Pender County Traffic Ticket Records

Pender County traffic ticket records are filed at the Clerk of Superior Court in Burgaw, North Carolina. The clerk handles all traffic cases for Pender County District Court. Burgaw is the county seat and the location of the courthouse. Traffic court in Pender County is held the first Wednesday of every month. Waivable citations can also be paid at the Magistrate's Office near the Pender County Jail, just one block from the courthouse. This page explains how to search, pay, and obtain traffic ticket records in Pender County.

Pender County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court manages all traffic ticket records in Pender County. This office stores case files, takes payments, and provides copies. Staff can look up your case by name or citation number. The clerk is at 100 S. Wright St in Burgaw.

Pender County is part of Judicial District 5, which it shares with New Hanover County. All traffic cases from across Pender County go through the Burgaw courthouse. The mailing address is PO Box 310, Burgaw, NC 28425. Pender County shares a District Attorney with New Hanover County. The DA's office handles traffic cases for both counties.

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

Visit that page for hours, forms, and links to online tools.

Traffic Court Schedule in Pender County

Traffic court in Pender County is held the first Wednesday of each month. This is different from many counties that hold traffic court more often. Make sure your court date lines up with this schedule. Your ticket will show the exact date you need to appear.

The Pender County courthouse in Burgaw is shown below.

All traffic ticket cases in Pender County are heard at this courthouse on the first Wednesday of the month.

If you cannot make your court date, contact the clerk at (910) 663-3900 ahead of time. Missing your date without notice leads to a failure to appear order. That brings a $200 fine and possible license revocation under N.C.G.S. § 20-24.1.

Paying Traffic Tickets in Pender County

Pender County gives you several ways to pay a waivable traffic ticket. One option that stands out is the Magistrate's Office at the Pender County Jail, which is just one block from the courthouse. You can pay waivable citations there.

Payment options for Pender County traffic tickets:

• Online through the NC eCourts payment system
• In person at the clerk office in Burgaw
• At the Magistrate's Office (Pender County Jail, 1 block from courthouse)
• By mail to PO Box 310, Burgaw, NC 28425

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. The shared DA's office with New Hanover County provides traffic citation information at newhanoverpenderda.com/traffic-citations.

If your fine goes unpaid, the court may add fees and the NC DMV can suspend your license under N.C.G.S. § 20-24.1.

Searching for Pender County Traffic Ticket Records

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

Go to nccourts.gov/services and enter a name or case number. The system shows charges, court dates, and status. For copies, contact the clerk at (910) 663-3900 or visit 100 S. Wright St in Burgaw. Bring your ID. You can also check your court date online.

Pender County Traffic Court Process

On your court date, you plead guilty, not guilty, or no contest. You can hire a lawyer. A reduced charge means fewer points on your 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 goes into your traffic ticket record in Pender County.

Note: Since traffic court is only once a month in Pender County, prepare your case well before that date. If you plan to hire a lawyer, do it early so they have time to review your traffic ticket records.

Copies of Pender County Traffic Ticket Records

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

Visit the clerk at 100 S. Wright St in Burgaw or mail a request to PO Box 310. Include the case number or full name and a check or money order. Basic data is free at nccourts.gov.

Nearby Counties

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