Sampson County courts

Filing fees, clerk information, and official court links.

Reviewed Jul 26, 2026 · Official sources
Civil filing fee
$16 to $200
New civil suit · Superior Court
E-filing
Available
Through Tyler Enterprise Justice / File and Serve
Same-day deadline: 5:00 PM
Case records
Search online
Free public case search
Filing typeFee
Civil lawsuit$16 to $200

Fees depend on case type and amount; confirm with the court before filing. At $200, the civil filing fee in Sampson County is about the same as nearby counties (median $200 across 6 nearby counties).

Clerk & court records

Courthouses in Sampson County

CivilCriminalFamilyJuvenileTrafficSmall ClaimsEviction

Sampson County District Court

Address
101 E. Main St, Clinton, 28328

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to file a civil case in Sampson County?

    The civil filing fee in Sampson County, North Carolina is $200.00 (Superior Court, new general civil action/civil complaint; comprises $180.00 General Court of Justice fee + $16.00 facilities fee + $4.00 telecommunications fee), eff. 2025-01-01.

  • Can I e-file court documents in Sampson County?

    Yes. E-filing is available through Tyler Enterprise Justice.

  • Is there a free online case search for Sampson County?

    Yes. You can look up cases online at portal-nc.tylertech.cloud.

  • Where do I file court documents in Sampson County?

    Filings go to the Sampson County Clerk of Superior Court, located at 101 E. Main St, Clinton, NC 28328. You can reach the clerk at 910-596-6600.

Sampson County Superior Court, NC: (910) 596-6600, Hours & $200 Filing Fee | 1Court