Fayetteville cases are heard at the Judge E. Maurice Braswell Cumberland County Courthouse, 117 Dick Street, downtown. Most arrests inside city limits are made by the Fayetteville Police Department, whose administrative building is at 467 Hay Street. Our Raleigh office serves Fayetteville clients. Call (919) 925-4613.
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Which courthouse hears a Fayetteville case
| All Fayetteville cases | Judge E. Maurice Braswell Cumberland County Courthouse, 117 Dick St, Fayetteville, NC 28301, (910) 475-3000. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., weekdays |
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| Offenses on Fort Bragg | May go to federal court or military justice instead of county court. See the Cumberland County page. |
The county is set by where the offense happened. Check your court date and courtroom on the eCourts Portal. Court details are from the North Carolina Judicial Branch, current as of October 2026.
Police agencies in Fayetteville
| Fayetteville Police Department | Police Administrative Building, 467 Hay St, Fayetteville, NC 28301. The city lists the lobby as open 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Internal Affairs: (910) 433-1820. |
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| Districts | Campbellton District (east, operates from 467 Hay St); Central District substation, 3811 Sycamore Dairy Rd; Cross Creek District substation, 6147 Raeford Rd. |
| Other agencies | Outside city limits, the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office or the State Highway Patrol usually makes the arrest. Hope Mills and Spring Lake have their own police departments. |
Agency details are from each agency’s official website as of October 2026. In an emergency, call 911.
What to know about a Fayetteville charge
Fayetteville police are organized into three districts, and the watch commander for each can be reached through the department. If you need to report a concern about how an officer acted, the city directs complaints to Internal Affairs at 467 Hay Street or (910) 433-1820. A complaint is separate from your criminal case; talk to your lawyer before filing one.
Many Fayetteville clients are soldiers, veterans, or military family members. An arrest in the city is a Cumberland County case, but it can also reach a commander, a clearance, or benefits. Cumberland also runs a veterans treatment court. Our Cumberland County page covers those programs in more detail.
DWI checking stations
North Carolina law (G.S. 20-16.3A) lets officers run DWI checking stations, but only under a written policy and a pattern for which vehicles are stopped that is set in advance. A checkpoint that does not follow those rules can be challenged in court.
Police video
Body camera and dash camera video is not a public record in North Carolina. Under G.S. 132-1.4A, a person shown in a recording may ask the agency to let them view it, and getting a copy released requires a court order. A defense lawyer can ask the court to order release when the video matters to the case.
Areas we serve
We represent people from across Fayetteville.
For county court details, recovery courts, and family law, see our Cumberland County page.
Family law
Our Raleigh family law team handles divorce, custody, and support cases for Fayetteville families.
Your Fayetteville legal team
Fayetteville clients work with our Raleigh office team.
Where to find us
Martine Law, Raleigh office
8024 Glenwood Ave, Suite 317
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 925-4613Phones and chat are answered 24/7, with AI covering when no staff is free.
Fayetteville FAQs
Where is court for a Fayetteville arrest?
Fayetteville criminal, traffic, and family cases go to the Judge E. Maurice Braswell Cumberland County Courthouse at 117 Dick Street. The courthouse is open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays, and all visitors enter at street level. Check the eCourts Portal for your courtroom and time.
Which Fayetteville police district covers my area?
The city has three police districts: Campbellton in the east, run from 467 Hay Street; Central, with a substation at 3811 Sycamore Dairy Road; and Cross Creek in the west, with a substation at 6147 Raeford Road. The city website has a district lookup map.
I am a soldier charged in Fayetteville. Will my unit find out?
It is possible. An off-post arrest in Fayetteville is a Cumberland County case, and a civilian charge can have military consequences as well as court ones. Talk to a civilian defense lawyer before you plead to anything, and contact your base legal office for military-side advice.
More local information
County page: Cumberland County.
See every county served by our Raleigh office.
This page provides general information about North Carolina law and local courts. It is not legal advice, and reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship. Court locations, hours, and procedures change; confirm details with the court or with us. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.