Jacksonville Criminal Court Records
Jacksonville criminal court records are housed at the Onslow County Clerk of Superior Court. The city is home to Camp Lejeune and is the largest city in Onslow County. Jacksonville does not run a criminal court of its own. All criminal cases from the city are processed through Onslow County courts in Judicial District 5. You can look up these records online or at the courthouse on Court Street. This page shows you how to search for and get copies of criminal court records from Jacksonville.
Jacksonville Quick Facts
Jacksonville Criminal Court Records Cases
Cities in North Carolina do not have criminal courts. Jacksonville is no different. All criminal charges filed in the city go through Onslow County courts. The county has two courthouse buildings in Jacksonville. The District Courthouse is at 602 Anne Street. The Superior Courthouse is at 625 Court Street.
Misdemeanors and infractions go to District Court. A judge hears these cases without a jury. Felony cases go to Superior Court. Defendants in felony cases have the right to a jury trial. The Onslow County magistrate handles initial appearances, sets bail, and accepts guilty pleas for minor offenses.
| Court | Onslow County Clerk of Superior Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 625 Court Street Jacksonville, NC 28540 |
| Phone | (910) 478-3600 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | nccourts.gov/locations/onslow-county |
Free parking is at the corner of Court Street and Tallman Street. There is also parking on Old Bridge Street across from the Summersill Building. The courthouse has wheelchair access, changing stations, and vending machines.
Search Jacksonville Criminal Court Records
The fastest way to find Jacksonville criminal court records is the NC eCourts Portal. It is free and works on any device. You can search by name, case number, or citation. The portal shows case status, charges, and court dates for Onslow County cases.
At the Onslow County courthouse, self-service terminals let you search for free. You can look up cases by defendant name or case number. Staff at the clerk window can pull paper files and make copies. The first page costs $2.00. Each page after that is $0.25.
For a certified check, fill out Form AOC-CR-314 and pay $25. You can submit it in person at the clerk window or send it by mail. Results include all criminal cases filed under that name in Onslow County. The NC Courts background check page explains the process step by step.
Note: The population near Camp Lejeune means Onslow County handles a high volume of cases, so allow extra time for in-person visits.
Jacksonville Police and Onslow County Sheriff
The Jacksonville Police Department handles city arrests. Their records office is at 200 Marine Boulevard. Call (910) 455-4010 for police reports. The non-emergency number is (910) 455-4000. Police records are not the same as court records. Police reports cover the arrest. Court records cover the case from filing through judgment.
The Onslow County Sheriff's Office serves the areas outside city limits and manages the county jail. Their main number is (910) 455-3113. The detention center line is (910) 455-4159. You can search for inmates online through their website.
For court records on a Jacksonville criminal case, always contact the Onslow County clerk, not the police department or sheriff.
Statewide Criminal Court Records Tools
Several state agencies maintain criminal records that may include Jacksonville cases. The NC State Bureau of Investigation is the central repository for criminal history in North Carolina. They keep records dating back to 1937. A state fingerprint check costs $14. A national FBI check costs $18.
The NC Department of Adult Correction has an offender search tool. It covers state inmates, people on probation, and parolees. The data goes back to 1972. It does not cover people held at the Onslow County jail.
You can also check the NC Sex Offender Registry to view registered offenders in the Jacksonville area. The registry is maintained by the SBI under G.S. 14-208.5.
Fees for Criminal Records in Jacksonville
Record fees at the Onslow County courthouse follow the standard state schedule.
- Certified criminal record check: $25 per name
- First page copy: $2.00
- Each added page: $0.25
- Certified copy of a document: $3.00
- Free search on public terminals
You can pay at the clerk window. The eCourts portal also lets you pay fines and fees online with Visa, MasterCard, or Discover for eligible cases. Call (910) 478-3600 to ask about current fees at the Onslow County clerk's office.
Note: Fees can change at any time, so confirm rates before you make a trip to the courthouse in Jacksonville.
Restricted Court Records in Jacksonville
Some criminal court records from Jacksonville are not available to the public. Juvenile cases are sealed. Expunged records are removed. Grand jury proceedings are secret under G.S. 15A-623. Active law enforcement files are exempt under G.S. 132-1.4. These records will not show up on the eCourts portal or on a certified check.
Jacksonville is near Camp Lejeune, the large Marine Corps base. Military cases that happen on base go through the military justice system, not the Onslow County courts. Those records are federal, not state. If a crime happens off base in Jacksonville, it goes through Onslow County like any other case. The Onslow County clerk does not hold military court records.
If you are looking for a Jacksonville criminal court record and cannot find it, the case may have been expunged, sealed, or handled through the military system. Contact the Onslow County clerk at (910) 478-3600 for help with your search.
Under N.C.G.S. Chapter 132, most court records in North Carolina are open to the public. This covers criminal case files, docket entries, plea records, and sentencing documents. You can view any public criminal court record from Jacksonville at the Onslow County courthouse during business hours. No special reason is needed to look at a public case file.
Onslow County Criminal Court Records
Jacksonville is the county seat of Onslow County. Criminal court records for the city are part of the Onslow County system. For full details on county court services, the sheriff's office, and related resources, see the Onslow County page.