Access Concord Felony Records
Concord felony records are kept at the Cabarrus County Courthouse. Concord is the county seat and sits just northeast of Charlotte. All felony cases in Concord go through Cabarrus County Superior Court. The clerk of court stores case files and provides public access. You can search records through the NC eCourts portal online or visit the courthouse in person. Most felony records are open to the public under state law.
Concord Felony Court Information
The Cabarrus County Courthouse handles all felony cases for Concord. Superior Court sits here. The building is on Union Street South in downtown Concord. The clerk of court office is inside and open to walk-in visitors during business hours.
| Court | Cabarrus County Clerk of Superior Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 77 Union Street South Concord, NC 28025 |
| Phone | (704) 262-5500 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
The courthouse is in the heart of downtown Concord. Parking is available on nearby streets and in lots close to the building. Security screens all visitors at the entrance. A valid photo ID is required. Leave weapons and large bags at home. The clerk staff can help you find case files and make copies of Concord felony records during operating hours.
Public access terminals sit in the clerk office area. These let you search Cabarrus County case data at no cost. The terminals pull from the same system the clerk uses. You can look up names, case numbers, charges, and outcomes. No appointment is needed.
Note: Public access terminals at the Cabarrus County Courthouse are free to use and available during all business hours.
Search Concord Felony Records Online
The NC eCourts portal is the main online tool for searching Concord felony records. It covers all of Cabarrus County. Type in a name or case number and you will see charges, court dates, and case status. The service is free for basic lookups.
The NC Courts records page has more detail on which records are public and how to get copies. Adult felony cases in Concord are public. Sealed cases and juvenile records are not. Expunged records will not show up in any search. For certified copies of documents, you must contact the clerk of court at (704) 262-5500 or go to the courthouse.
Here is a screenshot from the Concord Police Department website, which provides details on the department and its services.
The CPD website lists contact details, report request steps, and general information about law enforcement in Concord. Police records tie into the felony case files at the Cabarrus County Courthouse.
Concord Police and Felony Cases
The Concord Police Department provides law enforcement for the city. CPD is a full-service agency with about 188 officers. Divisions include Patrol and Operations, Criminal Investigations, Special Operations, Mounted Patrol, and K-9 units. When CPD makes a felony arrest, the case goes to Cabarrus County Superior Court.
CPD headquarters is at 135 Concord Parkway South, Concord, NC 28025. The non-emergency number is 704-920-5000. The Records Division handles incident and accident reports. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
The Concord public records page explains how to submit requests for city records. Requests can be made online, by mail, or in person. The City Clerk's Office is at PO Box 308, Concord, NC 28026.
Here is a screenshot from the Concord public records request page, which explains the process for getting city records.
This page covers city-level records. For felony court records, the Cabarrus County Courthouse is the right source. Police reports from CPD become part of the evidence file in a felony case at the courthouse.
Felony Background Checks in Concord
A criminal background check for Concord felony records costs $25. Fill out Form AOC-CR-314 and submit it at the Cabarrus County Courthouse. The clerk sends it to the NC SBI for a statewide check. Results come by mail and cover all 100 counties.
Free search options are available too. The public terminals at the courthouse let you search local case data. The NC eCourts portal does the same from home. Neither gives you a certified report, but both work well for quick lookups of Concord felony records. The NC Courts background check page explains each method in detail.
Concord Felony Record Expungement
Some felony records in Concord can be expunged. You file a petition with the Cabarrus County Clerk of Superior Court. The NC Courts forms page has the forms. There is no filing fee. A judge reviews each petition and decides.
Dismissed cases and not guilty verdicts are the most likely to be granted. Certain convictions may qualify after a waiting period. The NC SBI expungement page lists the criteria. Violent crimes and sex offenses face strict limits under North Carolina General Statutes. Once granted, the record is cleared from public databases. It will not show in the eCourts portal or at the courthouse terminals.
Note: An expunged Concord felony record is removed from all public access points, including both online and in-person search tools.
Concord Felony Case Steps
A felony case in Concord starts with an arrest by CPD or another agency in Cabarrus County. The suspect has a first appearance before a magistrate. A grand jury then reviews the case. If they indict, the matter goes to Superior Court at the Cabarrus County Courthouse on Union Street South.
Each stage creates records. The arrest report, indictment, motions, and judgment all become part of the case file. These are public under North Carolina law. You can view them at the courthouse or search them online. Concord felony records remain on file unless a judge orders them sealed or expunged. The NC Department of Adult Correction tracks inmates after sentencing. Their free offender search tool covers all state prisons and is separate from the court records at the Cabarrus County Courthouse.
Felony Case Alerts in Concord
Victims of felony crimes in Concord can track cases using VINE. It is free. The system sends alerts by phone, email, or text when an offender's custody status changes. VINE covers all of North Carolina, including Cabarrus County facilities.
The NC Sex Offender Registry lets you search for offenders near Concord. Use a name, address, or zip code. The data comes from the NC SBI and stays up to date. Both VINE and the registry are open to the public at all times and do not require a login.
Cabarrus County Felony Records
Concord is the county seat of Cabarrus County. All felony cases from the city go through the Cabarrus County court system. The county page has more details on the courthouse, record request steps, fees, and other tools for searching records.