Search Hoke County Felony Records

Hoke County felony records are stored at the courthouse in Raeford, North Carolina. The Clerk of Superior Court manages all criminal case files for Judicial District 29. Raeford is the county seat and the location of the only court facility in Hoke County. You can request felony records in person or look them up through the state eCourts system. Hoke County transitioned to the eCourts platform in October 2024, which made online searching easier for the public.

Hoke County Courthouse Details

The Hoke County Courthouse is on North Main Street in Raeford. The building has wheelchair access, an elevator, and other amenities for visitors. The Clerk of Superior Court office is inside. All felony records for Hoke County are filed and stored at this one location.

Hoke County is in the south-central part of North Carolina, next to Cumberland County. It is part of Judicial District 29. The county has a mix of rural land and areas near Fort Liberty, which was formerly known as Fort Bragg. The court handles criminal cases from all parts of Hoke County, including Raeford and the surrounding communities. The courthouse serves as the sole location for felony proceedings in the district.

The Hoke County court page on the NC Courts website has current information about services and office hours.

The courthouse is well marked and easy to find on the main road through town.

How to Search Hoke Felony Records

Hoke County offers two ways to search felony records. You can go to the courthouse or use the state online system. Both give access to public case information.

For in-person searches, visit 304 N Main Street in Raeford. Bring a photo ID. The clerk can pull up cases by name or number. Public access terminals are in the courthouse for self-service searches. You can view case files at the counter. If you need copies, the staff can print them. Certified copies cost more than plain ones.

The NC eCourts Portal is the online option. Hoke County moved to the eCourts system in October 2024 as a Track 6 county. This means current felony cases are in the new system. Search by name or case number to see charges, court dates, and outcomes. The portal does not let you download full documents. For those, call (910) 878-4100 or visit the clerk in Raeford.

Note: Older Hoke County felony records may still need an in-person search at the clerk's office.

Hoke County Felony Case Records

A felony case in Hoke County begins with an arrest or a grand jury indictment. The magistrate handles the first appearance and sets bond. The case then moves through district court for a probable cause hearing. If the grand jury returns a true bill, the case goes to superior court at the Raeford courthouse for trial or plea.

Each stage of the process creates documents that the clerk files in the case record. Arrest warrants, search warrants, indictments, court orders, plea agreements, and the final judgment all go into the file. Felony records in Hoke County are public under North Carolina General Statutes. Anyone can request to view them at the clerk's office. You do not need to be a party to the case. The only exceptions are sealed or expunged records, which the clerk cannot release.

Hoke County Criminal Record Checks

The clerk's office in Hoke County processes criminal record checks using Form AOC-CR-314. This form is available at the courthouse or from the NC Courts forms page. The fee for a county-level criminal record check is $25. You can pay with cash, money order, certified check, or credit card.

A county check only covers felony records filed in Hoke County. It does not include cases from other parts of the state. For a broader search, contact the NC State Bureau of Investigation. The SBI runs the central criminal database for all of North Carolina. SBI checks require fingerprints and a $14 fee. The NC Courts background check page explains the full process.

The Remote Public Access program is also available for businesses that need to search Hoke County records regularly. Contact the clerk for details on setting up an RPA account.

Felony Expungement in Hoke County

Some felony records in Hoke County may be eligible for expungement. This removes the record from public view. You must file a petition with the court. The SBI Expungements page has the required forms.

Dismissed charges are often eligible. Certain first offenses and drug charges may also qualify under North Carolina General Statutes. A judge in Hoke County reviews each petition. If approved, the clerk seals the file and the SBI updates the statewide database. The process takes several months from filing to completion.

• Dismissed felony charges are most likely to qualify
• First-time nonviolent offenses may be eligible
• A waiting period applies before you can file
• Violent felonies usually do not qualify
• Forms are available at the courthouse or online

Hoke County Victim Resources

Crime victims in Hoke County can track felony cases through the VINE notification system. It sends free alerts when a case status changes. You can choose phone, email, or text alerts. The service is confidential.

The NC Sex Offender Registry is a public search tool. Anyone can look up registered offenders in Hoke County. Local law enforcement submits offender data to the SBI. The registry is kept up to date as new information comes in. Hoke County residents can search it at no cost from any device.

Note: Victim notification through VINE does not require a public records request or any fees.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Hoke County. Felony records are filed in the county where the crime happened. Confirm the location before you search.