Alamance County Criminal History Records

Alamance County criminal history records are kept at the Clerk of Superior Court in Graham, North Carolina. The clerk maintains files for all criminal cases heard in Alamance County courts. You can search these records by name or case number. Requests can be made in person at the courthouse or through state systems. The office in Graham serves all towns in Alamance County. Criminal history searches help people find past case outcomes, charges, and court dates. Records go back many years and are open to the public under state law.

Alamance County Criminal History at the Courthouse

The Clerk of Superior Court in Alamance County is David Barber. His office handles all criminal case files for the county. You can visit the courthouse at 1 Court Square in Graham to look up records. The staff can pull files and make copies for you. Bring a valid ID when you go. The clerk also has an office at 212 W. Elm St. in Graham for some services. Alamance County sits in Judicial District 15A, which means all criminal cases go through the district and superior courts in Graham.

You can reach the Alamance County Clerk of Superior Court by phone at (336) 570-5200 or (336) 570-5202. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Walk-in requests are welcome during those hours. Staff will search criminal history records while you wait in most cases. Turnaround for mailed requests is one to two business days. Under NCGS § 132-1, criminal court records in Alamance County are public. Anyone may ask to view them.

The Alamance County courthouse is a central part of Graham's town square. You can learn more about the court on the North Carolina Judicial Branch website.

The image above shows the Alamance County court location where criminal history records are maintained and made available to the public.

How to Search Alamance County Criminal Records

There are a few ways to search for criminal history in Alamance County. The fastest method is the North Carolina eCourts portal. This free online tool lets you look up case records by name or case number. It covers all 100 counties, including Alamance County. You can see charges, court dates, and case outcomes from your computer. The portal does not provide certified copies, but it gives you basic case details right away.

For a more thorough criminal history check in Alamance County, you can contact the clerk in person. Go to the courthouse in Graham. Ask at the front desk for a criminal record search. The staff will look up the name you provide and pull any matching cases. You can view the files and ask for copies. The first page costs $6.00 and each page after that is $0.25. Certified copies carry an extra fee. Make your check or money order out to the Alamance County Clerk's Office.

The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation also runs background checks for criminal history statewide, including Alamance County records. A state-level check under NCGS § 114-19 costs $25 and returns results from all counties. This is useful if you need records from more than one place. You submit a form and a set of fingerprints to the SBI.

Note: Online results may not include sealed or expunged records from Alamance County, so always check with the clerk for a full search.

Alamance County Record Copy Fees

Alamance County charges standard fees for copies of criminal history records. The cost is set by state guidelines under NCGS § 132-6.2. The clerk collects these fees at the time of your request. You can pay by check or money order made out to the Alamance County Clerk's Office. Cash may be accepted for small amounts. Call ahead to confirm payment options.

The fee for the first page of a criminal record copy in Alamance County is $6.00. Each page after that costs $0.25. Certified copies cost more than plain copies. A certified criminal history background check through the state system is $25. The clerk can explain which type of copy you need for your situation. Most people who need proof of a record for court or legal use ask for a certified copy from Alamance County.

Criminal History Record Types in Alamance County

Criminal history files in Alamance County contain many types of documents. Each case file starts with the charges. It then grows as the case moves through court. The Alamance County clerk keeps all of these papers on file. You can ask to see any part of a criminal case that is not sealed or expunged.

A typical criminal history record in Alamance County includes the arrest warrant or citation, the charges filed by the district attorney, and any motions or orders from the judge. It also shows court dates, plea agreements, trial results, and the final judgment. Sentencing details are part of the file too. If the person was placed on probation, that information appears in the Alamance County record. Appeals and post-conviction filings are also kept in the same case file.

Some criminal records in Alamance County may have been expunged under NCGS § 15A-145 through § 15A-150. An expunged record is removed from public view. The clerk cannot show you an expunged file. If someone tells you a record should exist but you cannot find it, it may have been expunged by a judge in Alamance County. The NC Courts expunction page has more details on this process.

Note: Juvenile criminal records in Alamance County are not open to the public and require a court order to access.

Alamance County and State Criminal History Tools

Several state-level tools help you find criminal history records tied to Alamance County. The NC Offender Search lets you look up people in the state prison system. This free tool shows current and past inmates. It includes those who were convicted in Alamance County courts. You can search by name or offender number.

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety runs the offender search and also oversees probation and parole. If someone was placed on community supervision after a conviction in Alamance County, that information may appear in DPS records. The NC Courts records help page explains how to get court files from any county. For Alamance County, the local clerk is the main source for criminal history documents.

The Alamance County Sheriff's Office also keeps arrest records. These are separate from the court files held by the clerk. If you need arrest details that did not lead to a court case, contact the sheriff. Arrest logs may show dates, charges, and booking information for incidents in Alamance County.

Legal Aid for Criminal History Issues

If you need help with a criminal record in Alamance County, free legal aid may be available. Legal Aid of North Carolina serves Alamance County residents who qualify based on income. They can help with expunction petitions, record corrections, and other criminal history matters. Call their helpline to ask about services in Alamance County.

Expunction is the legal process to clear a criminal record in North Carolina. If you were found not guilty, had charges dismissed, or completed a first-time offense program, you may qualify. The rules are in NCGS § 15A-145 through § 15A-150. The clerk in Alamance County can provide the forms. You file Form AOC-CR-285 or the version that fits your situation. A judge must approve the expunction before the record is removed from the Alamance County criminal history files.

The NC Courts forms page has all the paperwork you need. You can download and print the forms at no cost. Fill them out and file them at the Alamance County clerk's office in Graham.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Alamance County. Criminal cases are filed in the county where the offense took place. If you are not sure which county holds the record you need, check the address of the incident.