Caldwell County Felony Records Search
Caldwell County felony records are on file at the courthouse in Lenoir, North Carolina. The Clerk of Superior Court in Caldwell County handles all felony case documents, from the initial charge through the final outcome. Caldwell County falls in Judicial District 37. You can look up these records at the clerk's office or through the state online portal. This page explains all the ways to access felony records in Caldwell County.
Caldwell County Courthouse in Lenoir
The Caldwell County Courthouse is at 216 Main Street NW in Lenoir. This is where all felony cases are filed and tried. The clerk's office is inside this building. It keeps every felony record for the county. You can walk in and ask for help with a record search during business hours.
Lenoir is the county seat of Caldwell County. The county sits in the foothills along the edge of the Blue Ridge. Towns like Granite Falls, Hudson, Cajah's Mountain, and Gamewell are also part of Caldwell County. All felony charges from these places go through the courthouse in Lenoir. The clerk's staff can search by name or case number and print copies for you on the spot.
The NC Courts website has a page with full details on the Caldwell County Courthouse.
Visit the Caldwell County Courthouse page on NC Courts.
The page shows the address, hours, and contact info for the Caldwell County court.
| Court |
Caldwell County Clerk of Superior Court 216 Main Street NW Lenoir, NC 28645 Phone: (828) 759-3500 |
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| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | nccourts.gov/locations/caldwell-county |
How to Check Felony Records in Caldwell County
The free way to check felony records in Caldwell County is at the ACIS terminal in the clerk's office. Walk into the courthouse in Lenoir. The terminal lets you search by name or case number. Results show felony charges, filing dates, and dispositions. There is no fee and no form to fill out for this search.
For a certified felony record from Caldwell County, you need Form AOC-CR-314. The fee is $25. Submit the form at the clerk's window or mail it to 216 Main Street NW, Lenoir, NC 28645. In-person payments include cash, credit card, and money order. Mail payments must be by money order or certified check. The clerk signs and stamps the result to make it official.
The North Carolina SBI runs a statewide check for $14 with fingerprints. This covers all 100 counties, not just Caldwell County. It takes longer to process than a local check.
Note: Caldwell County moved to the eCourts system as a Track 8 county on June 9, 2025.
Caldwell County Felony Records Online
The NC eCourts portal lets you search Caldwell County felony records for free from any computer or phone. Enter a name, case number, or citation. The portal displays charge details, hearing dates, and case status. It covers every county in North Carolina.
Results from the portal are not certified. They are useful for a quick check on Caldwell County felony cases. If you need an official document with a court seal, contact the clerk at (828) 759-3500 or visit the courthouse in Lenoir.
Caldwell County also has a Family Court office that handles matters like custody and child support at (828) 759-3515. That office does not handle felony records. All felony case searches go through the Clerk of Superior Court.
The eCourts portal also lets you look at court calendars. This helps if you want to know when a felony case in Caldwell County is scheduled for a hearing. You can search by judge, date, or courtroom. The calendar feature is free, just like the case search. This makes it a useful tool for anyone tracking a felony case in Caldwell County.
Certified Felony Records in Caldwell County
The ACIS terminal at the Caldwell County courthouse is free. It shows felony data without an official seal. Use it when you want a quick answer about a case. It is not an official document.
The certified check costs $25 and comes with the court seal. This is what you need for legal proceedings or official requests. Each certified check covers Caldwell County alone. For records from multiple counties at once, use the SBI statewide check. That costs $14 but requires fingerprints and takes several weeks.
Standard copy fees at the Caldwell County clerk's office are $0.25 per page. Certified copies cost more. Call the clerk to check the current rate before your visit.
Note: The clerk's office in Caldwell County cannot process credit cards by mail, only in person.
Felony Expungement in Caldwell County
Certain felony records in Caldwell County may qualify for expungement. Expungement erases the record from public view. Dismissed charges and not guilty outcomes are often eligible. Some nonviolent felony convictions can be expunged after a wait period under North Carolina General Statutes.
File your expungement petition at the clerk's office in Lenoir. A judge reviews it. If approved, the felony record is removed from Caldwell County files and the statewide database. The SBI expungements page has more on the process and what records qualify. The timeline from filing to decision can stretch several months, so start early.
Talk to a lawyer if you are unsure whether your Caldwell County felony record qualifies. Legal aid groups in the region sometimes offer free help to people with low income. The clerk's office can also provide the forms you need to get started.
Caldwell County Criminal Record Resources
Other state tools connect to felony record data in Caldwell County. The NC Department of Adult Correction offender search covers state prison and probation records back to 1972. It does not include Caldwell County jail records.
The NC Sex Offender Registry is free to search by name or zip code. The VINE notification system allows crime victims to track offender status in Caldwell County and all of North Carolina.
- Clerk of Superior Court: (828) 759-3500
- Family Court: (828) 759-3515
- NC SBI Background Checks: (919) 582-8660