Access Camden County Felony Records
Camden County felony records are maintained by the Clerk of Superior Court in Camden, North Carolina. Camden County is one of the smallest counties in the state, located in the northeastern corner near the Virginia border. It is part of Judicial District 1. The clerk's office stores all felony case files, charges, and case results. You can search Camden County felony records in person at the courthouse or online through the eCourts portal. Here is what you need to know.
Camden County Courthouse Information
The Camden County Courthouse is at 117 N. Main Street in Camden. All felony cases in the county are handled here. The Clerk of Superior Court keeps every felony record on file. The mailing address is PO Box 219, Camden, NC 27921. You can send record requests by mail to that address.
Camden is a small town that serves as the county seat. The courthouse is compact but handles the same range of cases as larger counties. Superior Court hears all felony matters in Camden County. The clerk's staff can look up records by name or by case number. Because Camden County has a smaller caseload, wait times at the clerk's office tend to be short.
The NC Courts site has a page for the Camden County Courthouse with full details.
See the Camden County Courthouse page on NC Courts.
The page covers the courthouse address, hours, and directions for visitors to Camden County.
| Court |
Camden County Clerk of Superior Court 117 N. Main Street Camden, NC 27921 Phone: (252) 338-1919 |
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| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | nccourts.gov/locations/camden-county |
Note: Camden County was a Track 3 county and transitioned to eCourts on February 5, 2024.
Felony Record Searches in Camden County
To search felony records in Camden County for free, visit the clerk's office at the courthouse. Public ACIS terminals let you look up felony cases by name or case number at no cost. The system shows charge information, court dates, and final outcomes. No form or fee is required for this type of search at the Camden County courthouse.
For a certified felony record check in Camden County, fill out Form AOC-CR-314 and pay $25. Hand it to the clerk in person or mail it to PO Box 219, Camden, NC 27921. Payment in person can be cash, credit card, or money order. Mail payments must be by money order or certified check only.
The North Carolina SBI offers a statewide felony check for $14. You submit fingerprints. This covers all counties including Camden County but takes longer.
Camden County Felony Records Online
The NC eCourts portal is the free online tool for searching Camden County felony records. You can search from home by entering a name, case number, or citation. The portal shows the charge, hearing dates, and case status for felony cases in Camden County.
Camden County joined the eCourts system early as a Track 3 county. The portal now covers all 100 counties. Results you find online are not certified. They are good for a quick check. For official copies with the court seal, contact the Camden County clerk at (252) 338-1919.
Camden County shares Judicial District 1 with several neighboring counties in the northeast part of the state. The eCourts portal lets you search across all of these counties in one place. This is helpful if someone has lived in more than one county in the area. You can check Pasquotank, Currituck, and Camden County all from the same search screen without filing separate requests.
Free and Certified Felony Checks
Camden County gives you two paths to felony records. The free ACIS terminal at the courthouse is the fast option. It shows basic case data with no official stamp. Good for personal use. No forms required.
The certified option costs $25 and uses Form AOC-CR-314. The clerk stamps it with the court seal. This is what courts and other agencies will accept as proof. Each certified check covers only Camden County. If you need a broader search, the SBI statewide check is $14 with fingerprints. That one covers all 100 North Carolina counties at once.
Standard copies at the Camden County clerk's office cost $0.25 per page. Certified copies carry an added fee. Call ahead to confirm the latest rates.
Note: Processing time for certified checks at the Camden County clerk's office may vary depending on the volume of requests.
Felony Expungement in Camden County
Some felony records in Camden County can be removed from public view through expungement. North Carolina law sets the rules for which records qualify. Dismissed charges and acquittals are often eligible. Certain nonviolent felony convictions may also qualify after a waiting period defined in the North Carolina General Statutes.
To begin the process, file a petition at the Camden County clerk's office at 117 N. Main Street. A judge reviews and decides the case. If the court grants the request, the felony record is sealed in Camden County and in the statewide system. The SBI expungements page provides more details on eligible charges and the steps involved. Expect the process to take several months from start to finish.
An attorney can help you figure out if your Camden County felony record qualifies. The clerk's office can give you the correct forms. Legal aid groups in northeastern North Carolina may offer free help to those who meet income requirements.
Camden County Criminal Record Resources
The NC Department of Adult Correction has an offender search covering state prison and probation data back to 1972. This tool does not include Camden County jail data. For that, reach out to the Camden County Sheriff's Office.
The NC Sex Offender Registry lets you look up offenders by name or zip code. The VINE system sends alerts to registered victims about offender custody changes in Camden County and statewide.
- Clerk of Superior Court: (252) 338-1919
- Mailing: PO Box 219, Camden, NC 27921
- NC SBI Background Checks: (919) 582-8660