Randolph County Criminal Court Records

Randolph County criminal court records are available through the Clerk of Superior Court in Asheboro. The county sits in the Piedmont region of North Carolina and has a population of about 145,000. Criminal cases from across Randolph County are filed and stored at the courthouse on East Salisbury Street. You can search these records in person at the public terminal, by mail, or through the state's online court portal. This page explains how to access criminal court records in Randolph County.

Randolph County Criminal Court Records Clerk

The Randolph County Courthouse is at 176 East Salisbury Street, Suite 201, Asheboro, NC 27203. The clerk's main phone is (336) 328-3000. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The clerk stores all criminal court files for the county.

In-person visits are the most direct way to access records. The clerk's office has a public self-service terminal. You can search by party name, case number, or partial name. Terminal searches are free. Certified copies cost extra. Staff can help you find what you need if the terminal is hard to use.

The Randolph County Sheriff's Office is at 727 McDowell Road, Asheboro, NC 27205. Their phone is (336) 318-6699. For arrest records and incident reports, contact the sheriff directly. Once a criminal case is filed with the court, the records are managed by the clerk.

Randolph County Criminal Court Access

The Randolph County NC Courts page provides the full contact directory, court calendars, and local forms for criminal cases.

This official page also links to jury service details, payment options, and the Guardian ad Litem program in Randolph County.

Search Criminal Court Records in Randolph

Public self-service terminals at the clerk's office let you search criminal court records for free. You can look up cases by defendant name, victim name, witness name, or case number. Case number searches are faster and more precise than name searches. The terminal does not show juvenile, sealed, or confidential records.

Online, the NC eCourts portal covers Randolph County and all other counties. Search by party name, record number, citation number, or attorney. The portal is free for basic data. You can also pay fines online with Visa, MasterCard, or Discover cards. Registration is optional but useful if you search often.

A certified criminal history search costs $25. Complete the Criminal Records Search form (AOC-CR-314) and submit it with payment. Accepted forms of payment include cash, money orders, credit cards, and certified checks. Personal checks are not accepted in Randolph County. You can submit by mail with a money order or certified check.

• Public terminal search: Free at the clerk's office
• eCourts portal: Free online for basic case data
• Certified search (Form AOC-CR-314): $25 per name
• Remote Public Access Program: Licensed data access for organizations

Note: The civil case processing system (VCAP) user manual is available at the clerk's office to help guide your search through Randolph County records.

Randolph County Criminal Court Records Resources

Third-party sites like NorthCarolinaCourtRecords.us also provide information about accessing Randolph County court records.

These sites compile public data and can help point you to the right office or form. Always verify information through the official NC Courts website or by calling the Randolph County clerk directly.

Criminal Court Records Types in Randolph

Superior Court in Randolph County handles all felonies. These include drug trafficking, armed robbery, assault with a deadly weapon, and murder. A 12-person jury decides the case when the defendant pleads not guilty. Superior Court also hears appeals from District Court in Randolph County.

District Court covers misdemeanors and infractions. Simple assault, DWI, trespassing, and minor drug offenses are heard here. A judge rules without a jury. Traffic tickets also go through District Court. Magistrates in Randolph County issue warrants, set bond, and accept guilty pleas for minor charges.

Both court levels are at the same courthouse in Asheboro. All records are kept by the Clerk of Superior Court. This makes it simple to search both felony and misdemeanor records from one location in Randolph County.

Note: Under N.C.G.S. Chapter 132, most criminal court records in Randolph County are public and open for inspection during business hours.

Other Randolph County Record Offices

The Randolph County Register of Deeds is at 158 Worth Street, Asheboro, NC 27204. This office handles property records, marriage licenses, and vital records. For criminal court records, go to the clerk's office instead.

The NC Courts criminal background check page explains how to use public computers at any courthouse for a free, non-certified criminal search. This works at the Randolph County Courthouse too. For a state-level check, the NC State Bureau of Investigation offers fingerprint-based searches that are more accurate than name-only checks.

The NC Department of Adult Correction offender search covers state prison inmates, probationers, and parolees. Records go back to 1972. This free tool does not include Randolph County jail inmates. The NC Sex Offender Registry at sexoffender.ncsbi.gov lets you search for registered offenders near any address in Randolph County.

Randolph County Court Record Copies

Visit the clerk's office in Asheboro to get copies of criminal court records. Bring your ID and the case number or name you need. Staff can print pages from the case file. Copy fees apply per page. Certified copies cost more and carry the court seal. Payment options include cash, money orders, credit cards, and certified checks.

You can also request copies by mail. Send your request to the Randolph County Clerk of Superior Court, 176 East Salisbury Street, Suite 201, Asheboro, NC 27203. Include the case details, what documents you want, and a money order for fees. Add a self-addressed stamped envelope. The NC Courts public records request form is another way to get court documents from Randolph County.

Nearby Counties

Randolph County is in the central Piedmont. Criminal cases are filed where the offense took place. Search the right county for your case.