Court times vary, call the Clerk of Court office at 252-232-6200 from 8:30 – 5:00 weekdays to verify your court time.

Superior Court

hears

• criminal district court appeals
• felonies
• civil superior cases

General District Court  – Criminal

Criminal Court hears

• traffic violations
• misdemeanors

Civil Court hears

• domestic violence
• custody
• visitation
• child support
• equitable distribution
• paternity
• other family issues

Juvenile Court (16 years of age and under)

hears 

• misdemeanors
• felonies

Department of Social Services Court

hears

• abuse children
• neglected children

Small Claims Court (heard by magistrate)

hears

• small claims issues of money owed
• possession of personal property
• summary ejectment (eviction) up to $10,000