Nash County Felony Records Lookup

Nash County felony records are kept at the courthouse in Nashville, North Carolina. The Clerk of Superior Court holds all criminal case files for this county, and the public can request access during standard business hours. Cases move through Judicial District 8, which covers Nash County and nearby areas. You can search for a felony case at the clerk's office in person or use the eCourts portal online. This guide covers the full process for finding felony records in Nash County.

Nash County Courthouse Information

The Nash County Courthouse is on West Washington Street in Nashville. This is the county seat and the center of the local court system. All felony cases in Nash County are filed and stored at this building. Superior Court and District Court both operate here. The Clerk of Superior Court, Rachel Joyner, runs the records office. Walk in during business hours to search for a felony record or to request a certified copy.

Nash County has full eCourts access. All case records feed into the statewide digital system. You can still visit the clerk's window in Nashville. But eCourts also lets you pull up case data from a computer or phone at any time. The system works for felony look-ups by name or case number.

Nash County has a population near 95,000. Rocky Mount, the largest city in the county, sits partly in Nash and partly in Edgecombe County. All Nash County felony cases go through the courthouse in Nashville, not Rocky Mount.

Finding Felony Records in Nash County

You can search for felony records in Nash County in two ways. The first is to go to the courthouse in Nashville. Public access terminals are in the clerk's office. They are free. The ACIS system on these terminals lets you search by name or case number. Results show felony charges, court dates, and how the case was resolved. If you need a paper file, ask the staff. They can pull it for you.

The second way is the NC eCourts portal. This is the state's online court record tool. Nash County data is in this system. Type in a name or case number to see charges, dates, and outcomes. Basic searches are free. The portal is open around the clock, so you can check records at any time.

For a certified criminal record check, the fee is $25. Fill out Form AOC-CR-314 and submit it at the clerk's office. You can pay by mail with a money order or certified check. In person, you can also use cash or a credit card. The clerk stamps the result and seals it with the court's official mark.

Nash County also posts its fee structure publicly. Standard copies cost $0.25 per page. Large format copies at 11 by 17 inches cost $1.00 per page. A CD or DVD of records costs $1.00 per disc.

Felony Court Cases in Nash County

Felony cases in Nash County start with an arrest or a grand jury indictment. The case then goes to Superior Court. A judge hears the facts. Common felony charges in Nash County include drug crimes, robbery, assault, and fraud. Each charge has a class under North Carolina General Statutes. The class determines the sentence range. Class A felonies are the most severe. Class I felonies carry the lightest penalties.

Court records for these cases include the arrest report, indictment, motions, and the final judgment. All are public records in Nash County unless a judge seals the file. The clerk stores every document and provides copies on request. Cases that go to trial create larger files with transcripts and exhibits. Plea deals result in shorter files.

Note: Rocky Mount sits in both Nash and Edgecombe counties, so a felony that occurred in Rocky Mount may be filed in either county depending on the exact location.

Nash County Criminal Record Checks

A criminal record check at the Nash County courthouse covers all charges filed locally. This means felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic offenses. The cost is $25. You receive a stamped, sealed document that lists every charge on record for that name in Nash County.

For a statewide search, the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is the place to go. The SBI runs background checks across all 100 counties. The fee is $14, and you must submit fingerprints. The SBI is at 3320 Garner Road in Raleigh. Their customer service line is (919) 582-8660. A statewide check takes longer than a local search. But it covers every county in the state, not just Nash.

The image below shows the Nash County Courthouse listing on the NC Courts website.

This listing has the courthouse address, phone number, and links to criminal and civil court calendars for Nash County.

Felony Records and Expunctions

Felony records in Nash County remain on file unless the court grants an expunction. Under North Carolina law, some felony charges can be removed from a person's record after a certain amount of time. The rules depend on the charge, the outcome, and how long ago the case was closed. Not all charges qualify. Violent crimes and sex offenses are almost never eligible. Drug charges and property crimes have a better chance.

The NC SBI expungement page lists which charges can be erased and the steps to apply. The NC Courts forms page has the petition form. Once approved, the record is removed from the clerk's files and the eCourts system. It will no longer appear in searches. If you have questions about a specific case in Nash County, call the clerk at (252) 459-4000.

More Record Sources in Nash County

There are other ways to check criminal records tied to Nash County. The NC Department of Adult Correction has an offender search for state prisons and probation. This database goes back to 1972. It does not include county jail data. Anyone convicted of a felony in Nash County and sent to state prison will show up here.

Crime victims can sign up for alerts through VINE, the victim notification network. This free tool sends updates when an offender's status changes. That includes releases, transfers, and escapes. Register on the site or call the toll-free line.

The NC Judicial Branch court records page is a good guide for first-time users. It explains what records are public, how to request them, and what forms you need. This page covers the process for every county in North Carolina, including Nash County.

Note: The state sex offender registry covers Nash County and the rest of North Carolina.