Carteret County Felony Records
Carteret County felony records are filed at the courthouse in Morehead City, North Carolina. The Clerk of Superior Court stores all felony case data for this coastal county. Carteret County sits in Judicial District 4 and serves the Crystal Coast region. You can look up felony records at the clerk's office in person, by mail, or through the state eCourts portal online. This page covers every way to search and get felony records in Carteret County.
Carteret County Courthouse in Morehead City
The Carteret County Courthouse is at 300 S. Marine Boulevard in Morehead City. This building handles all felony cases for the county. Superior Court hears felony trials here. The Clerk of Superior Court maintains all felony records for Carteret County. The mailing address is PO Box 1091, Morehead City, NC 28557.
Morehead City is the county seat. Carteret County stretches along the coast and includes Beaufort, Atlantic Beach, Emerald Isle, and Cape Lookout. Felony cases from all parts of the county are filed here. The courthouse serves a mix of year-round residents and seasonal visitors. The clerk's office is open each weekday and handles walk-in record requests.
The NC Courts site shows detailed info for the Carteret County Courthouse. Here is a look at that resource.
View the Carteret County Courthouse on NC Courts.
This page lists hours, phone, and parking details for the Carteret County Courthouse.
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Carteret County Clerk of Superior Court 300 S. Marine Boulevard Morehead City, NC 28557 Phone: (252) 504-2300 |
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| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | nccourts.gov/locations/carteret-county |
How to Search Carteret County Felony Records
The free way to search felony records in Carteret County is at the ACIS terminal inside the clerk's office. Walk into the courthouse at 300 S. Marine Boulevard. The ACIS system lets you search by defendant name or case number. It shows charges, dates, and case results for felony cases in Carteret County. There is no fee.
A certified felony record check from Carteret County costs $25. You fill out Form AOC-CR-314. Submit it to the clerk's office or mail it to PO Box 1091, Morehead City, NC 28557. In-person payment options are cash, credit card, or money order. By mail, use a money order or certified check only. The clerk stamps the result with the court seal.
The NC SBI runs a statewide check for $14 with fingerprints. This covers all 100 counties in one search. It takes more time than a local Carteret County check but gives broader results.
Note: Carteret County transitioned to the eCourts system as a Track 4 county on April 29, 2024.
Carteret County Felony Records Online
Use the NC eCourts portal to search Carteret County felony records online for free. Enter a name, case number, or citation number. The portal shows charge info, hearing dates, and case status. This works from any device with internet.
Online results are not certified. They work well for a fast check on felony cases in Carteret County. For official documents, contact the clerk's office at (252) 504-2300. The eCourts system now covers all North Carolina counties.
The Carteret County contact directory on the NC Courts site lists every court office phone number. See that page below.
Check the Carteret County court contact directory.
This directory has numbers for the clerk, judges, and the district attorney in Carteret County.
Certified and Free Felony Searches
Carteret County provides two felony record search options. The free ACIS terminal at the courthouse is quick. It shows basic case data without an official seal. This suits personal inquiries.
The certified check costs $25 per county. It carries the court seal and the clerk's signature. Courts and government offices accept this as proof of a felony record. Each certified check covers only Carteret County. For a broader search, the SBI statewide check at $14 with fingerprints covers all of North Carolina in one request.
Copy fees at the Carteret County clerk's office are $0.25 per page for plain copies. Certified copies are more. Call ahead to confirm current fees at (252) 504-2300.
Note: The Carteret County clerk handles both in-person and mailed requests during regular office hours Monday through Friday.
Felony Expungement in Carteret County
North Carolina law allows certain felony records to be expunged. Expungement removes the record from public access. Not all charges qualify. Dismissed cases and acquittals are often eligible. Some nonviolent felony convictions can be cleared after a waiting period under the North Carolina General Statutes.
To start an expungement in Carteret County, file a petition at the clerk's office in Morehead City. A judge reviews the petition and makes the final call. If granted, the felony record is removed from Carteret County files and from the statewide database. More information on the process is on the SBI expungements page.
The timeline for expungement in Carteret County can stretch several months. Start early if you have a deadline. A lawyer can guide you through the filing and court hearing.
Note: Once a felony record is expunged in Carteret County, it will not appear in ACIS or eCourts searches.
Carteret County Criminal Record Resources
Beyond the clerk's office, other state tools can help you find records tied to Carteret County. The NC Department of Adult Correction offender search goes back to 1972. It covers state prison and probation data but not Carteret County jail records.
The NC Sex Offender Registry is free and searchable by name or location. Use it to look up offenders in the Morehead City area or anywhere in Carteret County. The VINE notification system sends custody change alerts to registered victims in Carteret County and across North Carolina. Sign up for free to get updates by phone, email, or text.
- Clerk of Superior Court: (252) 504-2300
- Superior Court Judges: (252) 504-2305
- District Court Judges: (252) 504-2310
- District Attorney: (252) 504-2315