Cherokee County Felony Records Database
Cherokee County felony records are managed by the Clerk of Superior Court in Murphy, North Carolina. Cherokee County sits in the far western tip of the state, near the borders of Tennessee and Georgia. It is part of Judicial District 43. The clerk's office holds all felony case files, court dates, and outcomes for the county. You can search these records in person at the courthouse in Murphy or online through the NC eCourts portal. This page explains how.
Cherokee County Courthouse in Murphy
The Cherokee County Courthouse stands at 75 Peachtree Street in Murphy. This is the only court for all felony cases in Cherokee County. Superior Court hears felony trials. The Clerk of Superior Court stores all felony records here. The mailing address is PO Box 680, Murphy, NC 28906.
Murphy is the county seat and the westernmost county seat in North Carolina. Cherokee County is a mountain county with a small population. Towns like Andrews and Marble are also part of the county. All felony charges from these areas are filed at the courthouse in Murphy. The smaller caseload means less wait time at the clerk's office for record searches. Staff can look up cases by name or number while you wait.
The Cherokee County Courthouse is also one of the furthest courts from Raleigh. The eCourts portal is especially useful here because it saves residents a long drive. Online searches give you the same basic case data you would find on the ACIS terminal at the courthouse.
Below is a view of the Cherokee County Courthouse page on NC Courts.
See the Cherokee County Courthouse on NC Courts.
The NC Courts page shows hours, location, and contact info for the Cherokee County court.
| Court |
Cherokee County Clerk of Superior Court 75 Peachtree Street Murphy, NC 28906 Phone: (828) 837-2523 |
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| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | nccourts.gov/locations/cherokee-county |
Note: Cherokee County joined the eCourts system as a Track 9 county on July 23, 2025.
How to Find Felony Records in Cherokee County
Visit the clerk's office at 75 Peachtree Street in Murphy for a free felony record search. The ACIS terminal there lets you look up cases by name or case number. It shows felony charges, court dates, and outcomes for Cherokee County. No fee. No form required. Just walk in and use the terminal.
For a certified felony record from Cherokee County, complete Form AOC-CR-314 and pay $25. You can hand it to the clerk in person or mail it to PO Box 680, Murphy, NC 28906. Pay in person with cash, credit card, or money order. Mail payments must be money order or certified check. The clerk seals and signs the record to make it official.
The NC SBI provides a statewide search for $14 with fingerprints. This covers Cherokee County and all other North Carolina counties. Processing takes a few weeks.
Cherokee County Felony Records Online
The NC eCourts portal is free for searching Cherokee County felony records from home. Type in a name, case number, or citation. The system shows charges, hearing dates, and case status. It works across every county in North Carolina.
Online results are not certified. They are best for a quick check on Cherokee County felony cases. For official copies with the court seal, call the clerk at (828) 837-2523 or visit the courthouse in Murphy. The eCourts system is a good option for residents who live far from the courthouse or have limited travel options.
Cherokee County shares Judicial District 43 with Clay County. Both have their own courthouses. If you need to search records in both, the eCourts portal handles that in one place.
Free and Certified Felony Records
Cherokee County has two types of felony record searches. The free search at the ACIS terminal in the courthouse is fast and simple. It gives you case data without an official stamp. Fine for personal use.
The certified check from the Cherokee County clerk costs $25. It comes sealed with the court stamp and is signed by the clerk. Courts and agencies accept this version. Each certified check covers only Cherokee County. The SBI statewide search at $14 with fingerprints covers all counties at once.
Standard copies at the Cherokee County clerk's office cost $0.25 per page. Certified copies carry an added fee. Call ahead to get the current price before you visit Murphy.
Note: The Cherokee County clerk's office handles walk-in requests in the order they arrive during business hours.
Felony Expungement in Cherokee County
Some felony records in Cherokee County can be expunged under North Carolina law. Expungement removes the record from public access. Dismissed charges and acquittals are often eligible. Certain nonviolent felony convictions may also qualify after a set waiting period under the North Carolina General Statutes.
File your expungement petition at the clerk's office at 75 Peachtree Street in Murphy. A judge will review and rule on it. If the court grants the request, the felony record is sealed in Cherokee County and in the statewide system. The SBI expungements page explains which charges may qualify and how to file. Expect the process to take several months.
An attorney familiar with Cherokee County courts can help guide you through the filing and hearing process. Legal aid groups may offer free help to those who qualify based on income.
Cherokee County Criminal Record Resources
The NC Department of Adult Correction offers an offender search covering state prison and probation data back to 1972. This does not include Cherokee County jail data. Contact the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office for local jail records.
The NC Sex Offender Registry is a free tool to look up offenders by name or area. The VINE notification system sends custody alerts to victims in Cherokee County and statewide.
- Clerk of Superior Court: (828) 837-2523
- Mailing: PO Box 680, Murphy, NC 28906
- NC SBI: (919) 582-8660
- Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM