Union County Criminal Court Records
Union County criminal court records are filed at the Union County Judicial Center in Monroe. The Clerk of Superior Court manages all criminal case records for the county. Union County is part of Judicial District 30 and sits just southeast of Charlotte. It is one of the fastest growing counties in North Carolina. You can search for criminal case filings, docket details, and court documents in person at the courthouse or through the NC eCourts Portal online.
Union County Quick Facts
Union County Criminal Court Records Clerk
The Union County Judicial Center is in Monroe. The mailing address is PO Box 5038, Monroe, NC 28112. Call (704) 698-3100 to reach the Clerk of Superior Court. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
The judicial center houses all court operations for Union County. Superior Court handles felonies. District Court covers misdemeanors and traffic offenses. Family Court is also here, along with drug courts and court-ordered arbitration. All criminal case records are stored with the clerk. Public terminals let you search cases for free during business hours.
Union County is one of the North Carolina counties with eCourts kiosks deployed at the courthouse. These kiosks include scanners, printers, and payment services. They make it easier to access and print Union County criminal court records on the spot.
The Union County courts page has the full contact directory and court calendar.
This page lists all court office phone numbers and provides access to criminal and civil calendars for Union County.
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Union County Clerk of Superior Court Union County Judicial Center PO Box 5038, Monroe, NC 28112 Phone: (704) 698-3100 |
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| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | nccourts.gov/locations/union-county |
Search Union Criminal Court Records
Walk into the Union County Judicial Center during business hours. Use a public terminal or eCourts kiosk. Search by name, case number, or citation. Results show for free on screen. You can print documents right at the kiosk. Staff are there to help if you need it.
For a certified criminal record search, complete Form AOC-CR-314. Submit it with $25 to the clerk's office. The search covers Union County records. You get a certified document back. This is accepted for legal and official purposes.
Online, the NC eCourts Portal covers all North Carolina counties. Search Union County criminal court records by party name, record number, or citation number. The portal is free for basic searches. You can view case details and documents. Payments for fines and fees can be made through the portal using Visa, MasterCard, or Discover.
Note: For the most thorough search of Union County criminal court records, visit the courthouse in person where the full case file is available.
Union County Court Contacts
Union County has a range of court services. Each has a direct phone line. Here are the key contacts for criminal matters in Union County.
- Clerk of Superior Court: (704) 698-3100
- Superior Court Judges: (704) 698-3116
- District Court Judges: (704) 698-3112
- District Attorney: (704) 698-3110
- Magistrates: (704) 292-2746
- Drug Courts: (704) 698-3235
The magistrates office handles warrants and bail. It is at the Union County Magistrates Office at 3344 Presson Road in Monroe. This location is at the Union County Jail. You can call (704) 292-2746 for warrant questions.
State Criminal Court Records Tools
If you need records from beyond Union County, several state tools can help. The NCSBI offers fingerprint-based criminal background checks for $14. These cover all of North Carolina and are more accurate than name searches.
The NC Department of Adult Correction maintains a free offender search online. Look up state prison inmates, probationers, and parolees. Records go back to 1972. This does not include Union County jail inmates.
The Remote Public Access Program is a paid service for organizations that need regular access to court data statewide. It operates under G.S. 7A-109(d) and (e). For most people looking for Union County criminal court records, the free eCourts Portal is enough. The NC Sex Offender Registry at sexoffender.ncsbi.gov is another free tool. You can search for registered sex offenders by name, address, or county across all of North Carolina.
Union County Criminal Records and Public Law
Under the North Carolina Public Records Act, most criminal court records in Union County are open to the public. You do not have to be part of the case to view them. The clerk must allow access during office hours.
Sealed records are not available. Expunged cases are removed from public view. Juvenile records are confidential under state law. Protective order records and mental health proceedings are restricted. Everything else in a Union County criminal case file is public. You can request copies for a fee.
Note: Union County has a high volume of cases due to its large and growing population, so wait times at the clerk's office may be longer than in smaller counties.
Criminal Court Structure in Union County
Superior Court in Union County handles all felony criminal cases. Drug trafficking, robbery, and violent felonies go through this court. A 12-person jury hears cases when the defendant pleads not guilty. The Superior Court Judges can be reached at (704) 698-3116. Appeals from District Court also come here.
District Court covers misdemeanors, traffic offenses, and infractions. A judge decides these cases without a jury. DWI, simple assault, and minor drug charges are typical District Court cases. The District Court Judges line is (704) 698-3112. Magistrates at (704) 292-2746 issue warrants and set bail at the Magistrates Office on Presson Road in Monroe.
Union County also has specialized courts. Drug Courts at (704) 698-3235 handle cases where substance abuse is a factor. Court-ordered arbitration at (704) 698-3220 resolves some cases without a full trial. Family Court at (704) 698-3224 handles matters that overlap with criminal cases, such as domestic violence protective orders. All of these create records stored with the clerk's office. Union County processes a high volume of criminal cases each year due to its large population. The county is home to Monroe, Weddington, Indian Trail, Stallings, and other growing towns. All criminal cases from these areas go through the Judicial Center in Monroe.
Nearby Counties
Union County borders Mecklenburg County and several other counties. Criminal cases are filed where the offense took place. If you need Charlotte area records, check Mecklenburg County.