Superior Courts A jury of 12 hears the criminal cases. In the civil cases, juries are often waived. The Superior Court is divided into eight divisions and 46 districts across the state. Judges are elected to 8-year terms, and rotate every six months between the districts within their division.
ECourts is a package of new software applications and technology infrastructure improvements that will transition our court system from paper to digital. The major components include the following: eFiling: web-based platform for electronic filing of documents.
Dial 311 or 211 for City/County Services in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, and some surrounding counties.
There are 3 levels of federal courts: The U.S. district courts (the trial courts), The U.S. courts of appeals (the appellate courts), and. The U.S. Supreme Court.
For divorce records from the year 1970 or later , please contact the Mecklenburg County Clerk of Court (704-686-0400).
The U.S. Courts were created under Article III of the Constitution to administer justice fairly and impartially, within the jurisdiction established by the Constitution and Congress. This section will help you learn more about the Judicial Branch and its work.
Plea and Verdict Abbreviations GLGUILTY TO LESSER JA JUDGMENT ARRESTED (by judge after jury verdict) NC NO CONTEST NG NOT GUILTY NR NOT RESPONSIBLE5 more rows
U.S. Congressional Districts Mecklenburg County makes up large parts of the 12th and 14th Congressional Districts.
You will need to provide the following: Three copies of the complaint, stating the claim(s) and what relief is requested from the magistrate. Three copies of the Magistrate Summons. An affidavit pursuant to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), telling the court whether or not the defendant is in the military.
The 26th Judicial District Self-Serve Center (Mecklenburg County only)