Search Alamance County Criminal Court Records

Alamance County criminal court records are held at the Clerk of Superior Court in Graham, North Carolina. The county sits in Judicial District 17 and handles a wide range of criminal cases each year. You can look up court records online or visit the courthouse in person. The clerk office keeps files for felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions filed in Alamance County. Both the Judge J.B. Allen Jr. Criminal Courthouse and the Historical Courthouse serve the public. Staff can help you find case details, court dates, and documents tied to criminal filings in Alamance County.

Alamance Criminal Court Records Clerk

The Clerk of Superior Court in Alamance County maintains all criminal court records for the county. This office stores case files, processes new filings, and provides copies of court documents. The clerk staff can help you search for criminal cases by name or case number. Public access terminals are set up inside the courthouse so anyone can look up records at no cost.

Alamance County has two courthouse buildings in downtown Graham. The Historical Courthouse sits at 212 W. Elm Street. The Judge J.B. Allen Jr. Criminal Courthouse handles most criminal matters for the county. Both buildings are open to the public on weekdays. You can reach the clerk by phone at (336) 570-5200 to ask about a case or confirm what you need to bring. The Alamance County contact directory lists direct numbers for each division of the clerk office.

The Alamance County NC Courts page at nccourts.gov provides links to criminal calendars, local court rules, and payment options for fines and fees. You can also view court dates through the eCourts Portal.

How to Find Criminal Records in Alamance County

There are a few ways to search for criminal court records in Alamance County. The fastest method is the North Carolina eCourts Portal. This free online tool lets you search by party name, case number, or citation number. It covers all courts in Alamance County and the rest of the state. Go to the eCourts Portal to start your search. You do not need to sign up, but creating an account lets you save cases to review later.

You can also visit the clerk office in Graham. Walk in and use the public terminals, or ask staff for help. Bring valid ID with you. Staff can pull paper files for you to view. If you want copies, there is a small per-page charge. For a certified criminal record search, fill out Form AOC-CR-314 and pay the $25 fee as set by G.S. 7A-308(a)(17).

Alamance County also has eCourts kiosks in the courthouse. These kiosks include scanners, printers, and payment tools. They make it easy to search for criminal records and print what you need right on the spot.

Note: Sealed or expunged records will not show up in any public search in Alamance County.

Criminal Cases Filed in Alamance County

Criminal court records in Alamance County cover a broad range of offenses. Felony cases such as robbery, drug trafficking, and assault go to Superior Court. Misdemeanors like theft, simple assault, and DWI are heard in District Court. Both levels of court operate within District 17, and the clerk keeps records for all of them.

Each criminal case file in Alamance County holds key documents. These include the warrant or summons, the charging document, motions filed by either side, and the final judgment. Plea agreements and sentencing orders are also part of the record. Most of these are public under the North Carolina Public Records Act, G.S. Chapter 132. Some records tied to juvenile cases or sealed by a judge are not available to the public.

The North Carolina Superior Court hears all felony cases and civil matters over $25,000. In Alamance County, a 12-person jury decides felony cases when the defendant pleads not guilty. District Court handles misdemeanor trials, traffic cases, and infractions without a jury.

Alamance Criminal Court Records Resources

The official NC Courts page for Alamance County provides court contact details and case search tools. Visit the Alamance County courts page to view calendars, local rules, and jury service details.

This page is the starting point for anyone who needs to look up criminal court records or find contact information for the Alamance County courthouse.

The Alamance County Clerk of Superior Court contact directory shows direct phone numbers for each office. You can reach the clerk contact directory to find the right division for your request.

Use this directory to call ahead before visiting. Staff can tell you what forms and fees you need for your criminal record request in Alamance County.

Alamance Criminal Court Records Access

The Alamance County Sheriff's Office plays a role in the criminal court process. The sheriff serves warrants, transports inmates, and runs the detention center. Their records division can be reached at (336) 570-6312. The office sits at 109 S. Maple Street in Graham.

The District Attorney for Prosecutorial District 17 handles all criminal prosecutions in Alamance County. The DA office is at 212 W. Elm Street, Graham, NC 27253. You can call (336) 570-5220 to reach the office. Victim witness services are also available through the DA. If you need to know the status of a criminal case, the DA staff or the clerk office can help.

The sheriff handles civil process and arrest warrants that become part of the criminal court record in Alamance County.

Note: The sheriff office does not provide certified copies of court records; you must go to the clerk office for those.

Alamance County Government Records

The Alamance County government website offers access to various public services. The county seat is Graham, and the main government building is at 124 W. Elm Street. You can call (336) 290-1300 for general county information.

Public records requests can be made through county administration. For criminal court records, the clerk of court is the right office to contact. Other county departments handle different types of public records, such as property records, tax records, and vital records. Burlington, the largest city in Alamance County, has its own police department with a records division at (336) 570-6111.

Criminal Court Records Checks in Alamance

A certified criminal record check in Alamance County costs $25. You fill out Form AOC-CR-314 and submit it to the clerk office. The clerk searches the county database and provides a certified result. Under G.S. 7A-109, the clerk office maintains criminal case data for the county. You can submit the form in person or by mail.

For a broader search, the NC State Bureau of Investigation runs fingerprint-based background checks. Name-based checks are less reliable than fingerprint checks. The SBI is the state repository for criminal records in North Carolina. The NC Department of Adult Correction offers an offender search tool that covers state prison inmates, probationers, and parolees going back to 1972. It does not include local jail data from Alamance County.

Self-service terminals at the Alamance County courthouse let you run a non-certified search for free. You can look up records for yourself or others. Printing charges may apply.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Alamance County. Make sure you search for criminal court records in the right county. The case is filed where the offense took place, not where you live.