Mecklenburg County
Formed from parts of Anson County in 1762, Mecklenburg County is located in North Carolina's Piedmont region. The county has an estimated population of 1.12 million, and the seat of government is Charlotte.
The Mecklenburg County court system comprises a Superior Court and a District Court. The Mecklenburg County Superior Court has general jurisdiction over criminal and civil cases where the amount in contention exceeds $25,000. It hears misdemeanor and infraction appeals from the District Court. On the other hand, the District Court handles cases involving misdemeanors, small claims (less than $10,000), and civil cases where the amount in contention is less than $25,000. It operates a Family Court that addresses family-related issues, such as juvenile delinquency, domestic violence, divorce, and child custody.
The Clerk of the Superior Court handles the majority of the court record documents throughout Mecklenburg County. The records include court filings, judgments, orders, and dockets. Examples of public court records, by case type, include:
- Civil records
- Criminal records
- Traffic records
- Probate records
Mecklenburg County court records may be accessed online through the eCourts Portal or by visiting a public, self-service terminal located in the clerk's office at:
832 East Fourth Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
Suite 3600
Phone: (704) 686-0400
Also, anyone may view paper files at a fee by visiting the clerk's office in the court where the case is located. The criminal, civil, and estate records filed before October 9, 2023, may be requested by email from the clerk's office.
