If you missed a court date at New Hanover County Courthouse in Wilmington, an Order for Arrest is likely active statewide. Attorney Daniel T. Barker files your motion to reset electronically — no travel to Wilmington required. Flat fee. Warrant recall included when needed.
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New Hanover County District Court is located at New Hanover County Courthouse, 316 Princess Street, Wilmington, NC 28401. Like all NC district courts, a missed appearance results in an automatic Order for Arrest that is active statewide from the moment it is issued.
Electronic filing through eCourts means we can file your motion in New Hanover County without traveling to Wilmington. For most traffic and misdemeanor matters, you do not need to appear in person either.
The Motion and Order to Strike Called and Failed, Recall Order for Arrest, and Reset Case on a Trial Calendar is the AOC-approved form for every NC district court. If the court grants the motion, one order handles the Called and Failed notation, the active warrant, and the case reset — all at once.
For most traffic and misdemeanor matters, no. Mr. Barker files the motion electronically through eCourts on your behalf. You will be advised if your specific case requires a personal appearance in Wilmington.
Same day or next business day for most matters. An active bench warrant in New Hanover County is active statewide — the sooner it is resolved, the less ongoing legal exposure you carry.
No. New Hanover County District Court follows the same AOC-approved FTA process as every other NC district court. The motion form and electronic filing procedure are identical.
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