Northampton County Traffic Ticket Records
Northampton County traffic ticket records are maintained by the Clerk of Superior Court in Jackson, North Carolina. The clerk handles all traffic cases for Northampton County District Court. Jackson is the county seat. A new courthouse opened on May 28, 2024, giving the county a modern facility for court operations. Northampton County has a population of about 20,798 and sits in the northeastern part of the state. This page covers how to search for, pay, and obtain traffic ticket records in Northampton County.
Northampton County Quick Facts
Northampton County Clerk of Superior Court
The Clerk of Superior Court keeps all traffic ticket records in Northampton County. This office stores case files, takes payments, and issues copies. Staff can look up your case by name or citation number. The clerk is at 100 E. Jefferson St in Jackson.
The new Northampton County courthouse opened on May 28, 2024. It replaced the old building and provides better space for court operations. All traffic cases from across the county are heard here. Northampton County is part of Judicial District 6. The mailing address is PO Box 217, Jackson, NC 27845. The District Attorney for Northampton County is Kim Gourrier Scott, who can be reached at (252) 358-7150.
The court page on the NC Judicial Branch site lists services for Northampton County.
Visit that page for hours, forms, and online tools for Northampton County.
| Court |
Northampton County Clerk of Superior Court 100 E. Jefferson St PO Box 217 Jackson, NC 27845 Phone: (252) 574-3100 |
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| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | nccourts.gov/locations/northampton-county |
New Northampton County Courthouse
The new Northampton County courthouse opened on May 28, 2024. The building is at 100 E. Jefferson St in Jackson. It replaced the older facility and gives the county a better space for court hearings, clerk services, and public access to records.
The image below shows the Northampton County courthouse.
All traffic ticket cases in Northampton County are now heard at this new facility.
How to Search Traffic Ticket Records in Northampton County
You can search for Northampton County traffic ticket records online or at the new courthouse. Online searches are free for basic case data. In-person visits let you see the full file.
Go to nccourts.gov/services to search online. Enter a name or case number. The system shows charges, court dates, and status. For copies, contact the clerk at (252) 574-3100. You can also check your court date online.
To search in person, visit 100 E. Jefferson St in Jackson. Bring your ID. Staff can look up your traffic ticket records and make copies for you.
Paying a Northampton County Traffic Ticket
If your charge is waivable, you can pay without going to court. The clerk can tell you if your ticket qualifies.
Payment options:
- Online through the NC eCourts payment system
- In person at the courthouse in Jackson
- By mail to PO Box 217, Jackson, NC 27845
Online payments need your citation number and last name. In-person payments accept cash, money orders, and cards. Mail payments require a money order or cashier's check with your case number. Unpaid fines lead to extra fees and possible license revocation under N.C.G.S. § 20-24.1.
Traffic Court in Northampton County
Traffic court is held at the new courthouse in Jackson. Your court date is on your ticket. Verify it at nccourts.gov/court-dates. Missing your date brings a failure to appear, a $200 extra fine, and possible license revocation.
On your court date, you plead guilty, not guilty, or no contest. You can hire a lawyer. 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 becomes part of your traffic ticket record in Northampton County.
Note: Northampton County is rural. If you need a lawyer, the DA's office at (252) 358-7150 or the NC State Bar referral line at 1-800-662-7660 can help connect you with one.
Copies of Northampton County Traffic Ticket Records
Traffic ticket records in Northampton County are public. Standard copies cost $0.25 per page. Certified copies cost more. Anyone can request them.
Visit the clerk at 100 E. Jefferson St in Jackson or mail a request to PO Box 217. Include the case number or full name and a check or money order. Basic case data is free at nccourts.gov.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Northampton County. Traffic ticket records are filed where the ticket was issued.