Search Criminal Court Records in Brunswick County

Brunswick County criminal court records are stored at the Clerk of Superior Court in Bolivia, North Carolina. This coastal county sits in Prosecutorial District 15 and Superior Court District 15B. The clerk office manages records for all criminal cases, from minor infractions to major felonies. You can search for Brunswick County criminal court records through the NC eCourts Portal or visit the courthouse in Bolivia. The county has been one of the fastest growing in North Carolina, and its court system handles a steady volume of criminal filings each year.

Brunswick County Clerk of Superior Court

The Brunswick County Courthouse is at 310 Government Center Drive NE in Bolivia. The Clerk of Superior Court maintains all criminal court records for the county. Staff file new cases, store documents, and provide copies to the public. Call (910) 253-3900 to reach the clerk office.

The courthouse has public access terminals where you can search for criminal cases at no charge. Staff can pull paper files for you to review. Copies cost a small fee per page. A certified criminal record search requires Form AOC-CR-314 and a $25 fee per name under G.S. 7A-308(a)(17). Brunswick County has local administrative schedules that govern when different types of cases are heard. The Brunswick County NC Courts page posts these calendars along with contact information and local court rules.

The Guardian ad Litem program is active in Brunswick County. Payment information for court fees, fines, and traffic citations is also available through the NC Courts page.

How to Find Criminal Court Records in Brunswick County

The NC eCourts Portal is free and available at any time. Search by party name, case number, citation, attorney, or business name. Results include case details, charges, court dates, and filed documents. You can print what you need or save cases to a personal folder if you create an account.

To search in person, go to the Brunswick County Courthouse in Bolivia. Use the public terminals or ask staff for help. Bring valid ID. For certified results, fill out Form AOC-CR-314 and submit it with $25. You can also mail the form to the clerk at 310 Government Center Drive NE, Bolivia, NC 28422. Include a check or money order for the fee.

The NC Courts page on obtaining records explains all the ways to get criminal court records from any county in the state, including Brunswick County.

Note: Records that have been sealed or expunged by a judge will not show up in public searches for Brunswick County.

Brunswick County Criminal Court Records

Visit the official Brunswick County NC Courts page for court calendars, contacts, and local administrative schedules.

This is the official starting point for court information in Brunswick County. Criminal and civil calendars, jury service details, and clerk contact information are all listed here.

Brunswick Criminal Court Records Filings

Brunswick County courts handle a wide range of criminal cases. Superior Court hears all felonies under District 15B. Drug crimes, breaking and entering, assault with a deadly weapon, and other serious offenses go through Superior Court. A 12-member jury hears these trials when the defendant enters a not guilty plea.

District Court handles misdemeanors and infractions. These include DWI, simple assault, petty theft, and traffic violations. A judge decides these cases without a jury. Because Brunswick County has a large and growing population, both courts see heavy caseloads throughout the year.

Criminal case files in Brunswick County contain charging documents, motions, court orders, plea agreements, and final judgments. Under the North Carolina Public Records Act, G.S. Chapter 132, most of these are open to public review. The clerk office can tell you what is in a specific file before you pay for copies.

Brunswick County Sheriff and District Attorney

The Brunswick County Sheriff's Office is at 70 Stamp Act Drive NE in Bolivia. Call (910) 253-2777 for general information. The sheriff handles arrests, serves court papers, and operates the county detention center. Arrest records from the sheriff become part of the court file once charges are filed in Brunswick County.

The District Attorney for Prosecutorial District 15 handles all criminal cases in Brunswick County. The DA office can be reached at (910) 253-3911. The DA decides on charges, negotiates plea deals, and tries cases. If you have questions about a pending criminal matter, both the DA and the clerk office can help with the status of the case in Brunswick County.

For statewide searches, the NC State Bureau of Investigation provides background checks. The NC Department of Adult Correction offender search covers state prison and supervision records going back to 1972. The NC Sex Offender Registry is free and lets you search by name or address. The SBI is the central repository for criminal information in the state under G.S. 7A-109.

Remote Access to Brunswick County Records

The Remote Public Access Program from the NC Administrative Office of the Courts provides licensed access to criminal and civil data across all 100 counties, including Brunswick County. This program is for users who need ongoing data access. Fees go to the Court Information Technology Fund under G.S. 7A-343.2.

For one-time searches, the free eCourts Portal is the better option. It gives you the same basic case information without a license or monthly fee. Brunswick County records are fully available through the portal for public searches.

Note: Private companies that sell court data online buy it from North Carolina but are not affiliated with the SBI or the courts.

Historical criminal court records from Brunswick County may be available at the North Carolina State Archives in Raleigh. Court records dating to the 1700s and 1800s are stored there on microfilm. The archives are at 109 East Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601. Contact (919) 814-6840 to ask about Brunswick County holdings. Recent criminal records are at the clerk office in Bolivia and through the eCourts system.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Brunswick County along the southeastern coast of North Carolina. Criminal cases are filed in the county where the offense took place.