Onslow County Traffic Ticket Records

Onslow County traffic ticket records are managed by the Clerk of Superior Court in Jacksonville, North Carolina. The clerk handles all traffic cases for Onslow County District Court. Jacksonville is the county seat and home to Camp Lejeune, which brings a large military population to the area. The Summersill Building at 625 Court St houses the courthouse. Onslow County is part of Judicial District 5. This page explains how to search, pay, and obtain traffic ticket records in Onslow County.

Onslow County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court maintains all traffic ticket records in Onslow County. This office stores case files, takes payments, and provides copies. Staff can look up your case by name or citation number.

The Onslow County courthouse is in the Summersill Building at 625 Court St in Jacksonville. The cashier window is located between courtrooms 1 and 2 on the second floor. That is where you go to pay a traffic ticket in person. All traffic cases from across the county are filed here, including cases from Swansboro, Richlands, and the areas around Camp Lejeune.

The court page on the NC Judicial Branch site shows services for Onslow County.

Check that page for hours, directions, and links to online tools for Onslow County.

Paying Traffic Tickets in Onslow County

Onslow County accepts traffic ticket payments in person, by mail, and online. If your charge is waivable, you can pay without going to court. The cashier is on the second floor of the Summersill Building, between courtrooms 1 and 2.

Payment methods for Onslow County traffic tickets:

• Online through the NC eCourts payment system
• In person at the cashier on the 2nd floor
• By mail with a money order or certified check

The payment information page for Onslow County provides details on accepted methods and mailing address.

Review that page before you pay to make sure you use the right method.

For mail payments, send a money order or certified check to 625 Court St, Jacksonville, NC 28540. Include your case number. Do not send cash or personal checks. Online payments need your citation number and last name. If your fine goes unpaid, the court can add fees and the NC DMV may revoke your license under N.C.G.S. § 20-24.1.

Note: If you lost your ticket, contact the Onslow County Clerk at (910) 478-3600 or the Administrative Office of the Courts at (919) 792-4000 to get your citation information.

Searching Onslow County Traffic Ticket Records

You can search for Onslow County traffic ticket records online or at the courthouse. Online searches are free for basic data.

Go to nccourts.gov/services and use the case search tool. Enter a name or case number. The system shows charges, court dates, and case status. For copies, contact the clerk at (910) 478-3600 or visit the Summersill Building. Bring your ID. You can also check your court date online.

Traffic Court in Onslow County

Traffic court is held at the Summersill Building in Jacksonville. Your court date is on your ticket. Verify it at nccourts.gov/court-dates. Missing your date leads to a failure to appear, a $200 fine, and possible license revocation under N.C.G.S. § 20-24.1.

On your court date, you plead guilty, not guilty, or no contest. You can hire a lawyer. A reduced charge protects your driving record. Under N.C.G.S. § 20-16, the NC DMV adds points based on the conviction. Speeding carries two or three. Reckless driving under N.C.G.S. § 20-140 carries four. DWI under N.C.G.S. § 20-138.1 is criminal. The result becomes part of your traffic ticket record in Onslow County.

Copies of Onslow County Traffic Ticket Records

Traffic ticket records in Onslow County are public. Anyone can request them. Standard copies cost $0.25 per page. Certified copies cost more.

Visit the clerk at the Summersill Building or mail a request to 625 Court St, Jacksonville, NC 28540. Include the case number or full name and a check or money order for the fees. Basic data is free at nccourts.gov.

Nearby Counties

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