check Information
View the procedure for obtaining a criminal record from the Edgecombe County Clerk of Court.
Edgecombe County Guardianship
View information about guardianship appointments and types of guardians in Edgecombe County.
Forsyth County - Courts Self Help Resources
Forsyth County Child Support
View information about Forsyth County child support services and enforcement.
Forsyth County Guardianship
View information about guardianship procedure and types of guardians for incompetent adults in Forsyth County.
Greene County - Courts Self Help Resources
Greene County Family Court Services
View information about family court services in Greene County.
Guilford County - Courts Self Help Resources
Guilford County Child Support
View information about child support services and enforcement in Guilford County with links to online payments and a support calculator.
Harnett County - Courts Self Help Resources
Harnett County Criminal Record Check Information
View the procedure for obtaining a criminal record by name from the Harnett County Clerk of Court.
Harnett County Disposition Court
View information about Harnett County Disposition Court, which handles minor traffic offenses and allows defendants to appear at their convenience and pay the ticket, request a reduction, or request a trial date.
Harnett County Estates and Wills
Procedures for administering estates and wills in Harnett County are outlined in answers to frequently asked questions, links to initiating the estate process, and an Estate Procedural Guide.
Harnett County Small Claims Information
View information about small claims cases in Harnett County.
Haywood County - Courts Self Help Resources
Haywood County Child Support
View information about child support services and enforcement in Haywood County.
Henderson County - Courts Self Help Resources
Henderson County Child Support
View information about child support services and enforcement in Henderson County, including applying for services, collection, income withholding, and links to additional resources.
Johnston County - Courts Self Help Resources
Johnston County Child Support
View information about child support services and enforcement in Johnston County, including contact information and an automated customer service number with account and case status information.
Lee County - Courts Self Help Resources
Lee County Child Support
View information about child support services and enforcement in Lee County.
Lenoir County - Courts Self Help Resources
Lenoir County Family Court Services
View information about family court services in Lenoir County.
Mecklenburg County - Courts Self Help Resources
Mecklenburg County Child Support
View information about child support services and enforcement in Mecklenburg County. Links include payment procedures, how to apply for services, and paternity establishment.
Mecklenburg County Domestic Violence Information
The Mecklenburg County District Attorney's Office offers information about domestic violence cases including court procedure, restraining orders, and links to domestic violence services.
Mecklenburg County Family Court Services
View information about family court services in Mecklenburg County.
Mecklenburg County Family Law Self-Help
View information about the 26th Judicial District SelfServe Center, which offers resources to individuals representing themselves in family law cases. Link to forms and instructions, lawyer referral services, local clinics, a legal glossary, and answers to frequently asked questions are provided.
Mecklenburg County Traffic Citations
The Mecklenburg County District Attorney's Office offers information on speeding ticket reduction, compliance ticket dismissals, and online ticket resolution options.
Montgomery County - Courts Self Help Resources
Montgomery County Child Support
View information about child support services and enforcement in Montgomery County.
Montgomery County Family Court Services
View information about family court services in Montgomery County.
Moore County - Courts Self Help Resources
Moore County Family Court Services
View information about family court services in Moore County.
Moore County Child Support
View information about child support services and enforcement in Moore County, with links to downloadable brochures and additional online resources.
Moore County Criminal and Traffic Information
View information about Moore County traffic citation payments, court dates and continuances, and the procedure for requesting a criminal record check by name.
Moore County Estates and Guardianships
View information about types of guardians, appointment of guardians, and the process for administering an estate in Moore County.
Moore County Special Proceedings
View information about special court proceedings in Moore County, including name changes, foreclosures, adoptions, incompetency, and guardianship of incompetents.
New Hanover County - Courts Self Help Resources
New Hanover County Administrative Traffic Court
View information about Administrative Traffic Court in New Hanover County, which can dispose of minor traffic cases without a trial.
Orange County - Courts Self Help Resources
Orange County Child Support
View information child support services in Orange County, with links to procedure information and state resources.
Orange County Dispute Settlement
View information about the Orange County Dispute Settlement Center, which uses mediation to help parties resolve disputes without going to court.
Pender County - Courts Self Help Resources
Pender County Child Support
View information about child support services and enforcement in Pender County.
Pitt County - Courts Self Help Resources
Pitt County Family Court Services
View information about family court services in Pitt County.
Randolph County - Courts Self Help Resources
Randolph County Family Court Services
View information about family court services in Randolph County.
Richmond County - Courts Self Help Resources
Richmond County Family Court Services
View information about family court services in Richmond County.
Robeson County - Courts Self Help Resources
Robeson County Offender Resource Information
View information about the Robeson County Offender Resource Center, which can set up treatment and day-reporting programs in lieu of jail for some offenders. Contacts and links to additional resources are included.
Rutherford County - Courts Self Help Resources
Rutherford County Child Support
View information about child support services and enforcement in Rutherford County, including contacts and answers to frequently asked questions.
Stanly County - Courts Self Help Resources
Stanly County Family Court Services
View information about family court services in Stanly County.
Stokes County - Courts Self Help Resources
Stokes County Estates and Guardianship Information
View information about Stokes County estates, probate, wills, and guardianships of minors or incompetent adults.
Stokes County Small Claims Information
View information about small claims cases in Stokes County, including links to required forms for evictions, suits for money owed, and return of personal property.
Stokes County Traffic Ticket Information
View information about traffic ticket cases in Stokes County, including court appearances and payment of citations.
Swain County - Courts Self Help Resources
Swain County Domestic Violence Information
View information about domestic violence resources in Swain County, with a link to a downloadable information packet about children and domestic violence.
Swain County Guardianship Information
View information about guardianship for incompetent adults in Swain County, including procedure, services, and types of guardians.
Wake County - Courts Self Help Resources
Wake County Child Support
View information about child support services and enforcement in Wake County.
Wake County Family Court Services
View information about family court services in Wake County.
Washington County - Courts Self Help Resources
Washington County Child Support
View information about child support services and enforcement in Washington County.
Wayne County - Courts Self Help Resources
Wayne County Family Court Services
View information about family court services in Wayne County.
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