For trial courts, not including the NC Business Court, dockets are not available online. To access these, contact the clerk of court for the specific county. There are computer terminals designated for finding civil and criminal court dockets.
Information about criminal cases in the North Carolina court system can be accessed by visiting a public, self-service terminal located at a clerk of court's office in any county.
You can obtain information about any criminal case in the North Carolia court system by visiting a public self-service terminal located at a clerk of court's office in Wake county. Use the terminal to search for cases by defendant's name, case number ,or victim or witness.
A judgment in North Carolina is good for ten (10) years and can be “renewed” one time for an additional 10-year period.
North Carolina Civil Statute of Limitations Laws: At a Glance Injury to personThree years (N.C.G.S. § 1-52(16)) Collection of rent Three years (N.C.G.S. § 1-52) Libel/slander One year (N.C.G.S. § 1-54(3)) Fraud Three years (N.C.G.S. § 1-52(9)) Injury to personal property Three years (N.C.G.S. § 1-52(4))5 more rows
If you do not timely respond or contact the plaintiff's counsel, the plaintiff may move for entry of default and default judgment against you. If that judgment is obtained, the defendant may receive a “Notice of Right to Designate Exemptions,” which begins the process of attempting to collect the judgment against you.
A judgment will be effective for 10 years after rendered by the court and may be renewed.
Can I Settle After A Judgment Has Been Rendered Against Me? Yes, if you have been delivered a judgment awarded against you by a debt collector, you should still be able to reach an agreement to avoid garnishments or bank levies.
There are only three ways in which a judgment can be made to go away: paying the debt, vacating the judgment or discharging the debt through bankruptcy.