A comprehensive guide to the new North Carolina eCourts system, featuring essential information for bail bondsmen. Learn how to file court documents (forfeitures) online with the clerk’s office, access the online portal for court information, search court dates, pay fines and fees, and explore other important resources.
eFiling Help! North Carolina eCourts
eCourt and eFile Presentation and Demonstration
In this video, we provide an in-depth guide to help bail agents navigate North Carolina’s eCourts and eFile system. The demonstration covers key features and processes, including how to submit filings, access case information, and manage tasks efficiently through the platform. For additional support, we’ve linked a companion handout with step-by-step instructions and helpful screenshots to guide you through the system as you follow along with the presentation.
How to eFile a bond motion (Forfeiture) on eCourts.
North Carolina is in the process of adopting a new electronic court filing system named eCourts. This system mandates that all court documents be submitted electronically. Bondsmen are now required to file their motions through the new online platform called “eCourts File & Serve” within the eCourts Portal once specific counties transitions to this platform.
Created February 2024
Helpful Documents
North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts Help/Information​
North Carolina courts are transitioning from paper to digital. Learn about eCourts and access FAQs, trainings, and resources.
Portal allows the general public and registered users to access court information online, including searching for court dates and records, and making payments for fines and fees.
eFiling (File & Serve) offers secure online access for attorneys and self-represented litigants to submit court documents online to the clerk’s office in eCourts counties, pay filing fees, and receive filing status updates via email. Attorneys are required to use eFiling in eCourts counties, and users must register for an account to access File & Serve.
Service Information
How to Serve School Board or District Attorneys by County.
The new North Carolina eCourts system is replacing the traditional paper-based system and is currently live in half of the state. Under this new system, bond forfeiture motions must be filed electronically. Additionally, notices to the District Attorney and the School Board Attorney will transition to electronic notifications through the system. However, this process varies by county at this time.
Below, the NCBAA has compiled a working list that is regularly updated to provide bondsmen with information on filing requirements for each county. Filing methods may differ depending on the county, as the District Attorney and School Board Attorney may have specific preferences.
Please review the information below for details on current procedures. If you have information to contribute regarding certain counties, kindly submit it using the form at the bottom of the page.
Use the form below to submit eFiling/Service information to NCBAA
Use the form below to submit helpful information on how to serve in individual counties. Please provide your information along with the information that you would like to provide. For example. If you see there is no information on certain county, please complete the form below for the information you would like to share on how to serve the District Attorney or the School board attorney in that county. Please, only provide valid information on one county at a time.
If you have additional information, it can be emailed to info@ncbaa.com
