Bertie County Criminal Court Records

Bertie County criminal court records are maintained by the Clerk of Superior Court at the courthouse in Windsor, North Carolina. This northeastern county belongs to Judicial District 6. The clerk office stores all criminal case files, including felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic violations. You can search for Bertie County criminal records through the NC eCourts Portal or by visiting the clerk in person. Windsor is the county seat, and the courthouse there serves every community in Bertie County for all court matters.

Bertie County Criminal Court Clerk

The Bertie County Courthouse is at 102 Dundee Street in Windsor. The Clerk of Superior Court keeps all criminal records filed in the county. Call (252) 794-2100 to reach the clerk office. Staff assist with case searches, copy requests, and certified record checks.

The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Walk-in visitors can use public terminals to look up criminal cases for free. If you need copies, there is a standard per-page charge. For a certified criminal record search, bring or mail Form AOC-CR-314 with the $25 fee. The Bertie County NC Courts page has the contact directory, criminal calendars, and local court rules.

Searching for Criminal Court Records in Bertie County

The NC eCourts Portal is the fastest online way to find criminal court records in Bertie County. It is free. You can search by defendant name, case number, citation number, or attorney. The portal runs around the clock and covers every county in North Carolina.

Results from the portal include case status, charges, hearing dates, and filed documents. You can print records directly from the site. To pay fines or fees for a criminal case, the portal accepts Visa, MasterCard, and Discover. No digital wallets are accepted.

For in-person access, go to the Bertie County Courthouse in Windsor. The clerk staff can search for cases and pull paper files. Bring your ID. Certified searches go through Form AOC-CR-314 at $25 per name, as required by G.S. 7A-308(a)(17).

Bertie Criminal Court Records Resources

The Bertie County NC Courts page has contact information, calendars, and local court rules for criminal and civil cases.

This is the official online resource for Bertie County court information. Use it to check criminal court dates, find the clerk phone number, or review local rules and forms.

Criminal Court Records in Bertie County

The courts in Bertie County handle a full range of criminal matters. Superior Court hears felony cases. District Court takes misdemeanors, traffic offenses, and infractions. Both operate under District 6.

Felony charges in Bertie County include drug distribution, burglary, armed robbery, and violent crimes. A 12-person jury hears felony trials when the defendant does not plead guilty. The NC Superior Court information page describes how jurisdiction works for serious criminal matters. Misdemeanor cases cover offenses like DWI, petty theft, and disorderly conduct. These are tried without a jury in District Court.

Every criminal case in Bertie County creates a file that the clerk office stores. The file contains the charging documents, court orders, motions, and the final judgment. Most of these are public records under G.S. Chapter 132.

Note: Expunged records in Bertie County are removed from public view and will not appear in searches.

Bertie County Sheriff and State Resources

The Bertie County Sheriff's Office is at 104 Dundee Street in Windsor, right next to the courthouse. Call (252) 794-5330 for information. The sheriff handles arrests, serves court papers, and runs the detention center. When someone is charged with a crime in Bertie County, the arrest record becomes part of the court file.

State-level tools can broaden your search beyond Bertie County. The NC SBI offers fingerprint-based background checks. The NC Department of Adult Correction has a public offender search that covers state prison and supervision records back to 1972. The NC Sex Offender Registry is a free search tool maintained by the SBI. None of these replace a direct search at the Bertie County clerk office, but they provide useful data from state systems.

Historical Court Records in Bertie County

Bertie County is one of the oldest counties in North Carolina. Some historical court records have been transferred to the North Carolina State Archives in Raleigh. The archives hold court records from the 1700s and 1800s on microfilm. Contact them at (919) 814-6840 for research assistance.

Recent criminal court records are at the clerk office in Windsor. Digital records through the eCourts system cover newer filings. Paper files may go back further. Ask the Bertie County clerk about the date range of their on-site records if you are looking for older criminal cases.

Bertie Criminal Court Records Copies

The clerk in Bertie County can provide plain or certified copies of criminal court records. Plain copies work for personal use. Certified copies carry the clerk's seal and are accepted for legal purposes. Per-page fees apply to both types. Visit the courthouse at 102 Dundee Street in Windsor or mail your request.

For mail requests, include the defendant name, case number if known, and a check for the estimated fees. The NC Courts public records request form works for formal requests to the Bertie County clerk. Processing times depend on the volume of requests, but the clerk office will contact you if more information is needed.

The obtaining court records page on nccourts.gov provides a full guide to accessing court records from any county in North Carolina, including Bertie County.

Note: Each additional copy of a certified criminal record search costs $15 when ordered at the same time as the first in Bertie County.

The Form AOC-CR-314 is a PDF that you can download from the NC Courts website. Print it, fill it in, and bring it to the Bertie County clerk office with your payment. This saves time during your visit. You can also use it for mail-in requests. The form is accepted at every clerk office in North Carolina.

Nearby Counties

Bertie County borders several counties in northeastern North Carolina. Check where a criminal case was filed before searching.