The Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office is responsible for the safety of the visiting public and employees that utilize the Mecklenburg County Courthouse. Deputies assigned to Courts Division are not only responsible for the actual building security, but also provide bailiff services in over thirty functioning courtrooms to ensure that order is maintained during all court proceedings.
All persons entering the courthouse are required to pass through a magnetometer (Metal Detector) and all packages, electronics, and bags are scanned by fluoroscope (X-Ray Machine) operated by qualified Sheriff’s Office personnel. Visual inspection of all hand carried items are also be conducted as part of the security screening process.
Searches are required to prevent contraband or weapons from entering the building. This includes anything that could be ‘reasonably’ used as a weapon, unauthorized recording devices (audio or visual) or anything that may be disruptive to court proceedings.
Court personnel also arrange for the transfer of residents from the Mecklenburg County Detention Center that have scheduled court appearances. Additionally, court deputies are responsible for placing defendants in custody immediately after a conviction to ensure they are secured and transferred to the detention facility.
PROCEDURES
Before a Magistrate in Mecklenburg County will issue a warrant for a worthless check, the following conditions must be met:
The more information you can provide about the defendant, the more likely a law enforcement officer will be able to locate and arrest the defendant.
NOTE: Checks are processed Monday thru Wednesday 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE MAGISTRATES OFFICE CONCERNING THE STATUS OF THE WARRANTS. YOU MAY EITHER COME IN PERSON OR CALL THE CLERK OF COURTS OFFICE TO SEE IF RESTITUTION HAS BEEN MADE.
www.legalaidnc.org – Legal Aid NC is statewide program providing free legal services in civil matters to low-income people. The information is in English and Spanish.
www.nccourts.org– This site provides information about and links to the five levels of the state judicial system, case status, court location, forms, FAQs, employee benefits, and news.
https://www.ncdps.gov/our-organization/juvenile-justice-and-delinquency-prevention – This program is designed to promote public safety and juvenile delinquency prevention, intervention, and treatment through the operation of a seamless, comprehensive juvenile justice system.
Court Dates: Search for upcoming criminal and infraction cases by county, court type and defendant name.