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FAQs

Can you access NC court records online? ›

NCAOC offers online remote access to both criminal and civil information from all 100 North Carolina counties. The North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts (NCAOC) offers online remote access to both criminal and civil information from all 100 North Carolina counties.

Public records requests may be submitted in person, by mail, by phone or through electronic means. The preferred method for receiving public records requests is through the department's online public request form, which allows NCDOA to better track requests and respond in a timely manner.

North Carolina courts maintain that the public has the right to access most court documents. This includes divorce documents. Therefore, divorce records are available and generally free of charge or can be copied for 25 cents a page. These records are typically kept in files in the clerk of courts' offices.

The Division of Institutions is responsible for the care and custody of more than 30,000 people housed in North Carolina's state prisons.

Information about criminal cases in the North Carolina court system can be accessed by visiting a public, self-service terminal located at a clerk of court's office in any county. You can use the terminal to search for cases by defendant name, case number, or victim or witness name.

To access these, contact the clerk of court for the specific county. There are computer terminals designated for finding civil and criminal court dockets. For additional information, see the NC Court's page for Obtaining Court Records.

North Carolinians are entitled to see any public record. Public bodies must conduct business in public. The Attorney General's Office issues opinions reminding government entities of their obligations under these laws and how to comply.

Requests for public records must be made to individual County departments, agencies, commissions and committees. If you are unable to identify the appropriate department and need assistance, the Office of Countywide Communications, can direct you to the appropriate department, agency, commission or committee.

Yes. Members of the public can access information about recent arrests ("arrest logs") from a local law enforcement agency's website for free. However, anyone requesting a copy of an arrest record or report from such agencies must pay the associated fee, which differs by agency.

The answer is yes, after you have legally separated, you are free to date as if you are not married. But the truth is, you should be careful. Anything beyond casual socializing may complicate the divorce process and even negatively affect the outcome when it comes to finances and child custody.

Are marriage records public in NC? ›

North Carolina is a unique state in that its birth, marriage, and death records are essentially public records as soon as created. North Carolina does not restrict access to genealogical copies with 25 year or greater embargo periods that limit public access.

There are no restrictions against remarriage following a divorce decree.

House Bill 625 is known as the Criminal Sentence Reduction Reform. The reform proposed that those who have been incarcerated for 65 percent of their time could be released. This bill would allow individuals to apply to have their sentence reduced if they have served at least 5 years of their term.

Mission. All divisions of the Department of Adult Correction protect the public by collaboratively focusing on rehabilitation, protection, innovation, accountability, and professionalism.

Through effective law enforcement, juvenile justice programs, emergency response and recovery and homeland security preparedness, DPS employees help to ensure North Carolina is a safe place to live, work and visit.

Family court case records are designated public records in North Carolina.

A decedent's will becomes a public record when it is filed, after the decedent's death, with the clerk of court. Any person may view a public record or request a copy of a public record for a fee.

A DVPO is not a criminal conviction and does not appear on the defendant's criminal record. However, all documents filed in the case are public record.