Moore County Traffic Ticket Records

Moore County traffic ticket records are filed at the Clerk of Superior Court in Carthage, North Carolina. The clerk keeps all traffic case files for Moore County District Court. Carthage is the county seat and the location of the courthouse. Moore County is home to Pinehurst and Southern Pines, and its roads see a mix of local and visitor traffic year round. The county transitioned to eCourts on October 14, 2024. This page covers how to search, pay, and obtain traffic ticket records in Moore County.

Moore County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court handles all traffic ticket records in Moore County. This office stores case files, processes payments, and issues copies. Staff can look up your case by name or citation number. The clerk office is at 100 S. Greene St in Carthage.

Moore County is part of Judicial District 29. All traffic cases from Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen, and every other part of the county go through the Carthage courthouse. The county joined eCourts on October 14, 2024. This means traffic ticket records are now in the state electronic system. The mailing address is PO Box 936, Carthage, NC 28327.

The court page on the NC Judicial Branch site shows services and contact details for Moore County.

Visit that page for hours, forms, and links to online services for Moore County.

Paying Traffic Tickets in Moore County

Moore County offers several ways to pay a traffic ticket. If your charge is waivable, you can pay the fine and court costs without going to court. The clerk can tell you if your ticket qualifies.

Payment options for Moore County traffic tickets:

• Online through the NC eCourts payment system
• In person at the clerk office in Carthage
• By mail to PO Box 936, Carthage, NC 28327

For mail payments, Moore County requires a money order or certified check payable to "Moore County Clerk of Superior Court." Do not send personal checks or cash. Include your case number on the payment. Online payments need your citation number and last name. The system takes credit and debit cards.

The payment information page for Moore County provides details on accepted payment methods.

Review that page before you pay to make sure you use the correct method for Moore County.

If you let a fine go unpaid, the court may add fees and the NC DMV can revoke your license under N.C.G.S. § 20-24.1.

Note: Parking at the Moore County courthouse in Carthage is limited. Plan to arrive early on court days to find a spot.

Searching Traffic Ticket Records in Moore County

Since Moore County is on eCourts, online searches are quick and easy. Go to nccourts.gov/services and use the case search tool. Enter a name or case number. The system shows charges, court dates, and status in real time. Basic data is free to view.

For copies of actual documents, contact the clerk at (910) 947-5500 or visit in person at 100 S. Greene St in Carthage. Bring your ID. Staff can search your traffic ticket records and make copies. You can also check your court date online if you have a pending case in Moore County.

Moore County Traffic Court Process

Traffic court in Moore County is held at the courthouse in Carthage. Your court date is on your ticket. Verify it at nccourts.gov/court-dates. Show up on time. Missing your date leads to a failure to appear, a $200 extra fine, and possible license revocation under N.C.G.S. § 20-24.1.

On your court date, you can plead guilty, not guilty, or no contest. Many drivers hire a lawyer to get the charge reduced. A reduced charge keeps points off your record. Under N.C.G.S. § 20-16, the NC DMV adds points based on the conviction. Speeding carries two or three points. Reckless driving under N.C.G.S. § 20-140 carries four. DWI under N.C.G.S. § 20-138.1 is criminal. The outcome goes into your traffic ticket record in Moore County.

Copies of Moore County Traffic Ticket Records

Traffic ticket records in Moore County are public. Anyone can request them. Standard copies cost $0.25 per page. Certified copies cost more. You do not need to be the person on the ticket.

Visit the clerk at 100 S. Greene St in Carthage or mail a request to PO Box 936, Carthage, NC 28327. Include the case number or full name and a check or money order for the fees. Basic case data is also available for free at nccourts.gov.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Moore County. Traffic ticket records are filed where the ticket was issued.