Pasquotank County Criminal History

Pasquotank County criminal history records are held at the Clerk of Superior Court in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Katherine Cartwright serves as clerk. The county is in the 1st Judicial District. Elizabeth City is the county seat and the largest town. The courthouse on East Main Street is the sole court location for Pasquotank County. Criminal records are open to the public. You can search by name or case number in person or through state tools.

Pasquotank County Clerk of Court

Katherine Cartwright is the Clerk of Superior Court in Pasquotank County. The office is at 206 East Main Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909. You can also write to PO Box 449, Elizabeth City, NC 27909. The phone number is (252) 331-4600. Pasquotank County is in the 1st Judicial District.

The clerk handles all criminal case files. You can go to the courthouse during business hours. Ask for a criminal history search. Give a full name. Staff will look for matching cases. You can view files at the courthouse. Copies are available for a fee. Certified copies cost $25 in Pasquotank County. Under NCGS § 132-1, court records are public. Anyone can ask to see them. Bring a valid ID when you visit.

Pasquotank County sits in the northeast corner of North Carolina. Elizabeth City serves as a hub for several nearby counties. The courthouse handles a steady flow of cases. Staff are used to record requests and can help you find what you need.

The image above shows the Pasquotank County court where criminal history records are maintained.

Searching Pasquotank County Criminal History

There are a few ways to search criminal records in Pasquotank County. The North Carolina eCourts portal is a free online tool. It covers all 100 counties. You can look up cases by name or case number. It shows charges, dates, and outcomes. It does not give certified copies. It does provide basic case data right away.

For a full search, visit the courthouse at 206 East Main Street in Elizabeth City. Ask the clerk's staff for a criminal record search. They will pull files that match the name you give. You can view the records. Ask for copies if you need them. Certified copies cost $25. Plain copies are less. Pay by check or money order to the Pasquotank County Clerk's Office.

You can also get a statewide check from the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. Under NCGS § 114-19, the fee is $25. You submit a form and fingerprints. Results come from all counties. This is a solid choice if you need records from Pasquotank County and other parts of the state.

Note: Online portals may not show sealed or expunged records from Pasquotank County. The clerk can provide a more thorough search.

Pasquotank County Record Fees

Pasquotank County follows the state fee schedule for record copies. Certified copies of criminal records cost $25. This rate is set by state law. Plain copies cost less per page. NCGS § 132-6.2 governs copy fees for public records. The clerk collects payment when you make the request.

You can view criminal history files at the courthouse at no charge. You only pay for copies you take with you. Certified copies have a seal and signature. They are needed for legal use. Plain copies work for personal reference. Call (252) 331-4600 to confirm payment methods before you visit Pasquotank County.

Criminal Record Types in Pasquotank County

Criminal history files in Pasquotank County hold many types of documents. Each case starts with the charges. The file grows as the case moves through court. The clerk keeps everything. You can view any part that is not sealed or expunged.

A file in Pasquotank County may include:

• Arrest warrants and citations
• Charges from the district attorney
• Court orders and motions
• Plea agreements or trial results
• Sentencing and probation details

Some records may have been expunged under NCGS § 15A-145 through § 15A-150. An expunged record is removed from public view. The clerk cannot show it. If a record you expect to find is not there, it may have been cleared by a judge in Pasquotank County. The NC Courts expunction page explains how the process works.

Note: Juvenile records in Pasquotank County are sealed. You need a court order to view them.

State Tools for Pasquotank County

Several state tools help with criminal history searches in Pasquotank County. The NC Offender Search is free. It shows people in the prison system. This includes those convicted in Pasquotank County. You search by name or number.

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety runs the offender search. It also manages probation and parole records. If someone was put on supervision after a conviction in Pasquotank County, that may show in DPS data. The NC Courts records page explains how to get files from any county.

The Pasquotank County Sheriff also keeps arrest records. These are separate from court files. Contact the sheriff for arrest details that did not lead to a court case. Arrest logs show dates, charges, and booking data for events in Pasquotank County.

Legal Aid for Criminal Records

Legal Aid of North Carolina serves Pasquotank County. They help people who qualify based on income. Services include expunction petitions and record corrections. Call their helpline to ask about help in Elizabeth City.

Expunction clears a criminal record in North Carolina. If charges were dropped, you were found not guilty, or you completed a first-offense program, you may qualify. The rules are in NCGS § 15A-145 through § 15A-150. The Pasquotank County clerk has the forms. File them at the courthouse on East Main Street. A judge must approve the expunction.

The NC Courts forms page has all the paperwork you need. Download and print at no cost. Fill them out and bring them to the Pasquotank County clerk's office in Elizabeth City.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Pasquotank County. Criminal cases are filed in the county where the offense took place. Check the address of the incident to find the right county.