Courthouse Operations

Wake County Courthouse

The Courthouse Operations Division personnel are entrusted to perform certain responsibilities to ensure that the courts and other key County government entities remain open and functional for duties.  The Deputies assigned to Courthouse Operations Division play a vital role and responsibility for all persons’ entering the Wake County Justice Center and the Wake County Courthouse.  Every person must pass through a metal detector and all packages, bags, electronics must be screened to ensure that there are no weapons or items deemed illegal enter the building.  Several Deputies assigned to these courthouse spots are tasked with assisting and overseeing the safety and security of this screening process from elevated Security Stations located throughout these buildings. (Please see below for a list of items that are restricted from entry.)

The largest portion of the Wake County Courthouse Deputies are tasked with providing safety and security for the 44 district and superior courtrooms handling all of Wake Counties civil and criminal court cases.  These Deputies facilitate the formal and opening and closings of all Court sessions, maintaining that all protocols are observed and that the court is prepared for proceedings.  These same Deputies are also responsible for the management, care and control of inmates while appearing before the Judges in court.  Our Wake County Deputies also oversee the safety and security of all Wake County Commissioners meetings that are open to the public.  Wake County Courthouse Deputies ensure the safety and security of all individuals within the courthouses, including all members of the public, the Judges, Board of Commissioners, County and State elected officials. 

The deputies assigned to the Courthouse Division are also prepared to handle other emergencies such as building lockdowns, evacuations, medical incidents and respond to any other events that occur in or outside the Wake County Justice Center, Wake County Courthouse, Wake County Public Safety Center, and any other areas that are considered Wake County property that surrounds these buildings.   

Front entrance of Wake County Justice Center at twilight

Restricted Entry Items

Concealed Weapons Statues – N. C. General Statue 14.269.  It shall be unlawful for any person willfully and intentionally to carry concealed about his/her persons any bowie knife, dirk, dagger, slung shot, loaded cane, metallic knuckles, razor, shuriken, stun gun, or other deadly weapon of life kind, except when person is on the person’s own premises.  Additionally, this includes any pistol and/or gun.  Also, if you possess a Concealed Handgun Permit (CHP) you are strictly prohibited from bringing a weapon(s) upon the premises or property of the Wake County Justice Center, Wake County Courthouse, Wake County Public Safety Center and the Wake County Office Building.  Illegal or suspicious items discovered through the screening process will be referred to the Wake County Sheriff Deputy for disposition.      

Hours of Operation

Monday–Friday
8:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m.
Closed on County Observed Holidays

Quick Links

DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE

CONTACT: LORRIN FREEMAN

919-792-5000

Hours of Operation: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE

919-792-5400

Hours of Operation: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

CRIMINAL SUPERIOR COURT

919-792-4400

Hours of Operation: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT

BLAIR WILLIAMS

919-792-4050

Hours of Operation: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

CRIMINAL PUBLIC INFORMATION

919-792–4300

Hours of Operation: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

 

REGISTER OF DEEDS

919-856-5460

Hours of Operation: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

ESTATES

919-792-4450

Hours of Operation: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS

919-792-4600

Hours of Operation: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

SMALL CLAIMS COURT

919-792-4175

Hours of Operation: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

CHILD SUPPORT/DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

919-792-4100

Domestic Violence Line - 919-792-4444

CIVIL JUDGMENTS

SUPERVISOR – Sonya Holland

919-792-4200

Hours of Operation: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

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