Search Bertie County Felony Records

Bertie County felony records are stored at the courthouse in Windsor, North Carolina. This rural county in the northeastern part of the state is part of Judicial District 2. The Clerk of Superior Court in Bertie County handles all criminal case files and makes them available to the public. Bertie County moved to the eCourts system in early 2024, so many records can now be searched online. This page covers how to find felony records in Bertie County, what to expect at the courthouse, and which tools can help with your search.

Bertie County Courthouse Information

The Bertie County Courthouse is on Market Street in Windsor. Both Superior Court and District Court sessions are held here. Felony cases go through Superior Court. The Clerk of Superior Court keeps all court records, and the office is open to the public during normal business hours. The building also houses the District Attorney and other court staff.

Bertie County was a Track 3 county and joined the eCourts system on February 5, 2024. This means most recent felony records are in the statewide digital platform. Older paper files are still at the clerk's office in Windsor.

How to Find Felony Records in Bertie County

You can search Bertie County felony records in two ways. The first is a trip to the courthouse in Windsor. The clerk's office has public access terminals that are free to use. Type in a name or case number and the system shows you charges, court dates, and case results. Staff can pull paper files for you if you need to see the full record.

The second way is the NC eCourts portal online. Since Bertie County has been on eCourts since February 2024, its felony data is well loaded into the system. Search by a person's name and filter by county. Basic searches cost nothing. You can view case details from any device.

For a certified copy, visit the clerk's office. The fee is $25. Bring a photo ID. The certified report carries the court seal and lists all criminal charges on file for that person in Bertie County.

Felony Cases in Bertie County

Bertie County is a small county, and its felony caseload is lighter than bigger areas. Still, the same rules apply. A felony case begins with an arrest or a grand jury indictment. It then moves into Superior Court for hearings and a possible trial. Drug charges, break-ins, and assault are among the most common felony filings in Bertie County.

Each felony has a class under North Carolina General Statutes. The class determines the sentence range. All case documents become part of the public record at the Bertie County Courthouse unless a judge orders the file sealed. The arrest report, indictment, motions, and final judgment are all open to public view.

Note: Bertie County shares its Judicial District 2 with other eastern North Carolina counties, so judges may rotate through the district on a regular schedule.

Bertie County Criminal Background Checks

A criminal record check at the Bertie County Courthouse pulls up all charges filed locally. This is a county-level search. The Clerk of Superior Court runs the check and gives you a certified document for $25. It lists felonies, misdemeanors, and any other charges. You need a valid photo ID.

For a search that covers the entire state, the NC State Bureau of Investigation is the right place. The SBI keeps criminal data from all 100 counties. Their customer service line is (919) 582-8660. A statewide check gives a wider view but takes more time than a local search at the Bertie County clerk's window.

The NC Courts records page also has info on how to access court records across the state. It covers criminal background checks, how to get copies, and how the eCourts system works for public searches.

The Bertie County Courthouse listing is shown on the NC Courts website.

This page provides the courthouse address, phone, hours, and links to court schedules for Bertie County.

Expunctions of Bertie County Felony Records

North Carolina law allows some felony records to be expunged. An expunction wipes the record from public view. You start the process by filing a petition at the Bertie County Courthouse. A judge then reviews the case to decide if it qualifies.

The NC SBI expungement page lists the charges that may be eligible. You can download form AOC-CR-314 from the NC Courts forms page to start your petition. If the judge grants the expunction, the felony record is removed from Bertie County files and from the statewide database. It will no longer appear in public searches at the courthouse or online.

More Resources for Bertie County Records

The NC Department of Adult Correction has a free offender search. This tool covers state prisons and probation records going back to 1972. It does not show county jail data. If a person was convicted of a felony in Bertie County and sent to state prison, they will appear in this database.

Victims of felony crimes in Bertie County can track an offender through VINE. This free service sends alerts by phone, email, or text when an offender is released, moved, or has a change in status. VINE covers all North Carolina facilities and is a useful tool for anyone tied to a case in Bertie County.

The NC Sex Offender Registry is a public search tool maintained by the SBI. You can look up registered offenders by name or by location. Local sheriffs provide the data, and the registry covers all of Bertie County and the rest of the state.

Note: The state offender search from the Department of Adult Correction does not include inmates in the Bertie County detention center or people on local probation.