In North Carolina, the small claims court is part of the District Court Division, and the court assigns the cases to a magistrate judge for resolution. You initiate the small claims process by filing a “Magistrate Summons,” or Form No. AOC-CVM-100, and a “Complaint for Money Owed,” or Form No. AOC-CVM-200.
ECourts Guide & File is available to help users prepare court documents online to file for Small Claims: Money Owed, Repossession of Personal Property. Do I have to hire an attorney for a lawsuit? People can represent themselves (known as proceeding “pro se”), but this can be difficult, especially in complex cases.