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NOTICE New Support System:

The court has begun using a new support ticketing system to better assist court users. New tickets will be created when contacting the court via email or via opening a ticket through website links. Court users can create accounts on the  Support Portal and should expect emails from support@nccourt.atlassian.net or nccounter@nccourt.net.

Electronic Filing

File Your Documents with the Court

Electronic filing is available via eFiling and Portal, depending on case type.  The information provided below will help you determine how to file your documents with the court. 

Filing for Self-Represented Litigants

  • Self-Represented Litigants

    You may eFile (see Civil eFiling), mail or drop off your documents at the clerk's office. After hours, you may use our drop box located just outside the Courthouse lobby. 

    Find free help to complete your forms here

  • Domestic Violence and Gun Violence Restraining Orders

    Free electronic filing is available for DVRO and GVRO filings on the court's Portal. 

    IMPORTANT NOTE: If you have an existing Family Law case, you must file the DVRO by searching for your Family Law case on the Portal and filing the petition on that case. If you do not have token access to your case, you must request Party Access on the Portal before you file.

    Access the Portal

eFiling by Case Type

  • Civil - eFiling

    eFiling is available 24/7 for all filers in Civil, Family Law, Probate, Mental Health, Adoption, and Small Claims case types through an approved Electronic Filing Service Provider (EFSP).

    • EFiling on Civil cases is mandated for attorneys.
    • Government filers, including appointed attorneys, must select "Government Exemption" to waive filing fees.

    Reference Local Rule of Court 1.06 for guidance. 

    Find an Electronic Filing Service Provider

  • Criminal & Juvenile - Portal Submissions

    Justice Partners and parties to Criminal and Juvenile cases may submit documents for filing on the court's Portal.

    • Criminal Cases - Attorneys, Self-Represented Litigants, and Justice Partners may submit filings.
    • Juvenile Cases - Attorneys and Justice Partners may submit filings.

    Electronic filing on Criminal and Juvenile cases is permissive. 

    Access the portal

PDF Bookmarking

In adherence with Local Rule 1.06, please utilize your PDF viewer to insert bookmarks as follows:

  1.  Open your PDF viewing or editing software. If you do not have one, please search "PDF bookmark editor" through your browser's search engine.
  2.  Navigate to the program's search feature or "Help" menu, and search "bookmark".
  3.  Follow the steps to insert bookmarks in appropriate locations in the document. 

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