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New Hanover County Criminal Records
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Use the official court, custody, police-record, and statewide paths for New Hanover County, North Carolina; jurisdiction limits are explained.
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New Hanover County public records: common questions
Where to search New Hanover County records
New Hanover County, North Carolina court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Official New Hanover County Sheriff's Judicial Services information for court security, records, civil services, fingerprinting, and permits. Check current custody through Official New Hanover County Sheriff's Detention Division information for detention operations and inmate correspondence.
- Court casesOfficial New Hanover County Sheriff's Judicial Services information for court security, records, civil services, fingerprinting, and permits
- Current custodyOfficial New Hanover County Sheriff's Detention Division information for detention operations and inmate correspondence
- Statewide recordsUse the North Carolina state-level source described below when available.
- Federal recordsFederal court and custody records are outside county systems and require a separate federal search.
Verified local details
These details were drawn from the official sources linked in this guide. Reconfirm addresses, contacts, schedules, fees, and other time-sensitive details with the responsible agency.
- The New Hanover County Courthouse is located at 316 Princess Street, Wilmington, North Carolina 28401, and lists main telephone number 910-772-6600.
- The North Carolina Judicial Branch identifies New Hanover County as part of Superior Court District 6, District Court District 6, and Prosecutorial District 6.
- New Hanover County Administrative Traffic Court is held in courtroom 317 on the third floor of the courthouse; trials are not held in that administrative session.
- The county court contact directory lists separate contacts for Superior Court, District Court, family court, criminal divisions, civil child support, juvenile matters, and magistrates.
- New Hanover County Judicial Services is organized into Safety and Security, Court Bailiff, and Civil/Records sections and lists records, civil, fingerprinting, concealed-handgun, and pistol-permit services.
- The Sheriff's Detention Division states that it supervises the inmate population at the New Hanover County Detention Facility.
| Record type | Agency or source | Scope | Action | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court cases | Official New Hanover County Sheriff's Judicial Services information for court security, records, civil services, fingerprinting, and permits | County or local | Open source | |
| Jail and custody | Official New Hanover County Sheriff's Detention Division information for detention operations and inmate correspondence | County or local | Open source | |
| Court cases | Official North Carolina Judicial Branch county court services, court dates, calendars, forms, payments, and local contacts | County or local | Open source | Not yet published |
| Court cases | Official courthouse address, telephone, hours, access, and facility information | County or local | Open source | Not yet published |
| Court cases | Official Clerk of Superior Court, judge, magistrate, family court, jury, and court division contacts | County or local | Open source | Not yet published |
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This New Hanover County records guide is organized around the way the information is actually maintained. Begin with the Q&A for the record you need, then use the source map below to confirm a case, custody status, incident report, or statewide search. New Hanover County has 245,959 residents (2025 estimate). The source map below identifies the relevant local courts and agencies. Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.
Quick facts
- County-equivalent identity
- 37-129
- Population
- 245,959 residents (2025 estimate)
- Local detail
- The New Hanover County Courthouse is located at 316 Princess Street, Wilmington, North Carolina 28401, and lists main telephone number 910-772-6600.
- Local detail
- The North Carolina Judicial Branch identifies New Hanover County as part of Superior Court District 6, District Court District 6, and Prosecutorial District 6.
- Local detail
- New Hanover County Administrative Traffic Court is held in courtroom 317 on the third floor of the courthouse; trials are not held in that administrative session.
- Local detail
- The county court contact directory lists separate contacts for Superior Court, District Court, family court, criminal divisions, civil child support, juvenile matters, and magistrates.
- Local detail
- New Hanover County Judicial Services is organized into Safety and Security, Court Bailiff, and Civil/Records sections and lists records, civil, fingerprinting, concealed-handgun, and pistol-permit services.
- Local detail
- The Sheriff's Detention Division states that it supervises the inmate population at the New Hanover County Detention Facility.
What is specific about this local guide
- Local detail: The New Hanover County Courthouse is located at 316 Princess Street, Wilmington, North Carolina 28401, and lists main telephone number 910-772-6600.
- Local detail: The North Carolina Judicial Branch identifies New Hanover County as part of Superior Court District 6, District Court District 6, and Prosecutorial District 6.
- Local detail: New Hanover County Administrative Traffic Court is held in courtroom 317 on the third floor of the courthouse; trials are not held in that administrative session.
How do I contact the New Hanover County Clerk of Superior Court?
For New Hanover County, start with Official North Carolina Judicial Branch county court services, court dates, calendars, forms, payments, and local contacts and Official courthouse address, telephone, hours, access, and facility information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the New Hanover County Clerk of Superior Court depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official pages did not verify a current public jail-roster search or real-time booking database.
How do I search New Hanover County civil, criminal, family, or juvenile court information?
For New Hanover County, start with Official North Carolina Judicial Branch county court services, court dates, calendars, forms, payments, and local contacts and Official courthouse address, telephone, hours, access, and facility information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I search New Hanover County civil, criminal, family, or juvenile court information depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official pages did not verify a current public jail-roster search or real-time booking database.
Where is the New Hanover County Courthouse and what are its hours?
For New Hanover County, start with Official North Carolina Judicial Branch county court services, court dates, calendars, forms, payments, and local contacts and Official courthouse address, telephone, hours, access, and facility information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Where is the New Hanover County Courthouse and what are its hours depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official pages did not verify a current public jail-roster search or real-time booking database.
How do I find a New Hanover County court date or local court calendar?
For New Hanover County, start with Official North Carolina Judicial Branch county court services, court dates, calendars, forms, payments, and local contacts and Official courthouse address, telephone, hours, access, and facility information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I find a New Hanover County court date or local court calendar depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official pages did not verify a current public jail-roster search or real-time booking database.
How do I pay a New Hanover County traffic citation or court fee?
For New Hanover County, start with Official North Carolina Judicial Branch county court services, court dates, calendars, forms, payments, and local contacts and Official courthouse address, telephone, hours, access, and facility information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I pay a New Hanover County traffic citation or court fee depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official pages did not verify a current public jail-roster search or real-time booking database.
How do I request New Hanover County Sheriff's records, civil process, or fingerprinting?
For New Hanover County, start with Official North Carolina Judicial Branch county court services, court dates, calendars, forms, payments, and local contacts and Official courthouse address, telephone, hours, access, and facility information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I request New Hanover County Sheriff's records, civil process, or fingerprinting depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official pages did not verify a current public jail-roster search or real-time booking database.
Where can I find current New Hanover County detention or inmate information?
For New Hanover County, start with Official North Carolina Judicial Branch county court services, court dates, calendars, forms, payments, and local contacts and Official courthouse address, telephone, hours, access, and facility information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Where can I find current New Hanover County detention or inmate information depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official pages did not verify a current public jail-roster search or real-time booking database.
What are the New Hanover County jury-service reporting and deferral procedures?
For New Hanover County, start with Official North Carolina Judicial Branch county court services, court dates, calendars, forms, payments, and local contacts and Official courthouse address, telephone, hours, access, and facility information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. What are the New Hanover County jury-service reporting and deferral procedures depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official pages did not verify a current public jail-roster search or real-time booking database.
Police, sheriff, and incident records
For police or incident records, use Official New Hanover County Sheriff's Judicial Services information for court security, records, civil services, fingerprinting, and permits. Court calendars, traffic procedures, payment options, and detention-mail rules may change; confirm current instructions with the responsible office.
Criminal cases in New Hanover County
Start with Official North Carolina Judicial Branch county court services, court dates, calendars, forms, payments, and local contacts for the official New Hanover County court path. County: New Hanover County government and county offices serve county jurisdiction, with the principal courthouse and judicial building in Wilmington. Court: North Carolina state courts handle New Hanover County Superior and District Court matters under District 6. The Clerk of Superior Court, magistrates, judges, and court divisions have distinct responsibilities listed in the official contact directory.
Jail and custody information for New Hanover County
For current custody information, start with Official New Hanover County Sheriff's Detention Division information for detention operations and inmate correspondence. The reviewed official pages did not verify a current public jail-roster search or real-time booking database.
Municipal and local court records
Use Official Clerk of Superior Court, judge, magistrate, family court, jury, and court division contacts for a local or municipal court path. Custody: The New Hanover County Sheriff's Detention Division supervises inmates held at the county detention facility. Current custody status, booking information, and release details should be confirmed with the Sheriff's Office or detention facility. Municipal: Municipal police departments and municipal proceedings are separate from county Sheriff's and state court functions. A consolidated official municipal-court directory was not verified.
Statewide sources for North Carolina records
Statewide North Carolina sources are separate from New Hanover County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.
Cities covered by local record systems
The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.
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Official New Hanover County and North Carolina record sources
For an official starting point, use Official North Carolina Judicial Branch county court services, court dates, calendars, forms, payments, and local contacts. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.
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