Person County Criminal Court Records
Person County criminal court records are stored at the courthouse in Roxboro. The Clerk of Superior Court manages all criminal case files for this county in north-central North Carolina. Person County is part of Judicial District 11. You can search for felony and misdemeanor records at the clerk's office or through the state's online court portal. The county also operates a Drug Treatment Court program. This page covers how to find, search, and obtain criminal court records in Person County.
Person County Quick Facts
Person County Courthouse Information
The Person County Courthouse sits at 105 South Main Street in Roxboro. This is where all criminal cases are filed and stored. The building houses both the criminal and civil divisions of the clerk's office. You can visit in person to look up records or get copies.
The criminal division phone number is (336) 503-5200. The civil division is at (336) 503-5201. Hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The Person County District Attorney can be reached at (336) 503-5252. The Drug Treatment Court operates at (336) 597-8026 for defendants with substance abuse issues in Person County.
For custody mediation matters tied to criminal cases in Person County, call (919) 257-1791. The Guardian ad Litem program is at (336) 503-5265.
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Person County Clerk of Superior Court 105 S. Main Street Roxboro, NC 27573 Phone: (336) 503-5200 |
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| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | nccourts.gov/locations/person-county |
Person County Criminal Court Records Resources
The Person County courts page on the NC Judicial Branch site provides court contacts, schedules, and local rules.
Criminal and civil calendars for Person County are posted online. You can check these to find upcoming court dates or confirm when a case is scheduled.
Search Criminal Court Records in Person County
Person County offers several ways to search criminal court records. The fastest option for most people is the public terminal at the clerk's office. It is free to use. You can search by a defendant's name or by case number. Results show charges, court dates, and case outcomes.
Online searches are also possible. The NC eCourts portal covers all counties in North Carolina, including Person County. Enter a name or case number to find results. The portal is free for basic case details. You do not need an account to start searching. For more in-depth access, the Remote Public Access Program offers licensed data access to criminal and civil records statewide.
To get a certified criminal record check in Person County, complete Form AOC-CR-314. The fee is $25 per name. You can get this form at the clerk's office or download it from the NC Courts forms page. Submit it with payment in person or by mail.
Note: Person County magistrates can be reached at (336) 503-5270 for warrant and bail questions after hours.
Criminal Court Records in Person County
Superior Court in Person County handles all felonies. These are serious crimes like burglary, drug trafficking, and violent offenses. A jury of 12 decides the case when the defendant enters a not guilty plea. Superior Court also hears appeals from District Court.
District Court covers misdemeanors. Simple assault, petty theft, and DWI are common cases. No jury is used. A judge decides the outcome. Infractions like traffic tickets also go through District Court in Person County.
Both court levels are housed at the same courthouse in Roxboro. All records from both courts are kept by the Clerk of Superior Court. This makes it easy to search all criminal court records in one place in Person County.
State Resources for Person County Records
The NC Courts guide to obtaining records outlines how to access criminal case data from any county. You can use public terminals, submit requests by mail, or search online.
The NC Department of Adult Correction maintains an offender search that covers inmates and those on probation. Records go back to 1972. This does not include Person County jail inmates. The NC State Bureau of Investigation provides fingerprint-based background checks that are more thorough than name-only searches.
The NC Sex Offender Registry at sexoffender.ncsbi.gov allows you to look up registered offenders by address or name. This covers all of Person County and the rest of North Carolina.
Person County Criminal Court Records Copies
You can get copies of criminal court records at the Person County clerk's office. Walk in with your ID. Tell staff the name or case number you need. They can print documents from the file. A per-page fee applies for plain copies. Certified copies cost more and include the clerk's seal and signature.
By mail, send a request to the Person County Clerk of Superior Court, 105 S. Main Street, Roxboro, NC 27573. Include the case details, your contact information, and a money order for fees. The clerk will mail the copies back to you. Processing time varies based on how busy the office is.
You can also use the NC Courts public records request form for court documents. This works for any county in North Carolina including Person County. For certified criminal checks, use Form AOC-CR-314 with the $25 fee.
Public Records Access in Person County
Criminal court records in Person County are public under North Carolina law (N.C.G.S. Chapter 132). Anyone can request to view them. You do not have to be involved in the case. Some records are restricted. Juvenile cases are sealed under N.C.G.S. 7B-3000. Adoption records are sealed. Expunged records are not available to the public.
Sealed cases require a court order to open. Mental health proceedings also have limits on access. For most criminal cases in Person County, the full case file is open to public review during business hours at the courthouse in Roxboro.
The clerk must follow G.S. 7A-109 for record storage and public access. Certified search fees are set by G.S. 7A-308(a)(17) at $25 per name. Each additional copy of the same certified record costs $15 when requested at the same time. Person County applies these statewide rules to all criminal court record requests at the Roxboro courthouse.
Nearby Counties
Person County sits along the Virginia border. If you are not sure where a case was filed, check which county the offense occurred in. Cases are always filed in the county of the alleged crime.