Perquimans County Traffic Ticket Records

Perquimans County traffic ticket records are managed by the Clerk of Superior Court in Hertford, North Carolina. The clerk handles all traffic cases for Perquimans County District Court. Hertford is the county seat and the home of the courthouse. Perquimans County is a small, rural county in the northeastern part of the state. District Attorney Andrew Womble prosecutes traffic cases here. The DA's office has set specific resolution costs for common traffic offenses. This page explains how to find, pay, and obtain traffic ticket records in Perquimans County.

Perquimans County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court keeps all traffic ticket records in Perquimans County. This office stores case files, accepts payments, and provides copies. Staff can look up your case by name or citation number. The clerk is at 120 S. Main St in Hertford.

Perquimans County is part of Judicial District 1. All traffic cases from across the county go through the Hertford courthouse. The mailing address is PO Box 33, Hertford, NC 27944. Use the PO Box for any mail related to a traffic ticket. The clerk office is open on weekdays.

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

Check that page for hours, forms, and online tools for Perquimans County.

Traffic Ticket Resolution Costs in Perquimans County

District Attorney Andrew Womble has set specific resolution costs for common traffic offenses in Perquimans County. These amounts include the fine and court costs. Knowing the cost ahead of time helps you plan for your case.

Common traffic ticket resolution costs in Perquimans County:

• Improper Equipment reduction: $266 to $286
• Speed reduction of 5 to 9 mph over: $216
• Prayer for Judgment Continued (PJC): $193

These costs are guidelines. The actual amount may vary based on your driving record and the details of the case. Payment is due within 20 days of the case closing. If you do not pay within that window, the court may add fees and report your case to the NC DMV.

The Perquimans County courthouse is shown below.

All traffic ticket cases in Perquimans County are resolved at this courthouse in Hertford.

Note: These resolution costs can change. Call the clerk at (252) 404-5000 or ask your lawyer to confirm the current amounts before your court date in Perquimans County.

Searching Traffic Ticket Records in Perquimans County

You can search for Perquimans 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 status. For copies, contact the clerk at (252) 404-5000 or visit 120 S. Main St in Hertford. Bring your ID.

You can also check your court date online if you have a pending traffic case in Perquimans County.

Paying a Perquimans County Traffic Ticket

If your charge is waivable, you can pay without going to court. For resolved cases, payment is due within 20 days of the case closing.

Payment methods:

• Online through the NC eCourts payment system
• In person at the clerk office in Hertford
• By mail to PO Box 33, Hertford, NC 27944

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 Perquimans County

Traffic court is held at the courthouse in Hertford. Your court date is on your ticket. Verify it at nccourts.gov/court-dates. Missing your date brings a failure to appear, a $200 fine, and possible license revocation.

On your court date, you plead guilty, not guilty, or no contest. Many drivers hire a lawyer to negotiate with the DA's office for a reduced charge. 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 Perquimans County.

Copies of Perquimans County Traffic Ticket Records

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

Visit the clerk at 120 S. Main St in Hertford or mail a request to PO Box 33. 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 Perquimans County. Traffic ticket records are filed where the citation was issued.