Chatham County Felony Record Access
Chatham County felony records are kept by the Clerk of Superior Court at the courthouse in Pittsboro, North Carolina. This fast-growing county sits in the central part of the state, just south of the Triangle area. Chatham County is in Judicial District 18. The clerk stores all felony case files, from initial charges through final disposition. You can search these records in person, by mail, or online through the eCourts portal. Here is how to get felony records in Chatham County.
Chatham County Courthouse in Pittsboro
The Chatham County Courthouse is at 40 East Chatham Street in Pittsboro. All felony cases for the county are filed and tried here. Superior Court handles felony matters. The Clerk of Superior Court keeps all felony files for Chatham County. The mailing address is PO Box 1256, Pittsboro, NC 27312.
Pittsboro is the county seat of Chatham County. The county has grown fast in recent years with new towns like Briar Chapel and Chatham Park joining the area. Siler City is the other main town. All felony charges from anywhere in Chatham County end up at the courthouse in Pittsboro. The clerk's office is open weekdays for walk-in record searches and copy requests.
Chatham County also has a Justice Center at 197 East Chatham Street in Pittsboro. It holds extra courtrooms and offices. However, all felony record requests go through the Clerk of Superior Court at the main courthouse.
The NC Courts site has a full page for the Chatham County Courthouse.
Visit the Chatham County Courthouse page on NC Courts.
This page provides the address, hours, phone, and other key details for the Chatham County court.
| Court |
Chatham County Clerk of Superior Court 40 East Chatham Street Pittsboro, NC 27312 Phone: (919) 545-3500 |
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| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | nccourts.gov/locations/chatham-county |
Note: Chatham County moved to the eCourts system as a Track 4 county on April 29, 2024.
Searching Chatham County Felony Records
The free option for searching felony records in Chatham County is the ACIS terminal at the courthouse. Head to the clerk's office at 40 East Chatham Street in Pittsboro. The ACIS system lets you search by name or case number. It shows felony charges, dates, and dispositions for Chatham County cases. There is no cost and no form needed.
For a certified check, use Form AOC-CR-314. The fee is $25. Submit it at the clerk's office window or mail it to PO Box 1256, Pittsboro, NC 27312. Pay in person with cash, credit card, or money order. Mail payments must be by money order or certified check. The clerk stamps the record with the court seal.
The NC SBI handles statewide checks for $14 with fingerprints. This covers all 100 counties. It takes longer than a local Chatham County search but is more thorough for people who have lived in multiple places.
Chatham County Felony Records Online
The NC eCourts portal is the state's free online search tool. You can look up Chatham County felony records from any device with internet. Search by party name, case number, or citation. Results show charges, court dates, and case status.
Portal results are not certified. They work for a quick check on Chatham County felony cases. For official certified records, call the clerk at (919) 545-3500 or visit in Pittsboro. The eCourts system is live across all North Carolina counties.
The portal also shows court calendars for Chatham County. You can see when felony hearings are set, which courtroom they are in, and which judge will hear the case. This helps if you are tracking a case or planning a visit to the courthouse in Pittsboro.
Certified Felony Records in Chatham County
The ACIS terminal at the Chatham County courthouse is free but not official. It gives you basic felony data without a court seal. Use it when you need a fast answer.
The certified record from the Chatham County clerk costs $25. It comes with the court seal and the clerk's signature. This version meets the requirements of courts and agencies that need official proof. Each certified check covers Chatham County only. The SBI statewide check covers every county for $14 with fingerprints. Choose based on what you need and how broad your search should be.
Plain copies cost $0.25 per page at the Chatham County clerk's office. Certified copies are priced higher. Call to confirm the latest fee schedule.
Note: The Chatham County clerk processes both walk-in and mail requests for felony records during regular business hours.
Felony Expungement in Chatham County
North Carolina law allows some felony records to be expunged. Expungement seals the record from public view. Dismissed cases and acquittals are often eligible. Some nonviolent felony convictions may qualify after a wait period under the North Carolina General Statutes.
File a petition at the Chatham County clerk's office in Pittsboro to begin. A judge reviews the petition. If the court grants it, the felony record is removed from Chatham County records and the statewide database. The SBI expungements page has full details on eligible charges and the application steps. The process usually takes several months.
Talk to a lawyer if you are not sure whether your Chatham County felony record qualifies for expungement. Legal aid groups in the area can sometimes help at no cost.
Chatham County Criminal Record Resources
Other state tools help round out a search for records tied to Chatham County. The NC Department of Adult Correction offender search covers state prison and probation records going back to 1972. It does not include Chatham County jail data.
The NC Sex Offender Registry lets you search by name or zip code for free. The VINE notification system tracks offender custody status in Chatham County and across North Carolina.
- Clerk of Superior Court: (919) 545-3500
- Courthouse: 40 East Chatham Street, Pittsboro
- Justice Center: 197 East Chatham Street, Pittsboro
- NC SBI Background Checks: (919) 582-8660