Johnston County
Established June 28, 1746, and named after Gabriel Johnston, the then Royal Governor of North Carolina, Johnston County is home to over 240,000 residents and covers nearly 800 square miles. It is also a booming economic hub with over 3,000 businesses.
The Johnston County trial court system comprises the Superior Court and District Court. The Superior Court hears civil cases with claims over $25,000, felonies, and complex corporate or commercial matters. The court also hears misdemeanor and infraction appeals from the District Courts.
District Court primarily hears civil cases involving $25,000 or less, divorce proceedings, child custody matters, misdemeanors, and small claims (matters involving $10,000 or less). The court also handles juvenile proceedings, landlord eviction cases, and suits for the recovery of personal property.
Johnston County public records refer to court processes and documents of legal proceedings before a court with jurisdiction over Johnston County. These documents include court applications, filings, reports, orders, decisions, transcripts, and judgments. The Johnston County Clerk's office is responsible for storing, organizing, and maintaining these documents, which are generally available to the public.
North Carolina operates an eCourts Services system to assist with organizing case files in counties across the state, including Johnston County. You may utilize this portal to access Johnston County public court records. The type of records you may access via the eCourt system include:
- Civil cases
- Criminal cases
- Divorce judgments
- Estate cases
Note that you need a user account to access this portal and must pay a fee to search and obtain your preferred document. This fee depends on the document you want to access. You can search records on the eCourts system by name, case number, and date. Alternatively, you may visit the relevant courthouse in person or contact the Johnston County Court Clerk at (919) 209-5400 to inquire about other ways to make the request and the relevant requirements.
