Cabarrus County Criminal History Search

Cabarrus County criminal history records are on file at the Clerk of Superior Court in Concord. The county is part of Judicial District 19A in the North Carolina court system. Criminal cases filed here are public records. You can search them at the courthouse or through state online tools. The clerk office at 77 Union Street South handles all criminal case records for Cabarrus County.

Cabarrus County Clerk of Court

The Cabarrus County Clerk of Superior Court is located at 77 Union Street South in Concord. This office stores all criminal history records for cases filed in the county. Staff can help you find case files, make copies, and issue certified documents. You can call (704) 262-5500 or (704) 262-5501 for help.

The courthouse serves all of Cabarrus County. This includes Concord, Kannapolis, Harrisburg, and Mount Pleasant. Every criminal case in the county is filed at this one location. The clerk keeps both district court and superior court criminal records on site.

Cabarrus County criminal history records are public under NCGS 132-1, the North Carolina Public Records Act. Anyone may view these records during business hours. You do not need to explain why you want to see them. The clerk must provide access unless a judge has ordered a case sealed.

Searching Cabarrus County Criminal Records

There are three main ways to search Cabarrus County criminal history. You can go online, visit in person, or send a written request. The method you choose depends on what you need and how much detail you want.

The North Carolina eCourts portal is the primary online tool. It is free. You search by name or case number. Results show the charges, court dates, and case outcomes for Cabarrus County criminal cases. The portal includes both district and superior court records.

An in-person visit to the Concord courthouse gives you the most complete access. You can review the full case file. This includes every document filed in the case. Public access terminals at the courthouse let you search records on your own at no cost. When you find what you need, the staff can make copies. Regular copies are $0.25 per page. Certified copies cost $25 each in Cabarrus County.

Written requests also work. Send a letter to the Cabarrus County Clerk of Superior Court at 77 Union Street South, Concord, NC 28025. Include the case number or the defendant's full name. Add a check or money order for the copy fees. The clerk will mail the records to you.

Note: Online records may lag a few days behind what is available at the Cabarrus County courthouse. For the most current criminal history data, call or visit in person.

Cabarrus County Criminal History Details

A criminal history record in Cabarrus County shows the full trail of a case. It starts with the arrest. The booking data includes the charge, date, and arresting agency. Once the case is filed in court, the clerk adds it to the system. From there, every hearing, motion, and ruling becomes part of the record.

The final disposition is the most important part of a Cabarrus County criminal record. It shows how the case ended. Possible outcomes include guilty, not guilty, dismissed, or deferred prosecution. A guilty plea or verdict leads to a sentence. The sentence is also part of the criminal history. It may include jail time, probation, fines, or community service.

Cabarrus County criminal history records are stored under the standards set by the North Carolina Judicial Branch. The court system has moved to digital records through the eCourts project. This makes searching faster and more accurate than the old paper-based system.

Cabarrus County Law Enforcement Records

Two main law enforcement agencies create criminal history records in Cabarrus County. The Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office handles the unincorporated areas of the county. You can reach the sheriff at (704) 920-3000. The Concord Police Department covers the city of Concord at (704) 920-5000.

Both agencies file charges at the Cabarrus County courthouse. Arrest records from the sheriff and the police feed into the court system. Once a case is filed, the clerk maintains the official criminal history record. The arresting agency keeps its own records as well.

Under NCGS 114-19, local law enforcement in Cabarrus County reports arrest and disposition data to the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. The SBI maintains the central criminal record repository for the state. A state-level check through the SBI can show Cabarrus County records alongside records from all other counties.

Note: The Kannapolis Police Department also serves part of Cabarrus County. Cases from Kannapolis are filed at the same courthouse in Concord.

State Criminal History Systems

North Carolina runs several systems that include Cabarrus County criminal history records. These tools let you search beyond one county. They pull data from the entire state.

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety runs an offender search tool on its site. It shows people who have been in the state prison system. This includes people sentenced in Cabarrus County. The tool is free and open to everyone.

The court records help page on the NC Courts site explains how to access criminal history records from any county. It covers online access, in-person visits, and mail requests. It also explains fees and processing times for Cabarrus County and all other North Carolina counties.

Expunctions of Cabarrus County Records

Some criminal history records in Cabarrus County can be expunged. An expunction removes a record from public view. North Carolina statutes NCGS 15A-145 through 15A-150 set the rules for which records qualify.

You file an expunction petition at the courthouse in Concord. The NC Courts expunction page provides the forms and instructions. A judge reviews the petition and decides whether to grant it. If approved, the Cabarrus County clerk removes the criminal history record from public access.

• Dismissed or not guilty cases under NCGS 15A-146
• First offense misdemeanors under NCGS 15A-145
• Certain nonviolent felonies under NCGS 15A-145.5
• Drug offenses for people under 22 under NCGS 15A-145.2

Once a record is expunged in Cabarrus County, it will not appear in standard criminal history searches. The person may legally deny the arrest or charge took place. Only law enforcement may access expunged records, and only in limited situations as allowed by state law.

Criminal Record Copy Fees

Cabarrus County follows the state fee schedule for court record copies. Viewing records at the courthouse is free. You can look at any public criminal case file at no cost during business hours.

Regular copies cost $0.25 per page. Certified copies cost $25 per document. Certified copies have the official clerk seal. They serve as legal proof of a court record. You can pay by cash, check, or money order at the courthouse in Concord. Call (704) 262-5501 to confirm current payment methods.

If you request copies by mail, include a check or money order payable to the Cabarrus County Clerk of Superior Court. The clerk will mail the copies back to you. Allow one to two weeks for mail requests to be processed and returned.

Cabarrus County Legal Resources

Legal Aid of North Carolina can help people in Cabarrus County who need assistance with criminal records. They offer free help to those who qualify based on income. They can explain what a record means and guide you through the expunction process if you are eligible.

The NC Courts forms page has the forms you need for court filings in Cabarrus County. Expunction forms, records requests, and other documents are available for free download. The clerk office in Concord also keeps blank forms on hand for walk-in visitors.

Nearby Counties

These counties are next to Cabarrus County. Criminal cases are filed where the offense happened. Check the right county if you are unsure where a case was filed.