Tyrrell County Court Records

Tyrrell County court docket records are kept by the Clerk of Superior Court in Columbia, North Carolina. Tyrrell is the least populated county in North Carolina. It sits along the Albemarle Sound in the eastern part of the state. Despite its small size, the court handles civil, criminal, and special proceedings just like any other county. Docket entries, hearing schedules, and case outcomes are on file at the clerk office. This page explains how to search for and obtain court docket records in Tyrrell County.

Tyrrell County Clerk of Court

The clerk office in Columbia handles all court docket records for Tyrrell County. Staff file cases, store records, and help the public with lookups. Columbia is a small town. The courthouse is easy to find. Parking is free and plentiful.

Court sessions in Tyrrell County happen less often than in larger counties. Judges travel on a circuit to serve this area. The clerk can tell you when court is in session and what cases are on the calendar. If you plan a trip to the courthouse, call first to make sure the office is open and the records you need are ready.

The Tyrrell County court page on the NC Judicial Branch site shows hours and services.

This page includes court calendars and directions to the Tyrrell County courthouse.

Searching Tyrrell County Court Docket Online

The North Carolina eCourts Portal is free and works for all counties. Search by name or case number. Results show docket entries, case type, status, and hearing dates. You do not need to pay or create an account for basic searches.

Tyrrell County has a small number of active cases. Searches tend to return precise results. Use the NC Court Dates tool to find upcoming hearings. Pick the county and type a name. Scheduled appearances will appear on the screen.

The contact directory lists phone numbers for Tyrrell County court offices.

Call the clerk for help with records that may not appear in the online system.

For in-person visits, go to the courthouse in Columbia. Staff can pull files and make copies. Bring your ID. Older records may be stored off-site and take more time to locate.

Note: Not all older docket records may appear in the online portal for Tyrrell County. Contact the clerk for files that predate the digital system.

Court Docket Record Content

Docket records in Tyrrell County log each step of a case from start to finish. Civil dockets show complaints, answers, motions, orders, and judgments. Criminal dockets list charges, bond information, pleas, trial dates, and sentences. Family court and estate matters follow the same format. Small claims cases also produce docket records.

Under N.C.G.S. Chapter 132, these records are public. Anyone can view them. You do not need to be part of the case or live in Tyrrell County. Juvenile records, sealed files, and some protective orders are restricted. The clerk can tell you what is available.

The NC Judicial Branch website has a statewide guide for obtaining court records.

This guide covers the process for requesting records from any county in North Carolina.

Tyrrell County Docket Fees and Access

Viewing court docket records at the clerk office is free. Copies cost $0.25 per page. Certified copies are $3.00 for the first page and $0.25 for each additional page. Criminal record checks cost $25.00. These rates follow the standard North Carolina fee schedule.

The Tyrrell County clerk accepts cash and money orders. Call ahead about card payments. For mail requests, send a money order to "Tyrrell County Clerk of Superior Court" in Columbia. Include the full name or case number and a return address. Processing times vary based on the clerk staff workload.

Public Records Law in Tyrrell County

North Carolina law provides strong public access rights. Under N.C.G.S. 132-1, any document made or received in the course of public business is a public record. Court docket entries are included. The clerk must allow inspection at reasonable times during business hours. No residency requirement applies.

Under N.C.G.S. 7A-109, the clerk is responsible for maintaining all records, files, and dockets as directed by the Administrative Office of the Courts. The NC Judicial Branch site explains how to request records from any North Carolina county.

Nearby Counties

Tyrrell County is surrounded by these counties in northeastern North Carolina. Cases are filed where the incident occurred or the parties reside.