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Gates County Superior Court
202 Court Street, PO Box 31
Gatesville, NC 27938
Gatesville, NC 27938
Phone: 252-357-1365
Fax: 252-357-1047
Fax: 252-357-1047
Online Court Resources
Resources for the Gates County Superior Court as well as online resources applicable to courts generally in Gates County, North Carolina, and resources applicable to all courts in North Carolina.
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Criminal Arraignment Information
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Criminal Background Checks
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Court Dates and Calendars
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Attorney General Legal Opinions
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Wills and Estates Information
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Court Process Information
The North Carolina Conference of District Attorneys provides legal information for the public, including an overview of court procedures, answers to frequently asked questions about the legal system, a glossary of terms, information about victims' rights and compensation, and links to local District Attorneys by location and name.
Criminal Procedure
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Domestic Violence and Protection Orders
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Domestic Violence, Abuse, and Sexual Assault Victim Resources
The North Carolina Council for Women offers information, advocacy, and resources for victims of domestic violence, abuse, and sexual assault. Links to local programs are included.
Guardianship Information
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Local Court Rules
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Mediators
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Court Information
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Court Procedure Information
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Court Rules
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Dispute Resolution
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North Carolina General Statutes
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Attorney Complaint Information
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Attorney Discipline Information
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Complaints About Judges
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Consumer Protection
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Find a North Carolina Public Defender
The North Carolina Office of Indigent Defense Services offers links to Defender offices and departments.
Find Free Legal Assistance
View information about Legal Aid of North Carolina, which provides free civil legal services to low-income clients. Apply by phone or online, find a local office, and view information about free legal clinics.
Find Legal Assistance
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How to Find a Lawyer
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Information About Lawyers
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North Carolina Advocates for Justice
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North Carolina Lawyer Referral
The North Carolina Bar Association offers lawyer referrals by telephone or online search form. The referral is free; an initial consultation with a lawyer is available for a nominal fee.
Victim Assistance
The North Carolina Department of Justice offers information about programs to assist victims of elder abuse, identity theft, consumer scams, domestic violence, and other crimes. Tips for avoidance, procedures for reporting, information about compensation for crime victims, and a link to Crime Victims Compensation Services are included.
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