Questions About Cabarrus County Court Records
How do I search Cabarrus County court records online?
Use the North Carolina eCourts Portal. Smart Search is the main tool. Search by case number or party name, then use Advanced Filtering to narrow by Cabarrus location, case type, and date. For court dates, use Search Hearings. The Portal is not the official court record, so official copies come from the Clerk. Full steps are on the Cabarrus County court records page.
Do I need an account to search eCourts?
No. Registration is not required to search and view public case information. A free public account lets frequent users save cases to a list, but it does not unlock restricted records. Elevated access is limited to attorneys and others with verified authority. To find a hearing date, see the Cabarrus County court dockets page.
What is the Cabarrus County courthouse address?
The North Carolina Judicial Branch lists the Cabarrus County Courthouse at 61 Union Street South, Concord, NC 28025. The mailing address is PO Box 70, Concord, NC 28026, and the main number is 704-262-5500. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. For trial-court detail, see the Cabarrus County Superior Court page.
Can I bring my phone into the courthouse?
No. The official courthouse page says cell phones are not allowed. It also bans knives, scissors, sharp metal objects, firearms, ammunition, and mace. Bags, purses, and backpacks may be searched at the door. Plan ahead if you rely on a phone for case details, and ask court staff about approved procedures. More courthouse detail is on the home page.
Who is the Cabarrus Clerk of Superior Court?
The Clerk of Superior Court is the county's court record keeper and probate judge. The office maintains Superior and District Court filings, issues certified copies, collects court money, and handles estates and special proceedings. The main number is 704-262-5500. Learn what the office does on the Clerk of Superior Court page.
What is an expunction?
An expunction removes a criminal conviction or charge from a person's record and seals or destroys the government records of the arrest, charge, or conviction. North Carolina uses "expunction" and "expungement" to mean the same thing. Petitions are filed with the Clerk in the county where the person was charged. There is generally a $175 filing fee. See the arrest records page for more.
Which federal court covers Cabarrus County?
Cabarrus County is in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina. Federal cases are separate from state court records and are searched through PACER. Free tools can also help with some federal opinions and dockets. Federal court detail is on the Superior Court page.
One free option for federal opinions and archived filings is CourtListener.
The CourtListener site offers free access to many opinions and RECAP-archived federal filings, though PACER remains the official channel.
Jail, Marriage, and Traffic Record Questions
How do I search for someone in the Cabarrus jail?
Use the Sheriff's P2C Inmate Inquiry. The form has Last Name and First Name fields plus a filterable grid. Results show the name, primary charge, arrest date, and booking agency, and a detail page adds charges, docket numbers, and bond. Turn off pop-up blockers first. Full steps are on the Cabarrus County inmate records page.
Are jail charges final court dispositions?
No. The roster warns that listed people are innocent until proven guilty and that charges can change. It says records may not reflect the most current status, and it tells users to call the Clerk of Court at 704-262-5500 for the current disposition. For the broader picture, see the arrest records page.
How do I find a recently released inmate?
The county roster shows a release date on the inmate detail once a person leaves county custody. You can also set a VINELink alert, or search the state and federal locators if the person moved to prison. To verify, call the Detention Center at 704-920-3058. More options are on the released inmates page.
How do I check for a Cabarrus County warrant?
There is no public list of every open warrant. The Sheriff's roster can confirm whether a warrant already led to custody, and court records may show related filings. To learn about an unserved warrant, call the Sheriff at 704-920-3000, the magistrate at 704-262-5519, or the Clerk at 704-262-5500. See the warrant records page.
Where do I get a Cabarrus marriage license?
Marriage licenses come from the Cabarrus Register of Deeds at 65 Church Street S, not the Clerk of Court. The fee is $60. Start with the online application, then both applicants appear in person within 15 days. Licenses are issued from 8 AM to 4 PM, with arrival by 3:30 PM. See the marriage and divorce records page.
Where do I get divorce records?
Divorce is a court case, so divorce filings and judgments are kept by the Clerk of Superior Court. Search the case through eCourts, or call the Clerk at 704-262-5500 for official copies. Marriage certificates are separate Register of Deeds records. The state divorce packet covers absolute divorce only.
The divorce packet lists the forms and filing steps, with more on the marriage and divorce records page.
What is the difference between separation and divorce?
North Carolina requires spouses to be separated for at least 12 months before an absolute divorce, and one spouse must have lived in the state for at least six months. Separation, property division, alimony, and custody are handled differently from the divorce itself. The state explains the difference in its help topic.
The separation and divorce help topic covers equitable distribution and alimony, with related detail on the marriage and divorce records page.
Who handles probate in Cabarrus County?
The Clerk of Superior Court acts as probate judge in North Carolina. Probate and estate filings in Cabarrus go through the Clerk's office at the courthouse. A will becomes a public record after the person dies and the will is filed. Learn more on the probate records page.
How do I handle a Cabarrus County traffic ticket?
Read the citation to see if it is waivable. If so, you can pay the fine and costs without appearing, which counts as being found responsible. Citation Services may offer an online waiver, reduction, or dismissal. To contest, appear in Administrative Traffic Court on the first or third Friday. See the traffic court records page.
How do I request Cabarrus County public records?
The county accepts public records requests online through its JustFOIA portal, citing Chapters 132 and 143. Copying fees may apply. Court files come from the Clerk, and land or vital records come from the Register of Deeds. For the full process, see the public records page.