Rocky Mount sits in two counties. An offense on the Nash County side goes to the Nash County Courthouse in Nashville; an offense on the Edgecombe County side is heard in Tarboro or at the Rocky Mount Judicial Center on Cokey Road. Most city arrests are made by the Rocky Mount Police Department. Our Raleigh office serves Rocky Mount clients. Call (919) 925-4613. Phones and chat answered 24/7.
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Which courthouse hears a Rocky Mount case
| Nash County side | Nash County Courthouse, 234 W Washington St, Nashville, NC 27856, (252) 220-3000 |
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| Edgecombe County side | Rocky Mount Judicial Center, 305 Cokey Rd, Rocky Mount, NC 27802, (252) 212-3102; or Edgecombe County Courthouse, 301 St. Andrews St, Tarboro, NC 27886, (252) 824-3200 |
| Prosecutor | District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 8 (Edgecombe, Nash, and Wilson), office at the Rocky Mount Judicial Center |
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 Rocky Mount
| Rocky Mount Police Department | 330 S Church St, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. Main phone (252) 972-1411. |
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| Other agencies | Nash County Sheriff, Edgecombe County Sheriff, and the State Highway Patrol. |
Agency details are from each agency’s official website as of October 2026. In an emergency, call 911.
What to know about a Rocky Mount charge
The Nash and Edgecombe county line runs through Rocky Mount. Two arrests by the same Rocky Mount officer can land in different courthouses depending on which side of the line the offense happened. Your citation names the county; if it says Edgecombe, check whether you are set in Tarboro or at the Judicial Center on Cokey Road.
Both counties are prosecuted by the same District 8 District Attorney, whose office is at the Rocky Mount Judicial Center. If you have open cases on both sides of town, your lawyer can often work with one office to resolve them together.
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 Rocky Mount.
For county court details, recovery courts, and family law, see our Nash County and Edgecombe County pages.
Family law
Our Raleigh family law team handles divorce, custody, and support cases for Rocky Mount families.
Your Rocky Mount legal team
Rocky Mount 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
Rocky Mount FAQs
Is my Rocky Mount case in Nash or Edgecombe County?
It depends on where the offense happened. Rocky Mount lies in both counties. Nash side cases go to the Nash County Courthouse in Nashville; Edgecombe side cases are heard in Tarboro or at the Rocky Mount Judicial Center. Your citation or the eCourts Portal shows the county and building.
How do I contact the Rocky Mount Police Department?
The Rocky Mount Police Department is at 330 South Church Street, and its main phone number is (252) 972-1411. For a report, have the date, location, and any case number from your paperwork ready. In an emergency, call 911.
Can one lawyer handle cases in both counties?
Yes. Nash and Edgecombe are both in Prosecutorial District 8, so the same District Attorney’s office handles both. A lawyer can track both calendars and, where it makes sense, try to resolve the cases together. Tell your lawyer about every open case at the start.
More local information
County page: Nash County and Edgecombe 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.