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Carteret County Court Information
There is one main location for court cases in Carteret County, North Carolina.
Carteret County Courthouse
300 Courthouse Square
Beaufort, NC 28516
(252) 504-4400
Clerk of Courts
The Clerk of Superior Court is an elected position, with a 4-year term. Unlike other states, Clerks of Superior Court in North Carolina are judges, specifically probate judges. They also have jurisdiction over guardianships, adoptions, name changes, and certain foreclosures.
The Clerk is responsible for clerical and record-keeping for both the District and Superior Courts. This includes jury management and court schedules.
Ken Raper
Clerk of Superior Court
Carteret County Courthouse
300 Courthouse Square
Beaufort, NC 28516
252-504-4463
Clerk to the Board
The Clerk to the Board records meeting minutes of the Board of County Commissioners and is the custodian of the County Seal. The Clerk also is the custodian of all records from the Board, administers the oaths of public offices, and publishes public notices.
Lori Roberson Turner
Clerk to the Board
210 Turner Street
Beaufort, NC 28516
252-728-8450 ext. 8002
Superior Court
The Superior Court has judicial districts, grouped into divisions, across the state. Carteret County is in the 2nd division. Superior Court is used for civil cases that involve more than $25,000 and for all felony criminal cases. This court also hears appeals from the District Court.
Each court district has a Senior Resident Superior Court Judge who manages the administrative aspect of the court.
District Court
District Court is used for cases relating to civil, criminal, magistrate, and juvenile matters. Carteret County is in the 3B Judicial District. Each administrative district has a Chief District Court Judge to manage the administration of the court.
Civil cases that are heard in District Court include divorce, child support and custody, and lawsuits involving less than $25,000. The District Court only hears criminal cases that involve misdemeanors and infractions. Juvenile cases, including both dependency and delinquency, are also heard in District Court.
Magistrates
Magistrates are judicial officers in a division of District Court. Magistrates have limited jurisdiction, but are authorized to hear small claims cases, certain eviction cases, and cases involving personal property recovery. Magistrates are also authorized to set bail and accept guilty pleas for minor misdemeanors and infractions.
A magistrate is appointed to a 4-year turn by the Senior Resident Superior Clerk Judge after being nominated by the Clerk of Superior Court. A 4-year college degree is required, or a 2-year degree with 4 years of relevant work experience.
Civil Court
Civil cases are those that are not criminal in nature and usually involve a financial or property dispute between two people.
Superior Court judges hear cases that involve a financial amount of more than $25,000 for monetary judgements or wage garnishment. District Court judges hear cases that involve less than $25,000. District Court also hears cases regarding divorce, custody, and child support.
Small Claims Court is part of District Court and hears cases involving up to $10,000 for monetary judgments..
Criminal Court
Criminal court judges hear cases involving criminal offenses. District Court hears cases involving misdemeanors and infractions, while felony cases are heard in Superior Court.
Family Court
Family court judges hear cases involving domestic relations, including divorce, custody, and separation. Juvenile cases are also heard in Family Court.
Probate Court
The Clerk of Superior Court is the de facto Probate Judge and handles cases involving the probate of estates, along with cases involving adoption, guardianship, mental health, name changes, and real estate foreclosures.
Perform a free Carteretcountycourt court records search, including marriage, divorce, criminal, arrests, mugshots persons and more. DISCLAIMER: Carteretcountycourt is not operated by, affiliated or associated with any local, state, or federal government or agency. Carteretcountycourt works with a aggregation site called PeopleConnect that collects government-generated records from public sources and provides fast, easy, and inexpensive access to those records. Because those records are subject to change by the original sources, we cannot guarantee the accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of the content offered on this website. Carteretcountycourt is not a consumer reporting company as defined by The Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 USC § 1681 et seq, and cannot be used for the purposes of establishing credit worthiness, employment background checks, tenant screenings, or evaluation of risk related to business transactions. Avoid using Carteretcountycourt for criminal purposes such as stalking or identity theft, as such utilizations are subject to civil or criminal charges and penalties. Users must agree with the PeopleConnect terms of service before making use of the website.
Carteret County Court Information
There is one main location for court cases in Carteret County, North Carolina.
Carteret County Courthouse
300 Courthouse Square
Beaufort, NC 28516
(252) 504-4400
Clerk of Courts
The Clerk of Superior Court is an elected position, with a 4-year term. Unlike other states, Clerks of Superior Court in North Carolina are judges, specifically probate judges. They also have jurisdiction over guardianships, adoptions, name changes, and certain foreclosures.
The Clerk is responsible for clerical and record-keeping for both the District and Superior Courts. This includes jury management and court schedules.
Ken Raper
Clerk of Superior Court
Carteret County Courthouse
300 Courthouse Square
Beaufort, NC 28516
252-504-4463
Clerk to the Board
The Clerk to the Board records meeting minutes of the Board of County Commissioners and is the custodian of the County Seal. The Clerk also is the custodian of all records from the Board, administers the oaths of public offices, and publishes public notices.
Lori Roberson Turner
Clerk to the Board
210 Turner Street
Beaufort, NC 28516
252-728-8450 ext. 8002
Superior Court
The Superior Court has judicial districts, grouped into divisions, across the state. Carteret County is in the 2nd division. Superior Court is used for civil cases that involve more than $25,000 and for all felony criminal cases. This court also hears appeals from the District Court.
Each court district has a Senior Resident Superior Court Judge who manages the administrative aspect of the court.
District Court
District Court is used for cases relating to civil, criminal, magistrate, and juvenile matters. Carteret County is in the 3B Judicial District. Each administrative district has a Chief District Court Judge to manage the administration of the court.
Civil cases that are heard in District Court include divorce, child support and custody, and lawsuits involving less than $25,000. The District Court only hears criminal cases that involve misdemeanors and infractions. Juvenile cases, including both dependency and delinquency, are also heard in District Court.
Magistrates
Magistrates are judicial officers in a division of District Court. Magistrates have limited jurisdiction, but are authorized to hear small claims cases, certain eviction cases, and cases involving personal property recovery. Magistrates are also authorized to set bail and accept guilty pleas for minor misdemeanors and infractions.
A magistrate is appointed to a 4-year turn by the Senior Resident Superior Clerk Judge after being nominated by the Clerk of Superior Court. A 4-year college degree is required, or a 2-year degree with 4 years of relevant work experience.
Civil Court
Civil cases are those that are not criminal in nature and usually involve a financial or property dispute between two people.
Superior Court judges hear cases that involve a financial amount of more than $25,000 for monetary judgements or wage garnishment. District Court judges hear cases that involve less than $25,000. District Court also hears cases regarding divorce, custody, and child support.
Small Claims Court is part of District Court and hears cases involving up to $10,000 for monetary judgments..
Criminal Court
Criminal court judges hear cases involving criminal offenses. District Court hears cases involving misdemeanors and infractions, while felony cases are heard in Superior Court.
Family Court
Family court judges hear cases involving domestic relations, including divorce, custody, and separation. Juvenile cases are also heard in Family Court.
Probate Court
The Clerk of Superior Court is the de facto Probate Judge and handles cases involving the probate of estates, along with cases involving adoption, guardianship, mental health, name changes, and real estate foreclosures.