North Carolina has a statewide database allowing users to search for individuals with an NC state warrant. This database known as NCAWARE is part of the court information system put in place by the North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts. Anyone wishing to conduct an NC warrant search should use this database.
This guide will provide instructions for conducting a warrant search, what you should do after the search, and who to contact regarding a warrant search.
How to Do an NC Warrant Search
- Use the following link https://www3.nccourts.org/extranet/SignOn.jspto begin the warrant search.
- For first-time users, you will need to follow the instructions on the setup instructions hyperlink located on the portal.
- If you have difficulties accessing the NCAWARE portal, and you know the issuing county of the warrant or where the citation was issued, you can do a county warrant search through the courts.
- You can also contact law enforcement to find out if there is an active outstanding warrant for your arrest.
If you use the following link https://www.nccourts.gov/ you can search for court records and these court records will state if the defendant in the case has a warrant. Most cases will be found under the District Court link found on this website.
What to Do After an NC Warrant Search
After conducting a warrant search, you need to know what to do next. If your warrant is for failure to appear and you are out on bond, your bond would have been forfeited and the warrant for your arrest is issued. Not only do you have law enforcement on your tail, but a bondsman could also be looking for you as well.
You may need to consult an attorney to help you resolve the warrant. Depending on the severity of the original offense, an attorney could possibly get you a new court date and you can avoid being taken in custody.
Verify the warrant information with the court that issued the warrant. You can also contact the law enforcement agency in that area to assist you with clearing your warrant. You will need to surrender yourself to the jail and post a bond if applicable.
If you have a no-bond warrant, this means you will be taken in custody and will have to remain there until a court appearance is scheduled.
Who to Contact About an NC Warrant Search
Online Directory for NC Court Locations: https://www.nccourts.gov/locations
North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts
901 Corporate Center Drive
Raleigh, NC 27607
Phone: 919-890-1000
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm excluding legal holidays.
North Carolina Department of Public Safety
512 North Salisbury St
Raleigh NC 27699
Phone: 919-733-2126
The North Carolina Department of Public Safety and the North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts have links on their websites to contact them via email. You will also find help topics on both of these sites to help you answer questions about using their site and clarify warrant details.