Most criminal and family cases from Greensboro are heard at the Guilford County Courthouse, 201 South Eugene Street, downtown. Arrests inside city limits are usually made by the Greensboro Police Department, headquartered at 100 Police Plaza. Our Charlotte and Raleigh attorneys both cover Guilford County. Call (704) 842-3411 or (919) 925-4613.
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Which courthouse hears a Greensboro case
| Most Greensboro cases | Guilford County Courthouse, 201 S Eugene St, Greensboro, NC 27401, (336) 412-7300 |
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| Some Guilford cases | Guilford County Courthouse – High Point, 505 E Green Dr, High Point, NC 27262, (336) 822-6700. Your paperwork shows which building. |
| Clerk hours | 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., closed 12:45 to 1:45 p.m.; 24-hour drop box near the accessible entrance on South Eugene Street |
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 Greensboro
| Greensboro Police Department | Headquarters, 100 Police Plaza (use 320 Federal Place in GPS), Greensboro, NC 27401. Police Records: (336) 373-2435. Reports are also available 24 hours a day from Watch Operations, (336) 373-2496. |
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| Evidence and towed cars | Property taken as evidence needs a court order or written authorization from the officer; the Evidence Division is at 300 S. Swing Rd. To retrieve a towed car, bring photo ID, the current registration or title, and a $20 administrative fee to Police Records for a claim ticket; the towing company’s own fees are paid separately. |
| Campus police | UNC Greensboro and North Carolina A&T State University have their own police departments; an arrest on campus is still a Guilford County criminal case. |
Agency details are from each agency’s official website as of October 2026. In an emergency, call 911.
What to know about a Greensboro charge
Greensboro is a college town as much as a county seat. Students at UNCG, NC A&T, Guilford College, and Greensboro College who are charged with alcohol, drug, or fake ID offenses can face a campus conduct process at the same time as the court case. What a student says in one can be used in the other, so get advice before meeting with either.
People are often surprised that the Greensboro Police Department, not the court, holds the incident report, towing records, and seized property. Your lawyer will usually request the report and any video early, because the details in them shape what defenses are available.
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 Greensboro.
For county court details, recovery courts, and family law, see our Guilford County page.
Family law
Our Raleigh family law team handles divorce, custody, and support cases for Greensboro families.
Your Greensboro legal team
Greensboro is served by attorneys from both our Charlotte and Raleigh offices.
Where to find us
Martine Law, Charlotte office
5960 Fairview Rd, Suite 438
Charlotte, NC 28210
(704) 842-3411Phones and chat are answered 24/7, with AI covering when no staff is free.
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.
Greensboro FAQs
Which courthouse handles a Greensboro arrest?
Most Greensboro cases go to the Guilford County Courthouse at 201 South Eugene Street. Guilford County also has a courthouse in High Point, and some cases are assigned there. Your citation, release order, or the eCourts Portal shows the building. The clerk closes from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. each weekday.
How do I get a Greensboro police report?
Bring a government-issued photo ID to the Police Records desk at Greensboro Police headquarters, 100 Police Plaza (320 Federal Place in GPS), or call (336) 373-2435. The city says reports are also available around the clock from Watch Operations at (336) 373-2496, and some reports are online through LexisNexis.
I am a UNCG or A&T student charged in Greensboro. What now?
Keep your paperwork, do not discuss the facts with police or campus officials yet, and call a lawyer. Many first offenses may qualify for deferred prosecution or a conditional discharge, which can end in a dismissal. Your lawyer can also help you prepare for any campus conduct meeting.
More local information
County page: Guilford County.
Nearby cities: High Point, Burlington, Winston-Salem.
See every county served by our Charlotte office and 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.