Pitt County
Formed in 1760 and named after William Pitt the Elder, Pitt County is one of several counties located in North Carolina's Inner Banks region and covers about 652 square miles of land. Pitt County has an estimated population of over 179,000, with approximately 258 people per square mile; more than half of the county's population resides in Greenville, which is also the county seat.
The Pitt County trial court system consists of a Superior Court and a District Court. The Superior Court handles all felony cases and civil cases involving more than $25,000. It also hears appeals on misdemeanors and infractions handled by the District Court. The District Court also handles civil and criminal cases as well as juvenile and magistrate matters. These include misdemeanors, infractions, civil cases involving less than $25,000, small claims for $10,000 or less, eviction cases, juvenile delinquency and juvenile undisciplined cases, divorce, child custody, child support, child dependency, and abuse or neglect matters. In addition to the Superior and District Court, Pitt County also has Recovery Courts that are designed to assist offenders struggling with substance dependency in adhering to their court-mandated treatment plans.
Pitt County public court records are official documents that detail court proceedings and other court-related activities within the county. They generally include court filings, summonses, subpoenas, affidavits, sentencing proceedings, trial transcripts, civil settlement agreements, judgments, and verdicts. The Pitt County Clerk of Superior Court is charged with managing these records and ensuring that they are accessible to interested members of the public upon request.
To this end, you can request copies of Pitt County public court records by visiting the Clerk of Superior Court's office at its Pitt County Courthouse or Farmville Courthouse locations between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. It is advisable to contact the Clerk of Superior Court at (252) 695-7100 before making the trip to ensure a stress-free process. Be aware that you may be charged a fee to access and obtain copies of these court records.
