The North Carolina Judicial Branch processed its 10 millionth electronic filing this week, according to an April 23 announcement.
This milestone highlights the growing use of digital services in the state’s court system. The expansion of online services has made it easier for people across North Carolina to access legal resources and complete court-related tasks without needing to travel or appear in person during business hours.
Digital applications and remote videoconferencing are now central to how many legal actions are managed. One such tool is Guide & File, a free resource that helps users draft and file common legal actions step by step. In addition, public users conduct nearly seven million monthly searches for court records and information using Portal.
The Judicial Branch is working with the Library of North Carolina on the Justice for All | Access for You campaign. This effort aims to increase public awareness about online court services by reaching out to community centers and education campuses across the state.
Chief Justice Paul Newby said, “Ten million eFilings is more than a metric – it is an important milestone that signals that online services have a positive impact on the lives of North Carolinians today and into the future. Our state’s growing population benefits when courts are designed to serve the needs of the people. E-filing allows us to better meet our constitutional mandate that the courts shall be open.”
Law enforcement agencies also use these new technologies statewide. More than 47,000 active law enforcement officers have around-the-clock access to eWarrants and Enforcement Mobile applications provided by the Judicial Branch, allowing them to issue citations, serve orders for arrest, and execute warrants at any time.
For more information about filing electronically or learning about online court services through Justice for All | Access for You campaign, visit NCCourts.gov.
