Click here to search for a defendant’s court date. You may also call the DA’s Office at 704-686-0700. If you plan to come to court for a proceeding for which you were not subpoenaed, the office highly recommends first confirming that court date with the DA’s Office.

There are two resources you may wish to review. You can access the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's online inmate inquiry search to determine whether a defendant is still in custody at the Mecklenburg County Jail. You may also visit the North Carolina Department of Public Safety’s website to learn more about the Statewide Automated Victim Assistance and Notification (SAVAN) program. The SAVAN system is a service through which victims of crime can use the telephone or Internet to search for information regarding the custody status of an offender and to register to receive telephone and email notification when the offender’s custody status changes. The toll-free number for the N.C. SAVAN system is 1-877-627-2826. Note: These websites and services are not associated with the DA's Office, however, you may contact the DA’s Office at 704-686-0700 if you have questions or concerns about a defendant’s release from jail.

A restraining order is issued in civil court, and an Assistant District Attorney does not represent you or appear in civil court. The Assistant District Attorney prosecutes criminal actions in criminal court (such as criminal violations of a restraining order). If you have a restraining order, and the defendant violates the terms of the restraining order, you should contact the police. Domestic violence victims may contact Safe Alliance’s Victim Assistance program for assistance at 704-336-4126.

The DA’s Office refers victims to local organizations that can provide therapy or help victims locate available resources. For questions regarding therapy for children, contact Pat’s Place Child Advocacy Center at 704-335-2760. Sexual assault and domestic violence victims may contact Safe Alliance at 704-332-9034 for information about support groups and other services. Safe Alliance’s Victim Assistance program also provides safety planning, crisis counseling, assistance with protective orders and more. For information about this program, call 704-336-4126. Mecklenburg County Domestic Violence, Substance Use & Violence Prevention Services also assists adults and children. Call 704-336-3210 for more information. Sexual assault victims may wish to contact the N.C. Coalition Against Sexual Assault at 919-871-1015. The N.C. Victim Assistance Network works with victims of crime from across the state to link them with assistance in their communities. Call 919-831-2857 or 1-800-348-5068 (toll free) for more information.

First, call the police. Then, contact the Assistant District Attorney assigned to your case.

A victim cannot drop or dismiss charges, and the DA's Office does not dismiss charges at the request of a victim or witness. The office will make all decisions regarding whether to proceed with the prosecution of the defendant. You may contact the DA’s Office or come to court as subpoenaed to discuss the matter with the prosecutor.

If you are subpoenaed, you must come to court as directed. The judge has the authority to issue an order for your arrest and an order for you to show cause as to why you did not appear as directed by the court through the subpoena.