Granville County Criminal History Records
Granville County criminal history records are kept by the Clerk of Superior Court in Oxford, North Carolina. Oxford is the county seat and home to the main courthouse. Granville County also has a Courthouse Annex on Williamsboro Street with disabled access at the annex entrance. You can search criminal history records by name or case number. The eCourts system covers Granville County as well. All records are public under state law. The clerk office phone number is (919) 690-4800.
Granville County Criminal History Clerk Office
The Granville County Clerk of Superior Court handles all criminal case files. The main courthouse is in Oxford. There is also a Courthouse Annex on Williamsboro Street. The annex has a separate entrance with disabled access. Check with the clerk to find out which building holds the records you need. Both locations serve the public during normal business hours.
To search criminal history in Granville County, visit the clerk office in Oxford. Bring a valid ID. Give the staff the full name of the person you want to look up. They will search for matching cases. If records exist, you can view the files and ask for copies. Walk-in requests are handled the same day in most cases. You can also call (919) 690-4800 to ask about a record before you visit.
The Granville County court is part of the North Carolina Judicial Branch. You can find hours, maps, and services on the Granville County court page.
The Granville County courthouse in Oxford stores criminal case files and makes them available for public review.
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Granville County Clerk of Superior Court Oxford, NC Phone: (919) 690-4800 |
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| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | nccourts.gov/locations/granville-county |
How to Search Granville County Records
The eCourts portal is the fastest way to search Granville County criminal history from home. This free online tool lets you look up cases by name or number. Granville County records are in the system. You can see charges, dates, and outcomes. The portal does not give certified copies. For those, contact the clerk in Oxford.
In person, you visit the courthouse or the annex on Williamsboro Street. Staff search the records for you. You can view files and get copies. The first page costs $6.00. Each page after that is $0.25. Certified copies cost more than plain ones. Make payments to the Granville County Clerk of Superior Court.
For a statewide search, use the North Carolina SBI. A certified criminal history check costs $25 under NCGS Section 114-19. Submit Form AOC-CR-314 and fingerprints. The SBI will search all 100 counties. This returns Granville County records along with any other county records in the state.
Granville County Criminal History Contents
Criminal history files at the Granville County clerk office contain all documents from a case. The file starts with the initial charge. It grows as the case goes through court. Each step creates a new document that goes into the file.
A Granville County criminal case file typically holds the arrest warrant, the charging document from the district attorney, all motions filed by each side, court orders and rulings from the judge, any plea agreement, the trial record if there was one, and the final judgment. Sentencing details are in the file too. If the person got probation, the terms are listed. If there was an appeal, those papers are also part of the Granville County record.
Under NCGS Section 132-1, these records are public. Anyone can ask to view them at the Granville County clerk office. You do not need to be a party to the case. The clerk may redact some personal details like Social Security numbers, but the core case information is open.
Note: Some Granville County criminal records may have been expunged under NCGS Section 15A-145 through Section 15A-150. Expunged files are removed from public view and the clerk cannot show them.
Granville County Record Copy Fees
Granville County charges the standard state fees for criminal history copies. These are set under NCGS Section 132-6.2. The clerk collects fees when you place your request.
Key fees for Granville County criminal records:
- First page of a copy: $6.00
- Each added page: $0.25
- Certified copy: additional fee applies
- SBI criminal history check: $25.00
You can pay by check or money order to the Granville County Clerk. Call (919) 690-4800 to confirm payment methods. Most people who need a Granville County criminal record for legal use request a certified copy.
The SBI handles statewide criminal history checks that include Granville County records.
State Resources for Granville County
The NC Offender Search is a free tool that shows people in the state prison system. It includes inmates convicted in Granville County. You can search by name or offender number. The tool shows current location, conviction details, and release dates.
The North Carolina Department of Public Safety manages the offender search. It also oversees probation and parole statewide. If someone received community supervision after a Granville County conviction, DPS may have records. The NC Courts records page explains how to get court files from any county in the state.
The Granville County Sheriff keeps arrest records that are separate from court files. If an arrest did not lead to formal charges, the court may not have a file. Contact the sheriff for arrest logs, booking records, and incident reports from Granville County.
Legal Help in Granville County
Legal Aid of North Carolina helps people in Granville County with criminal record matters. They can assist with expunction filings and corrections. Services are free for those who meet income limits. Call to ask about help in Granville County.
Expunction is the process to clear a criminal record from public view. The rules are in NCGS Section 15A-145 through Section 15A-150. You must file the right form with the Granville County clerk. Download forms from the NC Courts forms page. File them at the courthouse in Oxford. A judge reviews each petition and decides whether to grant it.
Note: Even after an expunction in Granville County, some agencies may still access the record under narrow exceptions in state law.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Granville County. Criminal cases are filed in the county where the offense took place. Check the address of the incident to find the right county.