Washington County Traffic Ticket Records

Washington County traffic ticket records are managed by the Clerk of Superior Court in Plymouth, North Carolina. Clerk Brian Phelps leads the office under Judicial District 2. Washington County joined the eCourts system on January 24, 2024, as part of Track 3, making it one of the earlier counties to go digital. The county also launched the Holistic Hope Mental Health Diversion program on May 16, 2024. The courthouse at 120 Adams St stores all traffic case files. This page explains how to search for and obtain traffic ticket records in Washington County.

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Washington County Clerk of Superior Court

Clerk Brian Phelps manages the Washington County clerk office. Staff handle all traffic ticket records, accept payments, and issue copies. They can look up your case and tell you what you owe.

The Washington County courthouse is at 120 Adams St in Plymouth. The mailing address is PO Box 901, Plymouth, NC 27962. The fax number is (252) 791-4001. You can also reach the clerk by email at brian.k.phelps@nccourts.org. All traffic tickets from roads in Washington County are filed at this courthouse.

The court page for Washington County shows contact details and services on the NC Judicial Branch site.

Washington County court page for traffic ticket records

Visit this page for hours and directions before going to the Washington County courthouse.

Court	Washington County Clerk of Superior Court 120 Adams St Plymouth, NC 27962 Phone: (252) 791-4000 Fax: (252) 791-4001
Hours	Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Website	nccourts.gov/locations/washington-county

How to Find Traffic Ticket Records in Washington County

Washington County was one of the first counties to join eCourts, going live on January 24, 2024. Traffic ticket records are in the statewide online system. You can search by name or citation number on the NC Courts portal. Basic data is free.

The court date search tool helps you find pending hearings. Enter your name to check for a traffic court date in Washington County. The tool is free and covers all counties in the state.

The contact directory for Washington County provides phone numbers for the different court divisions.

Washington County contact directory for traffic ticket records

Use this directory to reach the right office for your traffic ticket matter in Washington County.

For in-person searches, go to 120 Adams St in Plymouth. Bring your ID. Staff can pull up traffic ticket records by name or case number. Copies cost $0.25 per page. You can also email the clerk at brian.k.phelps@nccourts.org with questions.

Paying Washington County Traffic Tickets

Most waivable traffic tickets in Washington County can be paid online. The state payNCticket system takes your citation number and processes payment by card. At the clerk office, cash, money orders, and cards are accepted.

Under N.C.G.S. § 20-24.1, failing to pay or appear for a traffic ticket leads to license revocation and a $200 added fine. Pay on time. Paying counts as a guilty plea. The NC DMV adds points to your record after a conviction.

Note: Under N.C.G.S. § 20-16, getting 12 points in three years means license suspension. Speeding adds two or three points. Think about your options before paying a Washington County traffic ticket.

Washington County Court Programs

Washington County launched the Holistic Hope Mental Health Diversion program on May 16, 2024. While this program focuses on mental health cases rather than traffic tickets, it shows how the county court is working to help people in different ways. The county also joined eCourts early, which means digital records are available for most recent cases.

For traffic ticket matters, the standard court process applies. You can plead guilty, not guilty, or ask for a prayer for judgment on your court date. Reckless driving under N.C.G.S. § 20-140 adds four points. A DWI under N.C.G.S. § 20-138.1 is a serious charge with its own rules. These Washington County traffic ticket records stay on your file for years.