Jones County Criminal History Access

Jones County criminal history records are held at the Clerk of Superior Court in Trenton, North Carolina. Jones County is part of Judicial District 5. The courthouse on Market Street stores all criminal case files for the county. These records are public under NCGS Section 132-1. You can search them by name or case number. The clerk in Trenton handles requests in person and by mail. Jones County is one of the smaller counties in the state, and all criminal matters go through one courthouse.

Jones County Criminal History Records Office

The Jones County Clerk of Superior Court is at 101 Market Street in Trenton. This is the county seat. All criminal cases from Jones County are filed at this location. The clerk keeps warrants, charges, motions, court orders, and final judgments on file. Staff can pull records and make copies while you wait. Bring a valid ID.

Jones County is in Judicial District 5. Criminal cases here go through the district and superior courts in Trenton. The courthouse serves all parts of Jones County from this one location. You can reach the clerk by phone at (252) 448-4141. The mailing address is PO Box 280, Trenton, NC 28585. Mail requests should include the full name of the person and the type of record you need. The clerk charges $25 for a certified criminal history check through the state system, using Form AOC-CR-314.

You can find more details about the Jones County court on the North Carolina Judicial Branch website.

The Jones County courthouse in Trenton is the sole location for criminal history record requests in the county.

How to Search Jones County Criminal Records

There are a few ways to look up criminal history in Jones County. The North Carolina eCourts portal is a free online tool. It covers all 100 counties. Type in a name or case number. Jones County results will come up. You can see charges, court dates, and case outcomes. The portal does not provide certified copies.

For an in-person search, go to the courthouse at 101 Market Street in Trenton. Ask the staff for a criminal record search. Give them the full name. They will look for matching cases in Jones County. You can view the file and request copies. The first page costs $6.00. Each page after that is $0.25. Certified copies cost more.

The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation runs statewide criminal history checks. A state-level search under NCGS Section 114-19 costs $25. You submit Form AOC-CR-314 and fingerprints. The results cover all counties in North Carolina, not just Jones County. This is useful if you need a broad search.

Note: Online results may not show expunged or sealed records from Jones County. For a full search, contact the clerk in Trenton.

Criminal Record Types in Jones County

Criminal history files in Jones County contain many types of court documents. Each case file begins with the initial charge. Papers are added as the case moves through the system. The Jones County clerk stores all of these records at the Trenton courthouse.

A Jones County criminal record may include arrest warrants, citations, charging documents from the district attorney, motions, court orders, plea agreements, trial transcripts, and the final judgment. Sentencing details are part of the file too. Probation terms, fines, and restitution orders appear in the Jones County criminal history record. If a case was appealed, those filings are also kept in the same file.

Some records in Jones County may have been expunged. Under NCGS Section 15A-145 through Section 15A-150, a person can ask a judge to remove certain records from public view. If granted, the Jones County clerk cannot show that file to the public. Dismissed charges, not-guilty verdicts, and some first offenses may qualify for expunction. The NC Courts expunction page explains the rules.

Note: Juvenile criminal records in Jones County are not public. A court order is needed to view them.

Jones County Criminal History Fees

Jones County follows the state fee schedule for criminal record copies. The fees come from NCGS Section 132-6.2. The clerk collects payment when you make the request.

Standard fees for Jones County criminal history records:

• First page copy: $6.00
• Each added page: $0.25
• Certified copy: $25.00
• SBI statewide check: $25.00

Pay by check or money order to the Jones County Clerk. Cash may be accepted. Call the clerk at (252) 448-4141 to confirm payment options before your visit. Certified copies are needed for most legal uses of a Jones County criminal record. Plain copies work for personal reference.

State Tools for Jones County Searches

The NC Offender Search shows people in the state prison system. It is free. It includes inmates convicted in Jones County courts. You can search by name or offender number. The tool shows conviction details and current status.

The NC Department of Public Safety runs the offender database. It also handles probation and parole across the state. If someone was placed on community supervision after a Jones County conviction, DPS may have records. The NC Courts records page explains how to get court files from any county in North Carolina.

The Jones County Sheriff also keeps arrest records. These are separate from court files at the clerk office. If an arrest did not lead to formal charges, the court may not have a record of it. Contact the sheriff in Trenton for arrest logs and booking details.

Legal Aid for Jones County Records

Legal Aid of North Carolina helps Jones County residents who qualify based on income. They assist with expunction petitions and record corrections. Call their helpline to ask about services in Jones County.

Expunction is the legal process to clear a criminal record in North Carolina. The rules are in NCGS Section 15A-145 through Section 15A-150. If you were found not guilty, had charges dismissed, or completed a first-time offense program, you may qualify. You need the right form from the NC Courts forms page. File it at the Jones County clerk office in Trenton. A judge must approve each request before the record is removed.

Note: Filing an expunction petition in Jones County does not mean the record will be cleared. The judge reviews each case and decides whether to grant or deny the request based on the facts and the law.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Jones County. Criminal cases are filed where the offense took place. Check the address to find the right county for your search.