There are three types of North Carolina local courts. The first are District Courts, also called Trial Courts, which are located in the county seat of each county. District Courts handle civil cases where less than $10,000 is in dispute and criminal cases involving misdemeanors and infractions.
North Carolina's Superior Courts are also located in the county seat of each county. These handle larger cases than those tried in the District Courts. Felony cases, misdemeanor and infraction appeals, and civil cases with more than $10,000 in dispute are all heard in Superior Courts.
North Carolina's Small Claims Courts handle the smallest cases, those involving disputes involving ...
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There are three types of North Carolina local courts. The first are District Courts, also called Trial Courts, which are located in the county seat of each county. District Courts handle civil cases where less than $10,000 is in dispute and criminal cases involving misdemeanors and infractions.
North Carolina's Superior Courts are also located in the county seat of each county. These handle larger cases than those tried in the District Courts. Felony cases, misdemeanor and infraction appeals, and civil cases with more than $10,000 in dispute are all heard in Superior Courts.
North Carolina's Small Claims Courts handle the smallest cases, those involving disputes involving $5,000 or less. Filing a case in Small Claims Court is less expensive than in the other courts, and you usually won't need a lawyer.
If you are a business person who was sued in a District Court or Superior Court, or if you want to file a suit there yourself, you should contact an attorney for assistance. If you were sued in Small Claims Court, or if you wish to file a Small Claims Court case, you can find helpful information on the Legal Aid of North Carolina website.
For more information on North Carolina local courts, see the links on this Business.com page.
