Edgecombe County
Edgecombe County was organized in 1741 within the State of North Carolina. It encompasses a total geographical area of approximately 507 square miles and is home to about 49,000 residents. Edgecombe County's largest city, Rocky Mount, extends into Nash County, while its government seat is Tarboro.
Edgecombe County Courthouse includes District and Superior Courts. The Superior Courts are the primary courts for cases involving felonies and civil matters where the amount in controversy is $10,000 or more. Also, Superior Courts hear cases appealed from the District Courts. On the other hand, the District Courts in Edgecombe County hear criminal cases that are less serious than those handled by the Superior Courts, such as misdemeanors and certain felonies. This court also has jurisdiction over civil lawsuits with monetary claims under $10,000. Additionally, Magistrates operating under the District Courts make rulings in small claims cases where the disputed amount is less than $5,000. They also handle preliminary criminal proceedings and have the authority to resolve certain cases through guilty pleas or trials.
Court records in Edgecombe County are generated when cases are heard at the Edgecombe County Courthouse. These records may include case filings, motions, orders, and court judgments stored at the courthouse. The Clerk of Court is responsible for records management in Edgecombe County and may index case information or documents on online databases that are publicly accessible to anyone. Some court records may not be available to the public if they contain confidential information or if certain state laws or court orders restrict access to them.
Public court records in Edgecombe County include:
- Civil Court Records
- Criminal Court Records
- Probate Court Records
- Juvenile Court Records
- Small Claims Court Records
- Family Law Court Records
Interested persons may access court records or docket information in Edgecombe County by contacting the Clerk of Court or visiting the courthouse location at:
Edgecombe County Courthouse
301 St Andrews Street
P.O Drawer 9
Tarboro, NC 27886
Phone: (252) 824-3200
Furthermore, the courthouse provides public access computer terminals for visitors to search the Superior Court and District Court case databases.
