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Court Records
Learn how to obtain court records, conduct background checks, and expunge criminal records.
Criminal Law
Find out about criminal law, and the complete criminal court process.
Disability and Language Access
ADA compliance, request a reasonable accommodation, address physical access needs, request an interpreter, and foreign language interpretation services.
Divorce and Marriage
Find info to end your marriage or domestic partnership, requirements, court process, and a divorce packet. Find info on marriage requirements, licenses, officiants, and more.
Domestic Violence
How to get help, obtain a protective order, and relevant N.C. law.
Family and Children
Navigate the process for family-related cases, including custody issues, parental rights, child support, adoption, juvenile delinquency, and more.
Fees and Payments
Understand court costs and accepted payment methods.
Find an Attorney
Locate and hire an attorney. In criminal cases only, determine eligibility and the process for obtaining a public defender.
Going to Court
Information about going to court, the basics, trials, and after court.
Guardianship
Get information on how to become a guardian and what qualifications one must meet to obtain guardianship.
Housing
Foreclosures; ways to resolve landlord / tenant issues including eviction, living conditions, and more.
Jury Service
Find out what to expect and what you need to do when you serve as a juror, and learn about how to avoid jury duty scams.
Lawsuits and Small Claims
Resolve financial disputes and claims of money owed; N.C. law on lawsuits.
Traffic and Vehicles
Traffic violations, vehicle repossession, and traffic court cases.
Wills and Estates
What to do after a loss of a friend or family member, claiming inheritance, and N.C. process for probating a will.