Greenville Criminal Court Records
Greenville criminal court records are kept at the Pitt County Clerk of Superior Court. The city does not run its own criminal court. All criminal cases from Greenville go through the Pitt County court system. The courthouse sits in downtown Greenville at 100 W. 3rd Street. You can search for records there in person or look up case data through the state eCourts portal. Both felony and misdemeanor charges filed in Greenville are part of Pitt County court records. This page covers how to find and access those records.
Greenville Quick Facts
Greenville Criminal Court Records Cases
North Carolina does not give cities the power to hold criminal trials. Greenville has no city criminal court. All criminal matters start and end at the county level. Pitt County runs both a District Court and a Superior Court in Greenville. District Court handles misdemeanors and infractions. Superior Court takes felony cases and appeals from District Court.
When Greenville police make an arrest, the case goes to a Pitt County magistrate first. The magistrate can set bail and accept guilty pleas for minor charges. From there, the case moves to District Court or Superior Court based on the charge. Felony cases in Greenville go before a 12-person jury in Superior Court. Misdemeanor trials in District Court do not use a jury unless the case is appealed.
| Court | Pitt County Clerk of Superior Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 W. 3rd Street Greenville, NC 27835 |
| Phone | (252) 695-7100 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | nccourts.gov/locations/pitt-county |
Pitt County also has a second courthouse in Farmville for some court sessions. Most Greenville criminal court records stay at the main courthouse on W. 3rd Street. You can reach the criminal division by calling (252) 695-7100 during business hours.
Search Greenville Criminal Court Records
You have two main ways to look up criminal court records from Greenville. The first is the NC eCourts portal. It is free. You can search by name, case number, or citation number. The portal shows case dates, charges, and status. It covers cases filed after October 9, 2023 in most counties. For older Pitt County cases, you may need to visit the clerk in person or send a request by mail.
Go to the NC eCourts Portal to start your search. You do not need to make an account. Just type in the name or case number. The site works on phones and computers. It is open all day, every day.
The second way is to visit the Pitt County courthouse in Greenville. Free self-service terminals are in the clerk's office. You can search by defendant name or case number on these machines. Staff can pull paper files if you need to see the full record. Copies cost $2.00 for the first page and $0.25 for each page after that.
Note: A certified criminal record check in Pitt County costs $25 per name searched.
Greenville Criminal Court Records Sources
The Greenville Police Department handles law enforcement inside city limits. They keep arrest reports and incident reports. These are not the same as court records. Police records show what happened at the time of arrest. Court records show what happened after the case was filed.
You can reach the Greenville Police records division at (252) 329-4310. Their office is at 714 W. 5th Street. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The non-emergency line is (252) 329-4300. For crimes in progress, call 911.
The NC Courts help page explains the difference between police records and court records. If you need the court file for a Greenville criminal case, go to the Pitt County clerk's office, not the police department.
Pitt County Criminal Record Search Tools
Several state tools help you find criminal court records tied to Greenville cases. The eCourts portal is the most common starting point. But other options exist for specific needs.
The NC Courts website offers a criminal background check guide that walks you through the process. You can run a free search at any courthouse terminal. For a certified check, you need to fill out Form AOC-CR-314 and pay $25 to the Pitt County clerk.
The NC State Bureau of Investigation is the state's central hub for criminal history data. The SBI keeps fingerprint records going back to 1937. A state check costs $14. A national FBI check costs $18. These are fingerprint-based and more thorough than name-based court searches.
To view the statewide eCourts portal, visit the NC Judicial Branch website and look under court services. You can also check criminal calendars for Pitt County to see upcoming court dates in Greenville.
The portal lets you pay fines and fees with a credit card for some case types. Visa, MasterCard, and Discover are accepted. Digital wallets are not.
Records Not Open to the Public
Not all criminal court records in Greenville are public. Some are sealed or restricted by law. Juvenile cases are closed under N.C.G.S. 7B-3000. Expunged records are removed from public view entirely. Grand jury proceedings are secret under G.S. 15A-623. Active law enforcement files are exempt under G.S. 132-1.4.
Sealed cases will not show up on the eCourts portal. They also will not appear on a certified criminal record check at the Pitt County courthouse. If a record has been expunged, it is as if it does not exist for public search purposes.
Note: Presentence reports and mental health proceedings from Greenville cases are also kept confidential under North Carolina law.
Greenville Criminal Offender Searches
If someone from Greenville was sent to state prison, you can look them up through the NC Department of Adult Correction offender search. This tool covers state inmates, probationers, and parolees. Data goes back to 1972. It does not include people held at the Pitt County jail.
The NC Sex Offender Registry is also a useful tool. It is run by the SBI. You can search by name or view a map of registered offenders near any Greenville address. The registry is public under G.S. 14-208.5.
Greenville Criminal Court Records Fees
Fees for Greenville criminal court records follow the state schedule. The Pitt County clerk collects all payments.
- Certified criminal record check: $25 per name
- Uncertified copy: $2.00 first page, $0.25 each added page
- Certified copy: $3.00 per document
- Exemplified copy: $10.00 per document
- Self-service terminal search: free
You can pay at the clerk window during business hours. The eCourts portal accepts credit cards for certain payments. Call (252) 695-7100 to confirm fees before visiting the Pitt County courthouse in Greenville.
Pitt County Criminal Court Records
Greenville is the county seat of Pitt County. All criminal court records for the city are filed through Pitt County courts. For a full overview of county resources, court contacts, and the Pitt County Sheriff's Office, visit the county page.