Find Burlington Traffic Court Records
Burlington traffic court records are processed through the Alamance County Clerk of Superior Court. Burlington is the largest city in Alamance County, though the county seat is the city of Graham, which sits just a few miles to the west. The main courthouse where traffic cases are heard is in Graham, not Burlington. Alamance County falls within Judicial District 9 of the North Carolina court system, and all traffic citations from Burlington flow through the county court in Graham.
Burlington Quick Facts
Where Burlington Cases Are Heard
Traffic cases from Burlington are heard at the Alamance County Courthouse in Graham. Burlington is the larger city, but Graham is the county seat and home to the courthouse. The drive from downtown Burlington to the Graham courthouse takes about 10 minutes. Burlington also has a county office at 109 East Front Street, but the main court proceedings take place in Graham.
| Court | Alamance County Clerk of Superior Court |
|---|---|
| Courthouse | 212 W Elm Street Graham, NC 27253 |
| Phone | (336) 570-5200 |
| Burlington Office | 109 E Front Street Burlington, NC 27215 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
The Graham courthouse has parking available around the building and on nearby streets. The courthouse square in downtown Graham is easy to find. Security screens all visitors at the entrance. Bring your citation and a valid photo ID when you come for your traffic court date.
Traffic Court Records in Burlington
When a Burlington police officer writes a traffic ticket, that citation goes into the Alamance County District Court system. The officer does not decide the outcome of the case. The court handles that part. Your citation will show a date to appear at the Alamance County Courthouse in Graham.
You have three choices when dealing with your ticket. You can pay the fine before your court date, which counts as pleading guilty. You can appear in court on your own. Or you can hire an attorney to handle your case. Each option has different outcomes and costs.
Paying ahead of time is simple but puts the full charge on your driving record. Appearing in court or hiring a lawyer gives you a shot at a reduced charge. Prosecutors in Alamance County review each case and may offer a plea to a lesser charge, especially for drivers with clean records. A reduction from speeding to improper equipment, for example, can save a lot on insurance over the next few years.
The Burlington Police Department is at 267 West Front Street. Officers can answer questions about a citation they issued, but the court in Graham handles all other aspects of the case. The City of Burlington at 425 South Lexington Avenue can be reached at (336) 222-5000 for general city questions, but court matters go through the county.
Burlington Traffic Court Records
Search for Burlington traffic records through the North Carolina eCourts portal at nccourts.gov. The portal lets you search by name or case number for free. Burlington cases are listed under Alamance County. You will see charge details, court dates, and case outcomes in the search results.
For copies of actual documents from a case file, contact the clerk of court at (336) 570-5200. The clerk can make copies and send them by mail or have them ready for you to pick up. Certified copies cost more than plain copies. In-person visits to the Graham courthouse let you review the full case file.
You can also visit the Burlington office at 109 East Front Street for some court services. Call ahead to confirm what services are available at the Burlington location versus the main courthouse in Graham.
Burlington and Alamance County
Burlington is a case where the largest city is not the county seat. Graham holds that title in Alamance County, and the courthouse has been there for generations. Burlington residents who need to go to traffic court must make the short trip to Graham. This is true for all court matters, not just traffic.
The Alamance County court system serves Burlington, Graham, Mebane, Elon, Haw River, and the other towns in the county. District 9 covers Alamance County exclusively. The same group of judges and prosecutors handle all cases from across the county.
Burlington sits along the Interstate 40 and Interstate 85 corridor between the Triad and the Triangle. This location means heavy through-traffic on the highways and busy local roads. The Burlington Police Department patrols city streets, while state troopers cover the highways. Both types of citations end up in the same Alamance County court.
Burlington Legal Resources
The City of Burlington website at burlingtonnc.gov has information about city services and the police department. For court-related matters, the North Carolina Judicial Branch at nccourts.gov provides forms, guides, and general information about traffic court.
Legal Aid of North Carolina serves Alamance County residents who qualify for free legal help. Call (866) 219-5262 for information. The North Carolina State Bar referral service at 1-800-662-7660 connects callers with private attorneys in the Burlington and Graham area. Many local attorneys handle traffic cases in Alamance County regularly.
If you plan to handle your traffic case without an attorney, the Judicial Branch website has all the forms you may need. The clerk staff at the Graham courthouse can also help with form selection and filing procedures. They cannot give legal advice, but they can explain the steps in the process.
Access Burlington Traffic Court Records
Burlington is the largest city in Alamance County, and all traffic cases from the city go through the county courthouse in Graham. The Alamance County court system handles cases from Burlington, Graham, Mebane, and the surrounding communities. For complete details on the county court, fee schedules, and additional resources, visit the Alamance County page.