Search Pitt County Traffic Ticket Records
Pitt County traffic ticket records are kept by the Clerk of Superior Court in Greenville, North Carolina. The clerk manages all traffic cases heard in Pitt County District Court. Greenville is the county seat, home to East Carolina University, and the center of court operations in the region. Pitt County is one of the larger counties in eastern North Carolina. The North Carolina Public Records Law, N.C.G.S. § 132-1, grants public access to court records with certain limits. This page explains how to search for, pay, and obtain traffic ticket records in Pitt County.
Pitt County Quick Facts
Pitt County Clerk of Superior Court
The Clerk of Superior Court handles all traffic ticket records in Pitt County. This office stores case files, processes payments, and issues copies. Staff can look up your case by name or citation number. The clerk is at 100 W. 3rd St in Greenville.
Pitt County is part of Judicial District 8. All traffic cases from across the county go through the Greenville courthouse. Greenville is a college town with a large student population, and traffic enforcement is active throughout the area. The clerk office is open on weekdays.
The court page on the NC Judicial Branch site shows services for Pitt County.
Visit that page for hours, forms, and links to online services.
| Court |
Pitt County Clerk of Superior Court 100 W. 3rd St Greenville, NC 27834 Phone: (252) 695-7100 |
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| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | nccourts.gov/locations/pitt-county |
Pitt County Traffic Ticket Records as Public Records
Traffic ticket records in Pitt County are public under the North Carolina Public Records Law, N.C.G.S. § 132-1. Anyone can request to inspect or copy them. You do not have to be the person named on the ticket. In-person inspection is free. Copies cost $0.25 per page. Certified copies cost $5.00 for certification.
The Pitt County records information page is shown below.
That page explains how to request records from the Pitt County clerk office.
Some records are restricted even in Pitt County. Juvenile records, adoption records, mental health records, and sealed records are not available to the public. Traffic ticket records for adults are generally open unless a judge has ordered them sealed. The clerk can tell you if a record is available.
Note: In-person inspection of traffic ticket records at the Pitt County courthouse is free. You only pay if you want copies.
Searching for Traffic Ticket Records in Pitt County
You can search for Pitt County traffic ticket records online or at the courthouse. Online searches are free for basic case 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) 695-7100 or visit 100 W. 3rd St in Greenville. Bring your ID.
You can also check your court date online if you have a pending traffic case in Pitt County.
Paying a Pitt County Traffic Ticket
If your charge is waivable, you can pay without a court date. The clerk can tell you if your ticket qualifies.
Payment options for Pitt County traffic tickets:
- Online through the NC eCourts payment system
- In person at the clerk office in Greenville
- By mail with a money order or cashier's check
Online payments need your citation number and last name. In-person payments accept cash, money orders, and cards. Mail payments go to 100 W. 3rd St, Greenville, NC 27834. Include your case number. Unpaid fines lead to extra fees and possible license revocation under N.C.G.S. § 20-24.1.
Pitt County Traffic Court Process
Traffic court is held at the courthouse in Greenville. 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 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 means fewer points with the NC DMV. Under N.C.G.S. § 20-16, 12 points in three years leads to a suspension. 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 result goes into your traffic ticket record in Pitt County.
How to Get Copies of Pitt County Traffic Ticket Records
Visit the clerk at 100 W. 3rd St in Greenville for copies. Standard copies cost $0.25 per page. Certified copies cost $5.00 for the certification. You can also mail a request. Include the case number or full name and a check or money order for the fees.
Free inspection is available in person. Walk into the clerk office and ask to view the file. You can take notes but cannot photograph or scan records without permission. Basic case data is also free at nccourts.gov.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Pitt County. Traffic ticket records are filed where the citation was issued.