Rowan County court records, North Carolina, are available through several channels. RowanCourt.us allows you to search for public information about court cases in the county. Additionally, records can be found through the official online portals of the state court system, directly at the Clerk of Superior Court's office, or at public terminals in the courthouse in Salisbury.
Rowan Court System & Jurisdictions
Rowan County is part of the 19th Judicial District (19C Judicial District) of North Carolina. Court cases here are handled by two main courts — Superior Court and District Court, both located in the courthouse in Salisbury.
Superior Court handles:
- Criminal cases for felonies
- Civil claims over $25,000
- Appeals from District Court
District Court covers a much broader range of cases:
- Misdemeanors and traffic violations
- Civil claims up to $25,000, including small claims (up to $10,000)
- Family law — divorce, alimony, child custody, protective orders
- Juvenile cases
- Preliminary hearings in criminal cases
The Magistrate performs limited functions: issuing arrest and search warrants, setting bail amounts, accepting small claims, and hearing eviction cases.
Estate cases (estates, probate) are handled by the Clerk of Superior Court as the probate judge — this is a separate role established by state law.
Rowan Court Calendar & Upcoming Hearings
The fastest way to check the date and time of a court hearing is to use the court date search on the NC Judicial Branch portal. The search is available by party name, case number, date, or citation number.
To find the schedule:
- Go to the Court Dates page and select Rowan County.
- Enter the name or case number.
- The system will show the date, time, courtroom, and type of hearing.
After the full implementation of the eCourts system in all 100 counties of the state (completed in October 2025), calendars are updated in real-time. If you need information about hearings today or this week and the online search yields no results — call the clerk's office.
Rowan County Clerk of Superior Court
How to Get a Copy of a Rowan Court Document
Copies of court documents are issued by the Clerk of Superior Court's office. There are two types of copies — uncertified and certified, and the difference is significant: a certified copy has the clerk's seal and confirms the document's authenticity for official use.
Three ways to obtain a copy:
- In person — visit the clerk's office at 210 N Main St, Salisbury. Public terminals allow you to view the case, and the clerk will print and certify the required pages.
- By mail — send a written request specifying the case number, party names, document type, and return address. Include a check or money order for the appropriate amount.
- Online — through the Obtaining Court Records Judicial Branch portal, you can learn about the procedure and submit a request. The eCourts system also provides access to electronic copies of some documents.
To make a request, you will need: the full name of the party, case number (if known), document type, and approximate filing date.
Some records have restricted access — juvenile cases, sealed cases, adoption records, and cases where the court has issued a confidentiality order. The clerk will inform you if the requested document is not available for public viewing.
Rowan Court Records Fees & Payment
Fees for court records are set by the North Carolina General Statutes (N.C. General Statutes, Chapter 7A). Below are the main rates applied by the clerk's office.
| Service | Cost |
|---|---|
| Certified copy | $3.00 for the first two pages + $0.25 for each additional page |
| Uncertified copy | $0.25 per page |
| Document certification/attestation | $3.00 |
| Record search fee | Usually free when requested in person; mail requests may incur a fee |
Payment is accepted in cash, money order, or check payable to Rowan County Clerk of Superior Court. Confirm acceptable payment methods directly with the office — some offices also accept credit and debit cards.
Records stored in the Register of Deeds (deeds, mortgages, land records) have a separate fee schedule and are not within the clerk of court's jurisdiction. For public records requests of the county, the North Carolina Public Records Law applies, and the corresponding fees depend on the scope of the request.