Guilford County Court Docket Search

Guilford County court docket records are managed by the Clerk of Superior Court in Greensboro, North Carolina. The county is part of Judicial District 24 and operates courthouses in both Greensboro and High Point. You can search Guilford County court docket entries online through the state eCourts portal or at either courthouse. Guilford County has one of the largest court systems in the state. This page explains how to find docket records, what they contain, and where to get copies.

Guilford County Clerk of Court

The Clerk of Superior Court in Guilford County oversees all court records for the county. The main office is at 201 West Sycamore Street in Greensboro. A second courthouse serves the High Point area. Both locations handle filings, docket requests, and copy orders.

Guilford County is the third most populous county in North Carolina. The court docket is large and busy. Thousands of new cases are filed each year across civil, criminal, family, and traffic divisions. The clerk staff in Greensboro and High Point process a high volume of requests daily. If you plan to visit in person, expect some wait time during peak hours.

The Guilford County court page on the NC Judicial Branch website lists court addresses and services.

This page shows calendars, local rules, and office details for both Greensboro and High Point courthouses.

How to Search Guilford County Court Docket

The North Carolina eCourts Portal gives free online access to Guilford County court docket records. Search by name, case number, or citation. The portal shows docket entries, hearing dates, charges, and case outcomes.

Guilford County has a very large docket. Searches by common names may return dozens of results. Use a middle name, date of birth, or case number to narrow your search. The portal includes civil, criminal, traffic, and family cases from both the Greensboro and High Point courthouses. All cases in Guilford County are filed under one county regardless of which courthouse handled the matter. The NC Court Dates page is another resource for finding upcoming hearing dates in Guilford County.

The Guilford County contact directory provides phone numbers for court offices and staff.

These numbers let you reach the clerk, judges, and the district attorney in Guilford County.

For in-person searches, visit either the Greensboro courthouse at 201 W Sycamore Street or the High Point courthouse. Public terminals and clerk staff are available at both locations. Bring your ID.

Note: Some Guilford County cases are split between the Greensboro and High Point courthouses based on location, but all records are in the same county system.

Types of Guilford County Docket Records

Court docket records in Guilford County span every type of case the court system handles. Each case generates a docket log that tracks all filings, hearings, and orders.

Civil cases include personal injury claims, debt collections, foreclosures, and business disputes. Guilford County also processes a high number of small claims cases. Family law matters such as divorce, child custody, and support actions have their own docket entries. On the criminal side, docket records show arrests, charges, bond hearings, plea deals, trials, and sentences. Misdemeanors are heard in District Court. Felonies go through Superior Court. Traffic matters from the busy I-40 and I-85 corridors make up a significant part of the Guilford County docket.

Most court records are public under N.C.G.S. § 132-1. Sealed records, juvenile files, and expunged cases are restricted. The clerk can tell you if a Guilford County file has access limits.

Each Guilford County docket entry shows the date of the action, a short description, and the name of the judge or clerk who handled it. Criminal docket entries also list bond amounts, attorney assignments, and the next court date. Reading a docket sheet from start to finish gives a full timeline of how a case moved through the Guilford County courts.

Guilford County Public Records Access

North Carolina law provides broad access to court docket records. Under N.C.G.S. Chapter 132, public records include documents made or received by government agencies during official duties. Court docket records in Guilford County are public. The clerk must let you view them during business hours.

You do not need to live in Guilford County. No residency rule applies. The law requires copies to be provided "as promptly as possible." Standard copies cost $0.25 per page. Certified copies are $3.00 for the first page and $0.25 after. A record check is $25.00. The Guilford County clerk accepts cash, money orders, certified checks, and cards. The Guilford County government website has general information about the county. For court records, use the NC Courts site or the eCourts portal.

The Guilford County government page provides links to county services and departments.

Visit this site for general Guilford County government information and service links.

Note: Under N.C.G.S. § 7A-109, the clerk maintains all court files, dockets, and indexes as the Administrative Office of the Courts prescribes.

Guilford County Court Docket Copy Fees

Copy fees in Guilford County follow the statewide rate schedule. Plain copies are $0.25 per page. Certified copies cost $3.00 for the first page and $0.25 for each page after. A criminal record check costs $25.00.

The Guilford County clerk accepts cash, money orders, certified checks, and credit or debit cards. Card payments include a small processing fee. For mail requests, send payment to the Guilford County Clerk of Superior Court at 201 W Sycamore Street, Greensboro, NC. Include the full case name or number and a clear description of the records you need. Because Guilford County has two courthouses, make sure you specify which court handled your case if you are writing by mail. Viewing court docket records on public terminals at either courthouse is free. Fees only apply for printed or certified copies that you take with you.

Nearby Counties

Guilford County borders several counties in the Piedmont Triad region. Court docket records are kept in the county where the case was filed. Check these counties if your case is from a nearby jurisdiction.