Search Durham Traffic Court Records

Durham County traffic court records are managed by the Clerk of Superior Court at 510 S Dillard St in Durham. The District Criminal and Traffic Division handles all traffic cases in Room 1300. Durham County processes a high volume of traffic citations each year. You can reach the traffic division by phone at 919-808-3002. The clerk accepts payments in person, by mail, and online through the eCourts portal. Durham County has clear rules about how to pay fines and what forms of payment are accepted at the courthouse.

Durham County Clerk of Court

The Clerk of Superior Court in Durham County has several divisions. Each handles a different type of case. The District Criminal and Traffic Division is in Room 1300. This is where traffic records are kept. Call 919-808-3002 for this division.

Other divisions at the Durham County courthouse include Civil (919-808-3003), Estates (919-808-3004), Superior Criminal (919-808-3007), and Family Court (919-808-3075). The main number is 919-808-3000. For traffic matters, always call the traffic division directly.

Access Durham Traffic Court Records

Durham County has specific rules for paying traffic fines. Infractions cost $193. Other offenses cost $191. The courthouse accepts cash, certified checks, money orders, and debit or credit cards. Personal checks are not accepted.

To pay online, use the eCourts "Make Payments" tool. Before your court date, you need the citation number. After your court date, you need the file number. The system will show your balance. Pay by card online.

You can also pay by mail. Send a certified check or money order to: Clerk of Superior Court, Attn: Criminal and Traffic Division, 510 S Dillard St, Durham, NC 27701. Write your case number on the payment. Do not send cash or personal checks by mail.

Note: Paying a traffic fine means you plead guilty to the charge. Contest the ticket by going to court instead.

Searching Durham Traffic Court Records

You can search Durham County traffic records through the eCourts portal. Visit nccourts.gov and use the case search. Enter a name or case number. The system shows court dates, charges, and status.

At the courthouse, visit Room 1300. Staff in the traffic division can look up your case. Bring your citation number or full name. The clerk can make copies for a fee. Certified copies cost more than plain ones.

You can also call the traffic division at 919-808-3002. Staff can answer basic questions by phone. For copies, visit in person or send a written request to the courthouse.

Durham Traffic Court Records

When you get a ticket in Durham County, the citation lists your court date. You have choices. Pay the fine before court. Or show up on your date. If you pay early, the case closes with a guilty plea.

If you go to court, the judge hears your case. You can plead guilty, not guilty, or no contest. A not guilty plea means a trial. A guilty plea means you pay the fine that day. The clerk records the outcome.

Many people hire lawyers for Durham County traffic court. An attorney may get a reduced charge. This can mean fewer points on your license. The clerk keeps a record of any plea agreements or reductions.

After your case ends, the record stays on file. The DMV also gets notice of the result. Your driving record will reflect the outcome of your Durham County traffic case.

Durham County Accepted Payments

Durham County accepts these forms of payment for traffic fines:

• Cash (in person only)
• Certified check
• Money order
• Debit card
• Credit card

Personal checks are not accepted in Durham County. This applies to in-person and mail payments. If you mail a personal check, it will be returned. Use a certified check or money order instead.

The clerk at 510 S Dillard St handles all payments. The traffic division is in Room 1300. Walk in during business hours. Bring your citation or case number.

Traffic Court Records in Durham

A traffic record in Durham County shows the charge. It lists the officer, date, and location. The citation number is on the record. So is your court date.

After the case is resolved, the record shows the result. This includes your plea, any fine, and points. If the charge was reduced, the new charge appears. Dismissals are noted. The clerk stores all of this at the courthouse.

Traffic records in Durham County are public. Anyone can ask to see them. The Public Records Act gives broad access. Juvenile and sealed records are exceptions. But most traffic files are open to the public.

Nearby Counties

Durham County borders these counties. Check your citation to confirm which county handles your case.