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In North Carolina, small claims cases can be dismissed after 90 days of inactivity. If no action or service occurs within 5 months, dismissal is possible. Verify with the court for accurate status. Trellis Law provides access to court records, which generally cannot be removed unless sealed by the court. To seal records, file a motion with the court, attend a hearing, and await the judges decision.Full Conversation
How long can a small claims court stay pending before it is dismissed in NC?
Hi Hannah, it seems you are asking about North Carolina, but you mentioned you are in South Carolina. Could you please confirm where your legal issue is based, so I can provide you with the correct information?
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Hi Hannah, in North Carolina, a small claims court case can remain pending for up to 90 days. If you need more specific information or assistance, please let me know!
What if I have not been notified or served in capacity about anything being filed and it has been 5 months?
Hi Hannah,
If you haven't been notified or served about a case within 5 months, it may be considered abandoned or subject to dismissal for lack of prosecution. It's advisable to check with the court or seek legal advice for confirmation.
Do you need help finding the contact information for the relevant court in North Carolina?
If you haven't been notified or served about a case within 5 months, it may be considered abandoned or subject to dismissal for lack of prosecution. It's advisable to check with the court or seek legal advice for confirmation.
Do you need help finding the contact information for the relevant court in North Carolina?
Should it still say pending after 5 months?
Hi Hannah,
If a small claims case in North Carolina has stayed pending for 5 months without any notification or service, it could be subject to dismissal. However, it's best to verify the status with the court directly. Do you need assistance with finding the contact information for the relevant court in North Carolina?
If a small claims case in North Carolina has stayed pending for 5 months without any notification or service, it could be subject to dismissal. However, it's best to verify the status with the court directly. Do you need assistance with finding the contact information for the relevant court in North Carolina?
Can I find it online?
Hi Hannah,
Yes, you can often find case status and information online through the court's website. To check the status of your small claims case in North Carolina, you can visit the North Carolina Judicial Branch website and use their online case search tool.
Would you like the link to the website?
Yes, you can often find case status and information online through the court's website. To check the status of your small claims case in North Carolina, you can visit the North Carolina Judicial Branch website and use their online case search tool.
Would you like the link to the website?
What if there are no case actions since */*/* and it is now */*/*
Hi Hannah,
It seems there might be some confusion with the dates provided. If you mean there have been no actions in your case for several months, it may be subject to dismissal for lack of prosecution. You should check directly with the court for the most accurate information.
Would you like help finding the contact details for the relevant court in North Carolina?
It seems there might be some confusion with the dates provided. If you mean there have been no actions in your case for several months, it may be subject to dismissal for lack of prosecution. You should check directly with the court for the most accurate information.
Would you like help finding the contact details for the relevant court in North Carolina?
What if there are no case actions since */*/* and it is now */*/*
Hi Hannah,
If there have been no actions in your case since */*/* and it is now */*/*, the case might be subject to dismissal for lack of prosecution. It's important to verify with the relevant court directly.
Would you like help finding the contact details for the relevant court in North Carolina?
If there have been no actions in your case since */*/* and it is now */*/*, the case might be subject to dismissal for lack of prosecution. It's important to verify with the relevant court directly.
Would you like help finding the contact details for the relevant court in North Carolina?
how long does a case normally stay pending with no case action before it is dismissed
Hi Hannah,
In South Carolina, a case can be dismissed for lack of prosecution if there is no activity for 12 months. It's best to verify with the court handling your case for the most accurate information.
Would you like help finding the contact details for the relevant court in South Carolina?
In South Carolina, a case can be dismissed for lack of prosecution if there is no activity for 12 months. It's best to verify with the court handling your case for the most accurate information.
Would you like help finding the contact details for the relevant court in South Carolina?
in NC
Hi Hannah,
In North Carolina, a small claims case can be dismissed for lack of prosecution if there is no activity for 90 days. To confirm the status of your case, you should check directly with the relevant court.
Would you like help finding the contact details for the relevant court?
In North Carolina, a small claims case can be dismissed for lack of prosecution if there is no activity for 90 days. To confirm the status of your case, you should check directly with the relevant court.
Would you like help finding the contact details for the relevant court?
How long can a case stay pending in NC?
Hi Hannah,
In North Carolina, a civil case can stay pending for a variable amount of time depending on the type of case and court. For small claims, it's typically up to 90 days of inactivity before it may be dismissed. For other types, it can vary. Checking with the relevant court is advised.
Would you like help finding the contact details for the relevant court?
In North Carolina, a civil case can stay pending for a variable amount of time depending on the type of case and court. For small claims, it's typically up to 90 days of inactivity before it may be dismissed. For other types, it can vary. Checking with the relevant court is advised.
Would you like help finding the contact details for the relevant court?
Should I worry if there has been no actions 4 months?
Hi Hannah,
If there have been no actions on your case for 4 months in North Carolina, it may be subject to dismissal for lack of prosecution. It's important to verify the status with the relevant court. Would you like help finding the contact details for the court handling your case?
If there have been no actions on your case for 4 months in North Carolina, it may be subject to dismissal for lack of prosecution. It's important to verify the status with the relevant court. Would you like help finding the contact details for the court handling your case?
If it has been 90 days and there is no extension request wouldn't they close the case
Hi Hannah,
In North Carolina, a small claims case may be dismissed if there is no action within 90 days and no extension request is made. It's best to check directly with the court handling your case to confirm its status.
Would you like assistance finding the contact details for the relevant court?
In North Carolina, a small claims case may be dismissed if there is no action within 90 days and no extension request is made. It's best to check directly with the court handling your case to confirm its status.
Would you like assistance finding the contact details for the relevant court?
What if I don't reach out to them?
Hi Hannah,
If you don't reach out to the court, your case may be dismissed for lack of prosecution if there has been no action within the required timeframe. It's important to contact the court to verify the status and avoid potential dismissal.
Would you like help finding the contact details for the relevant court?
If you don't reach out to the court, your case may be dismissed for lack of prosecution if there has been no action within the required timeframe. It's important to contact the court to verify the status and avoid potential dismissal.
Would you like help finding the contact details for the relevant court?
If it has been 5 months since something got filed with no activity as well as nothing being served and no extension request can they still serve me from the initial filing 5 months later
Hi Hannah,
In North Carolina, if nothing has been served within 5 months and no extension request was made, the case might be subject to dismissal for lack of prosecution. However, it's best to verify this directly with the court.
Would you like assistance finding the contact details for the relevant court?
In North Carolina, if nothing has been served within 5 months and no extension request was made, the case might be subject to dismissal for lack of prosecution. However, it's best to verify this directly with the court.
Would you like assistance finding the contact details for the relevant court?
what is trellis law?
Hi Hannah,
Trellis Law is an online platform that provides access to state trial court records and legal data analytics. It allows users to search for court cases, view dockets, access legal documents, and analyze judge rulings to assist with legal research and case preparation.
Would you like more information on how to use Trellis Law?
Trellis Law is an online platform that provides access to state trial court records and legal data analytics. It allows users to search for court cases, view dockets, access legal documents, and analyze judge rulings to assist with legal research and case preparation.
Would you like more information on how to use Trellis Law?
can I get my court records removed from there
Hi Hannah,
Court records are public records and generally cannot be removed from platforms like Trellis Law unless they were sealed by the court.
Would you like more information on how to request the sealing of your records from the court?
Court records are public records and generally cannot be removed from platforms like Trellis Law unless they were sealed by the court.
Would you like more information on how to request the sealing of your records from the court?
yes
Hi Hannah,
To request the sealing of your court records, you typically need to file a motion with the court that handled your case. Here are the general steps:
- File a motion to seal records with the court.
- Attend a hearing where you explain your reasons.
- The judge will decide whether to grant the motion.
Would you like assistance finding the contact details for the relevant court in North Carolina?
To request the sealing of your court records, you typically need to file a motion with the court that handled your case. Here are the general steps:
- File a motion to seal records with the court.
- Attend a hearing where you explain your reasons.
- The judge will decide whether to grant the motion.
Would you like assistance finding the contact details for the relevant court in North Carolina?
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