Find Concord Traffic Court Records
Concord traffic court records are held at the Cabarrus County courthouse on Union Street South. Concord is the county seat and sits in Judicial District 19A. All traffic cases from Concord go through the Cabarrus County District Court. You can search for Concord traffic records online or visit the clerk in person. This guide shows you how to find traffic court records in Concord and what to expect at the courthouse.
Concord Traffic Court Quick Facts
Traffic Court Records in Concord
Concord traffic cases are heard at the Cabarrus County courthouse. The building is at 77 Union Street South in downtown Concord. This is where the clerk stores all traffic court records for cases from Concord and the rest of Cabarrus County.
Like every city in North Carolina, Concord does not have its own municipal court. The state runs courts at the county level. A traffic ticket from a Concord police officer goes into the Cabarrus County system. The same court handles tickets from Kannapolis, Harrisburg, and other towns in the county.
| Court | Cabarrus County District Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 77 Union Street South Concord, NC 28025 |
| Phone | (704) 262-5500 |
| District | Judicial District 19A |
| PO Box 70, Concord NC 28026 |
The Cabarrus County Sheriff's Department handles security at the Concord courthouse. Certain items are not allowed inside. Leave knives, scissors, and firearms in your car. You will go through a security check when you enter. Bring a valid photo ID for your Concord traffic court visit.
Concord Traffic Court Records
Use the NC eCourts portal to search for Concord traffic court records. Go to the eCourts portal and search by name or case number. Select Cabarrus County from the dropdown. The system shows matching Concord traffic cases with the charge, date, and status.
You can also visit cabarrusrecords.us for local record search options. This site has tools for looking up court records in Cabarrus County, including traffic cases from Concord. It may have information that supplements the state portal.
Note: Online searches show basic case information. For full documents or certified copies of Concord traffic records, you need to contact the clerk at the courthouse.
Access Concord Traffic Court Records
Walk into the Cabarrus County courthouse to search Concord traffic records in person. Go to the clerk window and ask to look up a case. You need a name or case number. The clerk will search the system and pull up the Concord traffic record.
To get copies, fill out a request form at the window. Bring a valid photo ID. Copies cost $0.25 per page for plain copies. Certified copies cost $3.00. The clerk makes copies while you wait. Certified copies carry the court seal and the clerk's signature.
You can also request Concord traffic records by mail. Send your request to PO Box 70, Concord NC 28026. Include the case number or name, what you need, and payment. The clerk will mail the copies back to you. Allow a week or two for mail requests.
Concord Traffic and the Speedway
Concord is home to Charlotte Motor Speedway. Race events bring huge crowds to the area. The roads around the speedway get very busy during race weekends. Concord Mills Mall adds to the traffic in this part of the city. Law enforcement is heavy in these areas during events.
Traffic tickets issued near the speedway or along Bruton Smith Boulevard go through the same Cabarrus County court as any other Concord traffic case. The court record shows the location, so you can see where the stop happened. Race weekend tickets are common in Concord. Officers watch for speeding, DWI, and other violations in the high-traffic corridors around the track.
If you got a ticket while visiting Concord for a race, you still need to handle it through the Cabarrus County court. You can hire a local attorney to appear for you. Some Concord traffic cases can be resolved by mail or online. Check the eCourts portal to see if your case qualifies.
Concord Traffic Ticket Payments
You can pay Concord traffic fines at the courthouse. The clerk window accepts payments during business hours at 77 Union Street South. Bring your ticket or case number. The clerk will pull up your Concord traffic case and process the payment.
By mail, send payment to PO Box 70, Concord NC 28026. Use a money order or certified check. Include your case number and name. Do not send cash through the mail for Concord traffic payments.
- In person at 77 Union Street South
- By mail to PO Box 70, Concord NC 28026
- Online through the eCourts portal (select cases)
Paying a Concord traffic ticket is a guilty plea. The charge stays on your record. If you want to contest the ticket or ask for a reduction, go to court instead. The DA may reduce the charge on your Concord traffic case, especially for first-time offenders with a clean record.
Concord Traffic Record Details
A Concord traffic court record contains all the information about your case. The record starts with the citation. It shows the charge, the date, the location, and the officer. As the case moves through the system, more details get added to the Concord traffic record.
If you go to court in Concord, the record will include the hearing date, the plea, and the judgment. If the DA reduces the charge, both the original and reduced charges appear. If the judge dismisses the case, the record shows that too. The final Concord traffic record is a complete history of the case from start to finish.
These Concord traffic records are public under North Carolina law. Anyone can request copies. The clerk will not ask why you want the record. Just provide the name or case number, pay the copy fee, and the clerk gives you what you asked for.
Cabarrus County Traffic Court Records
Concord is the county seat of Cabarrus County. All Concord traffic cases are part of the Cabarrus County court system. The county also handles traffic cases from Kannapolis, Harrisburg, and other towns. For more on Cabarrus County court rules and record access, visit the county page.