Cabarrus County Criminal Court Records

Cabarrus County criminal court records are filed and stored at the Clerk of Superior Court in Concord. The county is in Prosecutorial District 19 and processes criminal cases through both Superior Court and District Court. You can search criminal court records from Cabarrus County using the free eCourts portal or by going to the courthouse. The clerk has self-service terminals and staff who can assist with record requests. Cabarrus County also has an eCourts kiosk at the courthouse with scanners, printers, and payment tools for public use.

Cabarrus County Criminal Court Clerk

The Cabarrus County Clerk of Superior Court is at 77 Union Street South in Concord. This office handles all criminal court records for the county. Staff file new cases, store documents, and provide copies to the public. The phone number is (704) 262-5500. The District Attorney's office for Prosecutorial District 19 is at (704) 262-5560.

Cabarrus County serves a growing area that includes Concord, Kannapolis, Harrisburg, and Mount Pleasant. All criminal cases in the county are filed at this courthouse. The clerk processes felonies heard in Superior Court and misdemeanors heard in District Court. You can view the Cabarrus County courts page for contact details, court calendars, and local forms. Cabarrus County is one of several counties with an eCourts kiosk, which lets you scan documents, print records, and pay fees right at the courthouse.

Search Cabarrus County Criminal Court Records

The NC eCourts Portal is the best way to search Cabarrus County criminal court records online. It is free and open to anyone. Search by party name, case number, citation number, or attorney name. The portal shows charges, court dates, and case outcomes.

At the courthouse in Concord, public terminals are open for free searches. Walk in and use the self-service computers in the clerk's lobby. You can search by name or case number. Staff can pull the paper file for any case you want to review. For copies, ask at the clerk's window. A certified criminal record search requires Form AOC-CR-314 and a $25 fee per name searched.

You can also request records by mail. Send the form and a check to the clerk's mailing address at PO Box 70, Concord, NC 28026-0070.

Criminal Court Records in Cabarrus County

A criminal court record in Cabarrus County contains many documents. It starts with the charging document, which may be a warrant, criminal summons, or indictment. As the case moves through the system, more items are added. These include bond orders, motions filed by either side, plea forms, and the final judgment.

Under N.C.G.S. Chapter 132, most of these records are public in North Carolina. You can view them at the clerk's office or search for basic case details on the eCourts portal. Some records are sealed or restricted by law. Juvenile cases and unreturned warrants are not available to the public. Expunged records are removed from public view under G.S. 15A-145.

Note: Cabarrus County criminal court records that have been expunged will not appear in any public search.

Cabarrus County Criminal Record Resources

Beyond the clerk's office, several state agencies can help with criminal records related to Cabarrus County. The NC Courts criminal background check page explains how to get certified searches. The Department of Adult Correction offender search covers state prison and probation records going back to 1972.

The Cabarrus County Sheriff at (704) 920-3000 handles local arrest records and fingerprinting. Fingerprinting costs $10 in cash and is available on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The NC Sex Offender Registry lets you search for registered offenders in the Cabarrus County area by name or address.

Cabarrus County Criminal Court Records Fees

Fees for criminal court records in Cabarrus County follow the state schedule. A certified criminal record search costs $25 per name. Additional copies of the same record cost $15 if ordered at the same time. Self-service terminal searches are free. The eCourts portal is also free for basic searches and viewing documents.

Document copy fees depend on the number of pages. Certified copies cost more than plain ones. You can pay at the clerk's window in Concord. The eCourts portal accepts Visa, MasterCard, and Discover for paying fines and fees on Cabarrus County criminal cases. Fees for certified searches are set under G.S. 7A-308 and are the same across all counties in the state.

Cabarrus County Criminal Court Records Kiosk

Cabarrus County is one of a small number of counties with an eCourts kiosk at the courthouse. The kiosk has a scanner, printer, and payment terminal. You can use it to scan and file documents, print court records, and pay fees. This tool is open to the public during courthouse hours.

The kiosk supports the eCourts transition from paper to digital records. It is part of a broader rollout that also includes counties like Cumberland, Durham, Guilford, and New Hanover. For people who do not have a computer or printer at home, the kiosk in Concord is a helpful way to manage criminal court records in Cabarrus County.

Older Court Records in Cabarrus County

The clerk's office in Concord has criminal court records going back many decades. Very old records may be at the NC State Archives in Raleigh. Historical court documents from the 1800s are often stored on microfilm at the archives. Pre-1868 county courts handled both civil and criminal matters, and many of those files are now at the State Archives.

For records not yet in the digital system, visit the clerk in person. Staff can check older indexes and retrieve paper files. This may take extra time. The eCourts system covers recent years of criminal court records in Cabarrus County. For anything older, the courthouse or State Archives is your best option.

Note: The State Archives at 109 East Jones Street in Raleigh holds historical court records from counties across North Carolina.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Cabarrus County. Criminal cases are filed in the county where the offense took place. Make sure you search in the correct county for the case you need.