Wayne County Criminal Court Records
Wayne County criminal court records are managed by the Clerk of Superior Court in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Wayne County is in Superior Court District 9 and District Court District 9B. The courthouse on East Walnut Street handles all criminal case filings and record requests. You can search Wayne County criminal records online or visit the clerk office in person. The county has a full range of court services, including a family court program. All criminal cases filed in Wayne County create public records that the clerk office stores and makes available under state law.
Wayne County Quick Facts
Wayne County Criminal Court Records Clerk
The clerk office at 224 E. Walnut Street, Room 230, Goldsboro, NC 27530 is the hub for all criminal court records in Wayne County. Call (919) 722-6100 to reach the office. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Clerk Whitfield asks that visitors arrive before 4:30 PM when opening new estates, upsetting bids, or making payments.
Parking is available in the lot across the street on the William Street side. The Sheriff's Department parking lot on Chestnut Street is also an option. Handicap spots are on the Ormond Avenue side and in the William Street lot. The clerk office has separate departments for criminal, civil, domestic, estates, jury, and juvenile matters. The criminal department handles all record requests tied to criminal cases in Wayne County.
The Wayne County NC Courts page links to court calendars, local rules, and online services. You can also view criminal calendars to check court dates for pending cases. The Wayne County government website provides information on other county services. Criminal court records are separate from county government functions and remain with the clerk of court in Goldsboro.
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Wayne County Clerk of Superior Court 224 E. Walnut St, Room 230 Goldsboro, NC 27530 Phone: (919) 722-6100 |
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| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | nccourts.gov/locations/wayne-county |
How to Find Wayne County Criminal Cases
Use the NC eCourts Portal for a free online search. Go to the eCourts Portal and enter a name, case number, or citation. The portal covers all criminal cases in Wayne County and statewide. You can view charges, court dates, and case outcomes. No sign-up is needed for basic searches. Registration lets you save cases to a personal folder for later review. The portal is available around the clock from any device with internet access.
At the courthouse in Goldsboro, public access terminals are in the clerk office. Walk in and search on your own. The criminal department staff can assist if you need help. For a certified record search, complete Form AOC-CR-314 and pay $25. You can submit this in person or by mail. The form is available online as a PDF.
Under G.S. 7A-308(a)(17), the $25 fee for a certified criminal record search is set by state law. Each additional copy of the same record costs $15 if you request it at the same time. Most criminal court records in Wayne County are public under the NC Public Records Act, G.S. Chapter 132. Sealed records, juvenile cases, and active unreturned warrants are not available through any public search tool.
Note: Arrive before 4:30 PM if you plan to make payments or handle other transactions at the Wayne County clerk window.
Wayne Criminal Court Records Resources
The official NC Courts page for Wayne County provides direct links to all court services. Visit the Wayne County courts page to view criminal calendars, contact the clerk, and access forms.
This is the main online resource for anyone searching criminal court records in Wayne County. The page also covers Family Court Administration, which handles some matters related to criminal cases involving domestic issues. The eCourts Portal accepts Visa, MasterCard, and Discover for fine payments. Digital wallets like Apple Pay or Venmo are not accepted for Wayne County court transactions.
Criminal Courts in Wayne County
Wayne County has both Superior Court and District Court for criminal matters. Superior Court handles felonies. These include drug trafficking, armed robbery, and violent crimes. A 12-person jury hears the case when a defendant pleads not guilty. Superior Court judges can be reached at (919) 722-6281.
District Court in Wayne County covers misdemeanors, infractions, and traffic cases. A judge decides these cases. No jury is involved. District Court judges are at (919) 722-6250. Magistrates at (919) 722-6270 issue warrants, set bail, and accept guilty pleas on minor charges.
The District Attorney for Wayne County is at (919) 722-6200. This office handles all criminal prosecutions. They can provide case status updates for active criminal matters in Wayne County. The clerk office has separate departments for bookkeeping, civil, criminal, district criminal, superior, domestic, estates, jury, juvenile, and special proceedings. Each department manages records for its area.
- Superior Court for all felony cases
- District Court for misdemeanors and traffic
- Magistrates for warrants and bail
- Family Court for domestic-related cases
- All records stored at the clerk office in Goldsboro
State Criminal Court Records Tools
The NC State Bureau of Investigation runs the central criminal record repository for North Carolina. They offer fingerprint-based background checks. These are the most reliable type of search. Name-based searches can miss records or return wrong matches. The SBI is at 3320 Garner Road, Raleigh, NC 27626, and can be reached at (919) 582-8660.
The NC Department of Adult Correction has a free offender search online. It covers state prison inmates and those on probation or parole. Records go back to 1972. The tool does not include data from the Wayne County jail. For local jail details, contact the sheriff office in Goldsboro. The NC Courts public records request form lets you request court documents by mail.
The NC Sex Offender Registry is a free search tool maintained by the SBI. Under G.S. 14-208.5, convicted sex offenders must register with local law enforcement in Wayne County. Search by name, address, or zip code to find registered offenders near you. Victims can sign up for alerts through VineLink when an offender's custody status changes. The Remote Public Access Program also provides licensed users with real-time criminal court data from all 100 counties under G.S. 7A-109(d).
Nearby Counties
Wayne County borders several counties in eastern North Carolina. Criminal cases must be searched in the county where charges were filed. Confirm your county before starting a search.