Cabarrus County Felony Record Lookup
Cabarrus County felony records are held by the Clerk of Superior Court at the courthouse in Concord, North Carolina. The clerk maintains all felony case files for this growing county near Charlotte. Cabarrus County is in Judicial District 19. You can search felony records at the clerk's office, through the state eCourts site, or by mail. Whether you need a quick check or a certified copy, this guide shows you how to get felony records in Cabarrus County.
Cabarrus County Courthouse in Concord
The Cabarrus County Courthouse sits at 77 Union Street South in Concord. This is the sole location for all felony court matters in Cabarrus County. Superior Court handles felony trials here. The Clerk of Superior Court keeps every felony file for the county. You can visit the office to search records or pick up copies.
Concord is the county seat and one of the fastest growing cities in North Carolina. Cabarrus County also includes Kannapolis, Harrisburg, Mount Pleasant, and Midland. All felony cases from these areas are filed and stored at the courthouse in Concord. The clerk's office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Walk-ins are welcome during those hours for record searches.
The NC Courts website has a full page for the Cabarrus County Courthouse. Take a look at this page for hours and location details.
Visit the Cabarrus County Courthouse page on NC Courts.
This page gives you directions, parking info, and contact details for the courthouse in Concord.
| Court |
Cabarrus County Clerk of Superior Court 77 Union Street South Concord, NC 28025 Phone: (704) 262-5500 |
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| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | nccourts.gov/locations/cabarrus-county |
Note: Cabarrus County transitioned to eCourts as a Track 5 county on June 3, 2024.
Searching Cabarrus County Felony Records
The simplest way to search felony records in Cabarrus County is at the courthouse. The clerk's office has public ACIS terminals. These are free to use. Type in a name or case number. The results show felony charges, court dates, and case outcomes for Cabarrus County. No fee and no form are needed for this kind of search.
If you want a certified copy of a felony record from Cabarrus County, fill out Form AOC-CR-314. The cost is $25. You can submit the form at the clerk's office window or mail it to the courthouse at 77 Union Street South, Concord, NC 28025. In-person payment options include cash, credit card, and money order. By mail, only money orders and certified checks are accepted.
A certified felony record check covers only Cabarrus County. For records in other counties, file a separate request in each one. Or you can request a statewide check from the North Carolina SBI for $14 with fingerprints.
Cabarrus County Felony Cases Online
The NC eCourts portal is the state's online tool for court records. You can search Cabarrus County felony cases for free. Look up cases by party name, case number, or citation number. The portal shows charge details, hearing schedules, and case status.
Cabarrus County was part of an early track in the eCourts rollout. The system is now live across all 100 counties. Online results from the portal are not certified. They are fine for a quick look at felony records in Cabarrus County. For official documents, go to the clerk's office or call (704) 262-5500.
Below is a view of the Cabarrus County contact directory on the NC Courts site.
See the Cabarrus County court contact directory.
The directory lists direct phone numbers for the clerk, judges, district attorney, and public defender in Cabarrus County.
Certified Felony Checks in Cabarrus County
The free ACIS search at the Cabarrus County courthouse shows basic felony data. It is not an official document. It has no seal or signature. Use it when you just need to confirm if a felony case exists in Cabarrus County.
The certified check from the clerk is the official record. It costs $25 and requires Form AOC-CR-314. The clerk stamps it with the court seal. This is what courts, agencies, and legal offices accept as proof. Each certified check covers one county. The SBI statewide check at $14 with fingerprints covers all North Carolina counties at once, including Cabarrus County.
Note: Processing times for certified felony record checks in Cabarrus County vary, so call the clerk's office to ask about current turnaround.
Felony Expungement in Cabarrus County
North Carolina allows certain felony records to be expunged. This removes them from public view. The rules vary by charge type and case outcome. Not every felony qualifies. You can learn more on the SBI expungements page.
To seek expungement of a felony record in Cabarrus County, file a petition at the clerk's office in Concord. A judge will review your request. If the court grants it, the record is sealed in both the Cabarrus County system and the statewide database. Dismissed charges and not guilty verdicts are often the easiest to expunge. Some nonviolent felony convictions can be expunged after a waiting period under North Carolina General Statutes.
The process takes months. Plan ahead if you need the expungement done by a certain date. A lawyer can help speed things along and make sure your filing is correct.
Cabarrus County Criminal Record Tools
Several state tools can help you search for records tied to Cabarrus County. The NC Department of Adult Correction offender search covers state prison and probation data back to 1972. It does not include Cabarrus County jail data.
Check the NC Sex Offender Registry to search by name or area. The VINE notification system lets you track offender custody changes in Cabarrus County.
- Clerk of Superior Court: (704) 262-5500
- Superior Court Judges: (704) 262-5505
- District Attorney: (704) 262-5515
- Public Defender: (704) 262-5520
- Register of Deeds: (704) 920-2112