Mecklenburg County Courthouse

Category: City courthouse

Address: 832 E 4th St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA

Phone: +17046860400

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 9AM–5PM

Tuesday: 9AM–5PM

Wednesday: 9AM–5PM

Thursday: 9AM–5PM

Friday: 9AM–5PM

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

Jeremy Goding

Aug 16, 2022

Jury duty was not fun. I didn't personally interact with the staff, but they were not like the DMV. Everyone was super nice, super professional and the Jury lounge was super comfortable. Good to see a government office taking customer service serious. Great job.

Medea Euripedes

Jun 10, 2022

Shamefully deplorable service to the population they serve; the staff is never available to answer the phone, it says call back later, and DISCONNECTS. I'd give it -0- stars if possible, since they are unavailable for service over the phone. Thankfully I practice in Wake, where the courthouse IS accessible by phone; thank you, Blair Williams.

Larry Butler

Jun 1, 2022

JURY SUMMONS received and had to perform my civic duties or else face fines and penalties... So, the letter said to arrive at 9 am. Well the line to enter the courthouse was hanging out the door because of the security check in process. After that there was probably about 100 people waiting in a line to get checked in for jury duty. After that, we were confined to the jury room and not allowed to leave except for breaks and lunch. Rough Outline of this experience... @10 am to 10:15 we had a break and we're allowed to leave jury room. @ 12 pm they called the first group for jury duty. I was not called. @ 12:20 pm to 1:55 we did lunch. Nothing was provided. No food was provided. So, you had to figure it out for yourself. @ 2 pm they called the 2nd group for jury duty. I was not called. @ 2:15 pm to 2:30 pm we took a break. @ 2:45 pm they called the 3rd group for jury duty. I was not called. @ 3:30 pm they called the 4th and last group for jury duty. I was not called. @4:30 pm we were allowed to leave since we had not been selected for a jury. I did talk with some of the others who had been selected for jury duty. From their statements, it was a bunch of sitting around and mainly waiting for court proceedings to start. Then when things were about to start, they would take a break. So, given how late in the day groups were being pulled in for jury duty, unsure if they had to return the next day to finish their civil jury duty services. From my understanding, you are only compensated if chosen to serve on a jury. The compensation is like $12 a day. If more than 3 days, then it's like $20 a day. If more than 5 days, it's like $40 a day. I didn't actually read the materials on it since I wasn't selected, however, I'm not sure how that is even remotely fair compensation for performing a civil service. Overall, whoever, established this jury duty process needs to be summoned for Jury Duty because the entire process is beyond broken. Honestly, it felt like I was being punished in order to provide judgment on someone else's alleged criminal activities. I guarantee if the people who established this process had to undergo it, then some things would definitely change. For the entire day, we were allowed 1 free small coffee from Courthouse Cafe. The Courthouse Cafe employees were super friendly and really refreshing after a whole day of waiting. Being honest, I'm not sure how well someone is supposed to function, evaluate a court case and/or even render a judgment after this process. Everyone was drained and annoyed with the process before even getting into the courtroom. Justice may be allegedly blind, but if summoned, you better be prepared and have high levels of patience. Pack snacks/meals, books, games, laptop, phone, batteries and chargers because it going to be a lot of waiting!!

John Wiese

Apr 3, 2022

What a hard place to deal with. Would not recommend.

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Questions & Answers

How can Mecklenburg let someone come into the office who is $50,000 in arrears walk out without paying a dime. This is someone who has not paid support vin about 8 months

Anna Weatherspoon | Sep 24, 2018
Rebecca Peters | Sep 24, 2018

Welcome to Mecklenburg county where no one is held accountable and it is biology over safety of the child. That has been our experience.

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The person who helped me over the phone was incredibly rude and hung up on me! Avoid the estates department

Gayle Probe | Sep 24, 2018
Olayuwon Dennis | Sep 23, 2020

They’re all almost always rude. It’s annoying at this point, because you literally work for the people.

What time does "a.m" traffic court start?

Tai Gourdine | Sep 24, 2018
Olayuwon Dennis | Sep 24, 2019

9am like the others

How do I order my divorce certificate?

Earleen Nero Logan | Sep 24, 2018
Betty Daniels | Sep 24, 2018

Since my divorce has been finalized. Where do I pick up my divorce papers at. What is required and is there a fee

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Will it’s be closed on Black Friday 23rd ?

Carlos Solares | Sep 24, 2019
J White | Sep 23, 2020

Yes, absolutely.

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Is courthouse open on Election Day nov 6 2018?

Mary Simpson | Sep 24, 2019
James Grant | Sep 24, 2019

Yes

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Are there any lockers in the courthouse?

leonard butler | Sep 24, 2018
Quanetta Harris | Sep 24, 2018

No lockers

How much is an absolute divorce and how do I go about getting one

Kristina Burgess | Sep 24, 2018
Tyra Graves | Sep 24, 2018

$225 for an absolute divorce $10 if you want your maiden name back and $30 to have to sherriff Serve him with papers

How do I️ file divorce papers. What’s the fee

Nia Battle | Sep 24, 2018
Caz Madsen | Sep 24, 2018

You can go to the courthouse. On the 4th floor and request divorce papers. According to NC law, you must be separated from your ex for 1 year. The cost currently is around $275. This includes having copies, notary, and having your ex served. If you wish to change back to your maiden last name, there is an additional $10 fee.

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What time do district court start in the morning

Gabby Ford | Sep 24, 2018
Bradley Reid | Jan 26, 2022

How to find out if I have to go to court today

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How do I contest a ticket citation for something I did not do on a date I did not drive?

Roger Goldman | Aug 24, 2022
Avi Williams | Aug 24, 2022

How did you get issued a ticket?

I have called for weeks to try to get a court date from an appeal that was made when we won the case from Small Claims Court and have still no idea when to appear and have not received any information to the USPS. File #22CVM 221

Innovation Health Billing | Jun 25, 2022
Jess Ray | Jun 25, 2022

Did you contact your lawyer? Google "Mecklenburg County Civil Pleading Lookup"

Does Joshua Bradshaw have court today in room 1130

Joshua Bradshaw | May 26, 2022
J I | May 26, 2022

Gonna have to come check the log.

Where do you park exactly for having to go into court?? There’s absolutely no parking anywhere. The parking decks are all guarded with arms and keypads that you have to have a keycard to park there. No street parking or anything. I’m so confused.

_.hales._ | Apr 26, 2022
Cat E. | Apr 26, 2022

There is a large public deck at the corner of 4th and McDowell.. you can enter off of either 4th or Elizabeth. You take a ticket upon entry and pay at a kiosk located next to the elevators. You will be charged by the hour. There is also metered street parking on 3d if you can find a spot but you must be moved by 4pm. There is a 2d public deck at 3d and Davidson.. enter off Davidson.

How can I get help with family law if we have no money. There is no probo lawyers to help me.

Tammy Smith | Jan 26, 2022
J White | Jan 26, 2022

See the self help center on the third floor.

Can I "mail in" paperwork to file to a small claims court or do I have to do this in person?

Innovation Health Billing | Dec 27, 2021
Derek Fletcher | Dec 27, 2021

Typically you can mail paperwork to the Clerk of Court. Include a stamped self-addressed envelope with an extra copy of the paperwork to be filed, as well as a cover letter asking the Clerk to stamp the original and copy, file the original, and return the stamped copy to you using the included envelope.

What days do the attorneys be at the window

raja berryhill | Oct 28, 2021
Susan Surles | Oct 28, 2021

Do you mean the assistant district attorneys?

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Do anyone know if you have to pay a fee for Order Protection form and if so how much is it

Tan&Cobi Tan&Cobi | Sep 23, 2021
stumpjumper16 Myers | Sep 23, 2021

Free is always good.

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Which day is the best to see the DA?

MELLOWRED SALUTE | Sep 23, 2021
Rikki Roxx | Sep 23, 2021

Tuesday through Thursdays.. Like any other high volume business.. the busiest days are ALWAYS going to be Friday, for all the last minute types. And Mondays, for all the get this out of the way types. You can thank me later. Good luck.

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How can get an absolute divorce

Broderick James | Sep 23, 2021
Jill Bodenheimer | Sep 23, 2021

Go to the self serve center on the 3rd floor of the court house.

When does court in 1130 start back up?

Robin Sue | Sep 23, 2020
David Fee | Sep 23, 2020

Probably Monday morning

Where do I go to dispute arrears

Dominic Pugh | Sep 23, 2020
Chandra M | Sep 23, 2020

It depends on the type of error. I suggest you start on the 2nd floor, and go to the clerk's office.

So is child support court open as of June 1st 2020?

Marlo Lee | Sep 23, 2020
Chevy Beausil | Sep 23, 2020

Yes

Are they open?

Mcclure's Clean | Sep 23, 2020
mSdubya Bme | Sep 23, 2020

Certain court rooms and services.

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Will meck co courthouse be open on new years eve

Margurette Straley | Sep 23, 2020
mSdubya Bme | Sep 23, 2020

Yes

Where do I go to change my name & how long does it take ?

Bigg Rinoe | Sep 23, 2020
Grace | Sep 23, 2021

My husband and I want to change both of our last names to a shared one, something completely new we picked together and it's been 12+ months because of the papers you need to have before you can even start.

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Where do u go to pay a ticket?

April Willis | Sep 23, 2020
mSdubya Bme | Sep 23, 2020

Mecklenburg County tickets are paid at Charlotte Mecklenburg County Courthouse. At the cashier's window 1579 on the first floor of the courthouse.

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Who som the commissioners

Rita Pardo | Sep 23, 2020
Samantha Wagner | Sep 23, 2020

Mecknc.gov County Commissioners Chairman - George Dunlap, District 3 Vice Chair - Elaine Powell, District 1 Vilma D. Leake, District 2 Mark Jerrell, District 4 Susan B. Harden, District 5 Susan Rodriguez-McDowell, District 6 Pat Cotham, At-Large Trevor M. Fuller, At-Large Ella B. Scarborough, At-Large

Are there wheel chairs at the federal court house?

Rick Boatwright | Sep 24, 2019
mSdubya Bme | Sep 24, 2019

There are wheelchairs at the county courthouse 832 E. 4th St. When going through security inform the deputy and they will be happy to help.

What days are open for traffic court

Karen Persons | Sep 24, 2019
Wendy Hudson | Sep 24, 2019

Monday through Friday 9 to 5

If I asked for an extension on my time to pay my speeding ticket, and lost the paper I was given, can they look up my name for me to pay it?

dijonah taylor | Sep 24, 2019
James Grant | Sep 24, 2019

Yes, go to criminal clerk's office on 2nd floor ask for a copy

How can I find out my court date if I forgot?

Chell Kettles | Sep 24, 2019
Hilda Haynes | Sep 23, 2021

What if I missed my court date for a traffic ticket, what do I do.

What can I do if I have no money to get divorce ...what do I do if I have no money receive food stamps have no job

Catilia Wynn | Sep 24, 2019
Calvin Wright | Sep 24, 2019

I think you may need to stay married.

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how much do it cost for a wedding at the court house

William Walker | Sep 24, 2019
mSdubya Bme | Sep 24, 2019

The wedding is $20.00 cash. The marriage license is $60.00. I hope this helps.

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I have to go to court house to show proof of completion of a traffic safety class. What day and hours am I able to do so? I know it's not the usual court house hours of Mon-Fri 9-5

Kenny Toler | Sep 24, 2019
mSdubya Bme | Sep 24, 2019

I think you may have to show this information to the District Attorney who is only in at the 832 E. 4th St. location room 2132 Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10am-12pm 2pm-4pm. I hope this helps.

Is the court house open tomorrow Dec 11th 2018?

Lee White | Sep 24, 2019
April Gardner | Sep 24, 2019

Seems to be operating on a delay. I had a juror summons originally set for 8a show up time, showed up as requested, and the security officers said only employees are allowed in now, jurors to report at 11:30a.

Is court open today.....it’s snowing bad

Richp Wright | Sep 24, 2019
Bernice Thompson | Sep 24, 2019

Mecklenburg County Courts are closed today! Emergencys are handled across the street at the Magistrates office.

the courthouse is open today dec 10??? It say on the inf da its open n im trying to call n nobody answer im worry about my court day today

Erick Merino | Sep 24, 2019
Michael Cortez | Sep 24, 2019

The courthouse is closed today, 12/10.

Is the courthouse open today

Darrell Gibson | Sep 24, 2019
Wendy Hudson | Sep 24, 2019

No call 311

The courts house will be open today dec10 i got court app today???

Erick Merino | Sep 24, 2019
rockonstones | Sep 24, 2019

Court is closed

I have a court date friday I've never been arrested my charge is resisting public officer as i say again i have no criminal background i mistakenly told them i wanted to hire an attorney when i should of told them i want a public defender

Marquis Young | Sep 24, 2019
Marquis Young | Sep 24, 2019

But they were saying i would have to do 60 days in the county jail is that true with me having no criminal background?

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How do I find out when I have court

Xaviar Steele-McCrae | Sep 24, 2018
Lucky Lady | Sep 24, 2019

Stephanie fink

How can you find out when you got married

Brenda Tyson | Sep 24, 2018
Lisa OK | Sep 24, 2019

Go to Register Of Deeds website and look it up.

How do i file for divorce? Is the self help office still open?

Jessie Ferrer | Sep 24, 2018
Lisa OK | Sep 24, 2019

Yes they are still in the court house but they close at 12 so I get their early, I'm sure you can Google it.

How do i get there by bus

malik monroe | Sep 24, 2018
barbara timmons | Sep 24, 2018

Catch 15 or 6 it will let you out behind the court house

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Where do weddings happen?

barry kish | Sep 24, 2018
Niki King | Sep 24, 2018

2nd floor of the courthouse on Mondays and Fridays between 2 and 4. Hope this helps

I need to change my sons last name he was born in Charlotte nc but we stay in SC now where do I get his name changed at?

Janay Wright | Sep 24, 2018
Caz Madsen | Sep 24, 2018

You have to go to the county courthouse where he was born.

How do I transfer executor to someone else

Sharon Preston | Sep 24, 2018
Anthoney Allen | Sep 24, 2018

Go to the self help center on the 4th floor and they should be able to assist you.

Where is parking at?

Alisha Reyes | Sep 24, 2018
Anthoney Allen | Sep 24, 2018

On the 3rd & 4th floor of the parking garage diagonal from the court house

Are mobile phones allowed in the building?

john etz | Sep 24, 2017
William Newton | Sep 24, 2018

.i am in th hospital and can not make tomorrow’s court dare. What shoulldd I do?

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Is the courthouse open today or closed because of Irma?

Gerrard Middleton | Sep 24, 2017
Anthoney Allen | Sep 24, 2017

Open today

What are the hours for labor day

Yolanda Lewis | Sep 24, 2017
Anthoney Allen | Sep 24, 2017

Closed for labor day

Can I print out documents that I may need from the website?

Marvin Williams | Sep 24, 2017
Anthoney Allen | Sep 24, 2017

Yes. 3rd floor records will allow you to print but will charge $2.50 for the 1st page and $0.50 for each page after.

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