Access Gaston County Felony Records

Gaston County felony records are kept at the courthouse in Gastonia. The Clerk of Superior Court handles all felony case files and record requests for this county. Gaston County is in Judicial District 27 and has full eCourts access. The courthouse on North Marietta Street serves the whole county. You can search felony records in person, by phone, or online. Gaston County is west of Charlotte and has a large case volume due to its population. Most felony records are public and open to search.

Gaston County Felony Case Files

The Gaston County Courthouse is at 325 N. Marietta Street in Gastonia. All felony records for the county are stored here. The Clerk of Superior Court and the records staff manage these files. Walk-in visits are welcome. You can search for cases and ask for copies during business hours.

A felony record in Gaston County has all the key case data. It shows the charges, arrest details, court dates, motions, and the final outcome. If there was a trial, the record includes the verdict and sentence. Plea deals and dismissals are also in the file. Gaston County is a busy courthouse with a steady flow of felony cases each year. The county serves Gastonia, Belmont, Mount Holly, Cramerton, and other towns. All felony charges in these areas go through the Gaston County Courthouse.

See the Gaston County Courthouse page for maps, phone numbers, and current hours.

The mailing address for the clerk is PO Box 1578, Gastonia, NC 28053.

Searching Felony Records in Gaston County

There are several ways to look up felony records in Gaston County. You can visit the courthouse in Gastonia. You can call the clerk at (704) 852-3100. You can use the online portal. Each method gives you access to the same records.

In person, staff at the clerk office search by name or case number. They pull up the record and let you view it. You can request plain or certified copies. Certified copies have the court seal and cost more. Bring your ID when you visit. The clerk office in Gaston County sees a high number of requests, so arriving early in the day can help you avoid long waits.

The City of Gastonia public records portal is another resource. It handles city-level records and can point you to the right office for court files. For court and estate records, the portal directs you to the Gaston County Clerk of Superior Court at (704) 852-3100.

The public records portal also covers police department reports and body camera footage requests.

Gaston County eCourts Portal

Gaston County has full eCourts access. The NC eCourts portal lets you search felony records from any device. Type a name or case number. The system shows matching felony cases with charges, dates, and case status. This is a free service for basic searches.

Since Gaston County is fully on the eCourts system, most recent felony cases are in the database with good detail. Older cases may have less data available online. For scanned documents or certified copies, you still need to go through the clerk office at the courthouse in Gastonia. The NC Courts records page has more details on using the portal.

Note: The eCourts portal searches all North Carolina counties at once, not just Gaston County.

Certified Felony Checks in Gaston

The Gaston County clerk office runs certified criminal record checks. You need form AOC-CR-314 from the NC Courts forms page. Fill it out, pay the fee, and submit it at the courthouse. The clerk searches local felony records and gives you a certified result.

The NC SBI background check covers the whole state. It pulls felony records from Gaston County and all other counties. This is a broader option. The NC Courts background check page explains the difference between local and state checks and how to get each one.

Gaston County Felony Expungement

Expungement can clear certain felony records from public view in Gaston County. The process is governed by North Carolina General Statutes. Not every felony qualifies. The offense type, time since the case closed, and your record all play a role.

You start by filing a petition at the Gaston County Courthouse. The SBI expungement page has the forms. A judge must approve the request. If granted, the felony record no longer shows up in public searches. Legal aid groups in the Gastonia area can help with the process at no cost if you meet income limits.

Gaston County Public Safety Data

The NC Sex Offender Registry covers Gaston County. It is free and lists registrants with certain felony convictions. The VINE system tracks custody changes for people held on felony charges in the county.

The Department of Adult Correction has an offender search for people in state prison from Gaston County. These state tools add to the felony records at the courthouse and give a more complete view of case outcomes and current custody status.

Note: The sex offender registry updates as people move in or out of Gaston County.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Gaston County. Check where the felony charge was filed before you search. Records are held in the county where the case originated.