Search Iredell County Criminal Court Records

Iredell County criminal court records are available through the Clerk of Superior Court in Statesville. Located in the western Piedmont region of North Carolina, Iredell County is part of Judicial District 22. The clerk stores all criminal case files from both Superior Court and District Court. You can search Iredell County criminal court records using the NC eCourts portal or by going to the courthouse in Statesville. This page covers the steps for finding, viewing, and getting copies of criminal records from Iredell County.

Iredell County Clerk of Superior Court

The clerk's office in Statesville is the central point for criminal court records in Iredell County. Staff file new cases, keep old records, and make copies for the public. The courthouse serves the whole county from one location. The clerk also processes court orders, logs case updates, and keeps the index that ties defendant names to case numbers for every criminal court record in Iredell County.

Iredell County is a mid-size county with two main cities. Statesville is the county seat. Mooresville, located on the southern end near Lake Norman, is the other major city. Both are growing areas. Criminal cases from Statesville, Mooresville, Troutman, and all other parts of Iredell County are filed at this courthouse. The clerk handles a large number of criminal filings each year, including drug cases, property crimes, and violent offenses. For full contact information and court calendars, visit the Iredell County NC Courts page.

Finding Criminal Court Records in Iredell County

Two methods let you find criminal court records from Iredell County. Online searching works from anywhere. In-person visits give you direct access to complete case files. Each criminal record in Iredell County typically includes the charging document, bond paperwork, motions, court dates, plea forms, and the final judgment. Trial records may also hold jury instructions and the verdict.

Use the NC eCourts portal for a free online search. Enter a party name, case number, or citation number. The portal returns charges, court dates, and how each case was resolved in Iredell County. Registration is not required. The portal runs 24 hours a day and results appear in seconds. If you need copies of actual documents from a case, reach out to the Iredell County clerk.

At the courthouse in Statesville, public terminals let you run the same searches for free. The clerk's staff can assist with finding specific cases. If you want copies, they can print them for a per-page fee. Certified copies cost more. Bring your ID when you visit. Provide the person's full name or case number if you have it. Older criminal court records from Iredell County may be in archive storage.

Iredell County Criminal Background Checks

A certified criminal record check from the Iredell County clerk costs $25. You fill out Form AOC-CR-314, available at the courthouse or from the NC Courts forms page. The form requires the person's full name and date of birth. The clerk runs a search and gives you a signed, certified document. Mail-in requests are accepted with a check or money order included. Results carry the official court seal.

For a broader search, the NC State Bureau of Investigation provides fingerprint-based checks that pull from the statewide criminal database. These are more accurate than name-only searches. The NC Department of Adult Correction has a free tool for looking up anyone who served time in a state prison facility or was under state probation or parole. This data does not include people held only in the Iredell County detention center.

Note: Free portal searches give you the same basic information as a certified check but do not carry the court seal.

Copy fees at the Iredell County courthouse follow the schedule in G.S. 7A-308(a)(17). Plain copies cost a small per-page amount. Certified copies carry the court seal and cost more. Under G.S. 7A-109, the Clerk of Superior Court is the official custodian of all court records in Iredell County. The clerk maintains an index that links each defendant name to a case number. This index powers every search done at the public terminal and through the eCourts portal for Iredell County criminal court records.

Iredell County Criminal Court Records System

Iredell County has Superior Court and District Court. Each hears a different type of criminal case.

Superior Court in Iredell County tries all felony cases. Felonies include murder, armed robbery, drug trafficking, and other serious offenses. Under N.C.G.S. 7A-271, only Superior Court can handle felony trials. Defendants who plead not guilty get a jury of 12. The clerk keeps the full case file for every felony in Iredell County.

District Court handles misdemeanors and infractions. These include DWI, simple assault, trespassing, and minor drug charges. No jury is used. A judge decides the outcome. An appeal from Iredell County District Court goes to Superior Court for a new trial with a jury. All case records from both courts are public under N.C.G.S. Chapter 132. The Iredell County sex offender search through the state registry can help identify registered offenders in the area. Under G.S. 14-208.5, convicted sex offenders must register with the Iredell County sheriff after release.

Historical criminal court records from Iredell County may be stored at the NC State Archives in Raleigh. Very old case files are transferred there for long-term preservation. If the clerk cannot locate an old record, the archives may have it. Contact the Iredell County clerk first to confirm whether the file is still at the Statesville courthouse or has been sent to the state.

Nearby Counties

These counties share borders with Iredell County. Criminal charges are filed in the county where the offense took place. Check which county has the case before you search. Iredell County criminal court records only cover charges filed within the county. Cases from Mecklenburg or Catawba County will not appear in an Iredell County search. Always verify the location of the arrest or offense before starting your search.