Franklin County Felony Records
Franklin County felony records are on file at the courthouse in Louisburg. The Clerk of Superior Court maintains all criminal case files for this county. Franklin County is in Judicial District 11 and serves a mostly rural area in northeastern North Carolina. You can search for felony records in person at the clerk office or through the state eCourts system. The courthouse on South Main Street is the place to go for certified copies and direct access to felony case files in Franklin County.
Franklin County Felony Court Office
The Franklin County Courthouse is at 102 S. Main Street in Louisburg. The Clerk of Superior Court operates from this building. All felony records for the county are stored here. Staff accept walk-in requests during business hours. They can search for records and make copies while you wait.
A felony record in Franklin County shows the full case from start to end. It lists the charges, the dates of each hearing, any plea offers made, and the final outcome. If the case went to trial, the record shows the verdict and sentence. Each file is tied to a case number that the clerk assigns at filing. You can use that number to find the case fast. Name searches work too. Franklin County is a smaller county, so the clerk office is less crowded than those in large metro areas. This can mean shorter wait times for record requests.
For current hours and directions, see the Franklin County Courthouse page on the NC Courts site.
The mailing address is PO Box 26, Louisburg, NC 27549.
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Franklin County Clerk of Superior Court Franklin County Courthouse 102 S. Main Street Louisburg, NC 27549 Phone: (919) 496-5100 |
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| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | nccourts.gov/locations/franklin-county |
Searching Felony Records in Franklin County
The clerk office in Louisburg is the best place to start when you need felony records from Franklin County. Walk in, give the staff a name or case number, and they will run the search. You can view the file right there. Ask for copies if you need them. Certified copies cost more but have the court seal.
You can also call the clerk at (919) 496-5100. Phone searches work for simple lookups. Staff can tell you if a case exists and give you basic details. For full file access, you will need to visit in person or submit a written request. Franklin County gets a moderate number of felony filings each year, so most records can be found quickly once you have the right name or case number.
Note: Franklin County opens at 8:30 AM, so plan your visit based on that start time.
Franklin County eCourts Access
The NC eCourts portal lets you search Franklin County felony records online. Enter a name or case number. The system returns matching cases with basic data. This is free for standard lookups.
The eCourts system shows charges, hearing dates, and case outcomes. It covers all 100 counties in North Carolina. Franklin County records are in the system. For a deeper look at the case file, including scanned documents, you may need to contact the clerk office in Louisburg. The NC Courts records page has more on what is available through the portal and what requires a trip to the courthouse.
Franklin County shares Judicial District 11 with Granville County. If you are not sure which county has your case, the eCourts portal can help. It searches across all counties at once, so you can find felony records no matter where they were filed.
Certified Felony Record Checks
A certified criminal record check in Franklin County uses form AOC-CR-314. Get the form from the NC Courts forms page or at the clerk office. Pay the fee and submit. The clerk runs the check and provides a certified letter showing what is on file for that person in Franklin County.
The NC SBI offers a statewide check. This one pulls from a central database and includes felony records from Franklin County and every other county. The criminal background check guide on the NC Courts site walks you through the process step by step.
Note: The county clerk check covers only Franklin County, while the SBI check is statewide.
Felony Expungement in Franklin County
Certain felony records in Franklin County can be expunged under North Carolina law. You file a petition at the courthouse in Louisburg. The type of felony, the outcome, and your record since then all factor in. A judge reviews and decides.
The SBI expungement page has forms and rules. If the judge grants it, the felony record is sealed from public searches in Franklin County. Legal aid groups that serve Judicial District 11 can help with the paperwork if you qualify for free legal help.
Franklin County Public Safety Resources
The NC Sex Offender Registry lists people with certain felony convictions in Franklin County. It is free to search. The VINE notification system sends alerts about custody changes for people held on felony charges.
The NC Department of Adult Correction runs an offender search that covers Franklin County. These tools add to the felony records available at the courthouse and help you get a full picture of a case or a person's criminal history in North Carolina.
Nearby Counties
These counties are near Franklin County. Check where the felony was filed before you search. Cases are handled in the county where the charge was brought.