Harnett County cases are heard at the Harnett County Courthouse, 301 West Cornelius Harnett Boulevard in Lillington, and at the Dunn Court Annex, 401 East Broad Street in Dunn. They are prosecuted by the District Attorney for Prosecutorial District 12, which covers Harnett and Lee Counties. Our Raleigh office serves Harnett clients. Call (919) 925-4613. Phones and chat answered 24/7.
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Harnett County court quick facts
| Main courthouse | Harnett County Courthouse, 301 W. Cornelius Harnett Blvd, Suite 100, Lillington, NC 27546. Main number (910) 814-4400. |
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| Dunn Court Annex | 401 East Broad Street, Dunn, NC 28334. Main number (910) 892-1122. |
| Hours | 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The clerk’s office closes for lunch from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. |
| Prosecutor | District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 12 (Harnett and Lee Counties) |
| Court districts | Prosecutorial, Superior Court, and District Court District 12 |
| Recovery courts | Veterans treatment court (per the NC Judicial Branch) |
| Our serving office | Raleigh office, 8024 Glenwood Ave, Suite 317 |
Check your exact court date and courtroom on the eCourts Portal. Courthouse details are from the North Carolina Judicial Branch and were current as of October 2026.
Going to court in Harnett County
Harnett’s Administrative Traffic Court meets at the main courthouse on West Cornelius Harnett Boulevard in Lillington and handles infractions and minor traffic offenses. Drop in any time from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on your date, or let a lawyer go in your place. No officer attends and no trials are held there, so a driver who wants to fight the ticket needs a trial date set. If your citation names the Dunn Court Annex instead, follow the citation.
Note the clerk’s lunch closure from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. if you need to file or pay something. Harnett also runs a veterans treatment court, which matters in a county with many service members and veterans near Fort Bragg.
What happens after an arrest in Harnett County
- Arrest and release. After an arrest by Dunn, Erwin, Angier, or Lillington Police, the Harnett County Sheriff, or the State Highway Patrol, a magistrate sets release conditions. Call us that day if the charge is DWI, because license deadlines start right away.
- First court date. Misdemeanor, DWI, and felony first appearances are set in Harnett County District Court. Check the eCourts Portal for the courtroom.
- Negotiation with District 12. We review the reports, video, and lab work and negotiate with the District 12 prosecutors assigned to your case.
- Trial or Superior Court. Misdemeanors are tried before a District Court judge, with a right to appeal for a jury trial. Felonies move to Superior Court in Lillington after indictment.
If you or a family member was just arrested, call (919) 925-4613 now. Have the person’s full name, date of birth, and the charge from the paperwork ready.
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Family law in Harnett County
Harnett County family cases, including divorce, custody, child support, alimony, and equitable distribution, are filed in District Court. Contested custody cases generally go to the state custody mediation program before a judge decides them. Military families should raise deployment, relocation, and military retirement issues early, since they affect custody schedules and property division. Equitable distribution claims must be filed before an absolute divorce is granted or they can be lost.
Your Harnett County legal team
Harnett County clients work with our Raleigh office team.
Where to find us
Martine Law, Raleigh office
8024 Glenwood Ave, Suite 317
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 925-4613, phones and chat answered 24/7
Harnett County FAQs
How does Administrative Traffic Court work in Harnett County?
It is a drop-in session at the Lillington courthouse, open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on your scheduled date, and you or your lawyer can handle the ticket at any point in that window. Trials are not held there and the officer does not attend, so to contest the charge you ask for a trial date. Check whether your paperwork names Lillington or the Dunn Court Annex.
Is my Harnett County case in Lillington or Dunn?
Harnett County hears cases at the main courthouse in Lillington and at the Dunn Court Annex, 401 East Broad Street. Your citation, summons, or the eCourts Portal shows which location and courtroom. If your paperwork is unclear, call us before the court date so you do not end up in the wrong town.
Does Harnett County have a veterans treatment court?
Yes. The North Carolina Judicial Branch lists Harnett County among the counties with a veterans treatment court. It pairs treatment with close court supervision for veterans whose charges are tied to substance use or mental health. Eligibility is screened, so tell your lawyer about your military service at the first meeting.
Who prosecutes criminal cases in Harnett County?
The District Attorney for Prosecutorial District 12 prosecutes criminal cases in Harnett County. District 12 covers Harnett and Lee Counties. Your lawyer negotiates with the assistant district attorney assigned to your courtroom about dismissal, reduced charges, deferred prosecution, or a plea, and prepares the case for trial when needed.
Nearby counties
We also serve these nearby counties: Wake County, Johnston County, Cumberland County, Lee County.
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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.