Find Felony Records in Burke County
Burke County felony records are stored at the courthouse in Morganton, North Carolina. The Clerk of Superior Court keeps all felony case files for Burke County. This includes charges, court dates, and final case outcomes. Burke County is part of Judicial District 25. You can search felony records at the clerk's office in person or through the NC eCourts portal online. This guide covers every method for checking Burke County felony records.
Burke County Courthouse Details
The Burke County Courthouse is at 110 N. Green Street in Morganton. All felony cases in Burke County are heard here. The building holds Superior Court, which handles felony trials, and District Court. The Clerk of Superior Court runs the records office. Staff can pull up any felony case on file in Burke County.
Morganton serves as the county seat. It sits in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The courthouse serves all towns in Burke County, such as Valdese, Drexel, and Glen Alpine. If a felony charge was filed anywhere in the county, the record is at this courthouse. The mailing address is PO Box 669, Morganton, NC 28680, which is useful if you want to send a record request by mail.
The NC Courts website provides a full page on the Burke County Courthouse. Take a look at that resource below.
View the Burke County Courthouse page on NC Courts.
The page includes hours, phone, and a map to the Burke County Courthouse in Morganton.
| Court |
Burke County Clerk of Superior Court 110 N. Green Street Morganton, NC 28655 Phone: (828) 438-5400 |
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| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | nccourts.gov/locations/burke-county |
How to Search Burke County Felony Records
You have two main options to search felony records in Burke County. The first is a free search at the courthouse. Walk into the clerk's office at 110 N. Green Street. Use the public access ACIS terminals. Type in a name or case number. The system shows charges, dates, and outcomes for felony cases in Burke County. No forms or fees are needed for this type of search.
The second option is a certified check. Fill out Form AOC-CR-314 and pay $25 to the Burke County clerk. This gives you a stamped record that is accepted by courts and other agencies. You can pay in person with cash, credit card, or money order. By mail, send a money order or certified check to the courthouse in Morganton.
For a statewide search that covers Burke County and every other county, contact the North Carolina SBI. The fee is $14, and you must submit fingerprints. This takes longer but covers the full state.
Note: Burke County joined the eCourts system as a Track 8 county on June 9, 2025.
Burke County Felony Cases Online
The NC eCourts portal gives you free access to Burke County felony case data from your home. Search by name, case number, or citation. The portal shows the charge, the court date, and the status of the case. It works for all 100 North Carolina counties.
Online results are not certified. They are helpful for a quick check on felony records in Burke County. If you need official copies, reach out to the clerk's office by phone or in person. The clerk's direct number is (828) 438-5400.
The Burke County contact directory lists every court office phone number. Below is a view of that page.
Check the Burke County court contact directory.
This resource shows numbers for the clerk, district attorney, and court judges in Burke County.
Burke County Felony Record Options
Free and certified felony checks serve different needs in Burke County. The free option at the ACIS terminal gives you a quick snapshot. It shows charges and results but has no official seal. This is good for personal use.
The certified check from the Burke County clerk carries an official stamp. It costs $25 per county. This is the option you want when a court or agency needs proof of a felony record. Each certified check covers only Burke County. If you need records from other counties, you must submit a form to each one or use the SBI statewide check at $14 with fingerprints.
Copy fees at the Burke County clerk's office are $0.25 per page for standard copies. Certified copies cost more. Call ahead to confirm the current fee for the type of copy you need.
Felony Expungement in Burke County
Some felony records in Burke County can be expunged under North Carolina law. Expungement removes the record from public access. Not every felony qualifies. It depends on the charge type, case outcome, and time since the case ended. Visit the SBI expungements page for full details on what qualifies.
To file for expungement in Burke County, bring your petition to the clerk's office in Morganton. A judge reviews the request. If approved, the felony record is sealed from public view in Burke County and in the statewide system. The process takes time. Expect several months from filing to a final decision.
Dismissed felony charges and acquittals often qualify for expungement right away. Certain nonviolent felony convictions may qualify after a waiting period set by North Carolina General Statutes. An attorney can help you figure out if your Burke County felony record is eligible.
Note: Expunged felony records will no longer show up in public searches of Burke County court data.
Other Burke County Record Tools
The NC Department of Adult Correction offers an offender search tool. It covers state prison and probation data going back to 1972. This does not include Burke County jail records. For jail data, contact the Burke County Sheriff's Office directly.
The NC Sex Offender Registry lets you search by name or location. The VINE system tracks offender custody status and sends alerts to registered victims in Burke County.
- Clerk of Superior Court: (828) 438-5400
- Superior Court Judges: (828) 438-5405
- District Court Judges: (828) 438-5410
- District Attorney: (828) 438-5415