The North Carolina Judicial Branch and the Library of North Carolina announced on Apr. 6 a partnership to help residents access court services online from local libraries and education campuses.
The initiative aims to make it easier for people across all 100 counties in North Carolina to search case records, find court dates, make payments, and file documents using new online tools. By distributing the “Justice for All | Access for You” campaign materials at libraries and resource centers, the organizations hope to reach those who may not have reliable internet access at home or rely on public computers.
Libraries serve as important community hubs where residents can use technology and receive assistance navigating government services. The campaign materials include an all-in-one URL with a QR code that connects users directly to electronic court resources. According to the announcement, these resources now provide a single access point for conducting court business online statewide.
North Carolina completed its transition to fully electronic trial courts in Fall 2025, replacing paper records with digital ones that can be filed or searched remotely. The state’s online search tool now supports more than six million monthly queries.
NCAOC Director Ryan Boyce said in a memo that “Public libraries connect people with the information and resources they need, and we appreciate the partnership of the Library of North Carolina to inform the public how to access justice online.” Library of NC Director Michelle Underhill said, “Making sure North Carolina residents know where to go online to find and file judicial forms, search court records, and more is crucial. We are honored to partner and share the resources available through the ‘Justice for All | Access for You’ program with libraries.”
Campaign materials are also displayed in courthouses statewide as posters, handouts, digital graphics for public spaces, and cards featuring key information about accessing judicial services.
