Bladen County Felony Court Records
Bladen County felony records are kept at the courthouse in Elizabethtown, North Carolina. The Clerk of Superior Court is the official keeper of all criminal case files in this southeastern county. Bladen County is part of Judicial District 13, and its felony cases are tried in Superior Court. You can search for records at the clerk's office in person or through the state's online court system. This guide covers how to look up felony records in Bladen County, what the process looks like, and which resources you can use to find the case data you need.
Bladen County Courthouse Details
The Bladen County Courthouse in Elizabethtown holds all judicial offices and courtrooms for the county. Superior Court sessions for felony cases take place here, along with District Court hearings for lesser charges. The Clerk of Superior Court is on the main floor. This is where you go for record searches, certified copies, and questions about court files.
| Address | 106 W. Broad Street, Elizabethtown, NC 28337 |
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| Mailing Address | PO Box 268, Elizabethtown, NC 28337 |
| Phone | (910) 872-7200 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Judicial District | 13 |
The Bladen County page on NC Courts lists court calendars, local rules, and contact details for all offices in the building.
How to Search Felony Records in Bladen County
You can search Bladen County felony records in person or online. At the courthouse, the clerk's office has public access terminals. These are free. Enter a name or case number, and you will see charges, court dates, and outcomes. If you want to review the full file, ask the clerk's staff to pull it.
Online, the NC eCourts portal lets you search court records from any device. Type in a name and filter by Bladen County. You will see felony charges, hearing dates, and case results. Basic online searches are free. The portal covers cases from across North Carolina, so you can check other counties at the same time.
For a certified copy of a felony record, go to the Clerk of Superior Court in Elizabethtown. The fee is $25. Bring a photo ID and be ready to pay with cash, check, or money order.
Note: Bladen County courthouse hours start at 8:30 AM, half an hour later than many other courthouses in the state.
Felony Case Process in Bladen County
A felony case in Bladen County begins with an arrest or a grand jury indictment. From there, the case enters Superior Court. Hearings, motions, and plea talks follow. If no deal is reached, the case goes to trial. The judge or jury decides guilt, and the judge sets the sentence.
Common felony charges in Bladen County include drug offenses, burglary, and assault with a deadly weapon. Each charge carries a class under North Carolina General Statutes. The class sets the sentence range. All documents produced during the case become part of the public file at the Bladen County Courthouse. The arrest report, indictment, plea agreement, and final judgment are all open for public review unless a judge has sealed them.
Bladen County Criminal Record Checks
The clerk's office in Bladen County runs local criminal record checks. A local check covers all charges filed in this county for a given name. It costs $25 and gives you a certified document with the court seal. You need a valid photo ID to request this. The report shows felonies, misdemeanors, and any other criminal filings.
For a statewide search, use the NC State Bureau of Investigation. The SBI is the central source for criminal data in North Carolina. Their service line is (919) 582-8660. A statewide check pulls records from every county, giving a more complete picture than a single-county search in Bladen County.
The Bladen County contact directory has phone numbers for every court office. The Clerk of Superior Court is at (910) 872-7200. The District Attorney is at (910) 872-7205. The Public Defender is at (910) 872-7210. These offices can help direct your felony record request.
The Bladen County Courthouse listing is shown on the NC Courts website.
This page has the address, hours, and court calendar links for Bladen County.
Expunctions and Bladen County Records
Some felony records in Bladen County can be expunged. An expunction clears the record from public view. The person must file a petition at the courthouse. A judge reviews the case and decides if it meets the requirements under state law.
The NC SBI expungement page explains which charges can be removed. Download the petition form, AOC-CR-314, from the NC Courts forms page. If the judge approves, the felony record is erased from both the Bladen County files and the statewide database.
Additional Bladen County Record Resources
The NC Department of Adult Correction runs a free offender search that covers state prisons and probation. The database dates back to 1972. It does not include county jail inmates. If someone was convicted of a felony in Bladen County and sent to a state facility, they will appear in this tool.
The Bladen County Sheriff's Office at 205 E. King Street in Elizabethtown keeps arrest records and incident reports. Their phone number is (910) 862-8141. Active warrants can be checked through the sheriff's office as well. For felony court records, though, the Clerk of Superior Court is the right office to contact.
Victims of crime in Bladen County can sign up for VINE alerts. This free service sends phone, email, or text updates when an offender is released or moved. VINE covers all North Carolina correctional facilities.
The contact directory for Bladen County courts is available from the NC Courts site.
Use this directory to reach the right office in the Bladen County Courthouse before making a felony record request.
Note: The Bladen County Sheriff's Office handles arrest records and warrants, while the Clerk of Superior Court manages all court case files and certified record checks.