Find Perquimans County Felony Records

Perquimans County felony records are maintained at the courthouse in Hertford, North Carolina. This is one of the oldest counties in the state, with court records that date back to 1688. The Clerk of Superior Court holds all criminal case files. Felony cases go through Judicial District 1. You can search for felony records in person at the clerk's office or through the NC eCourts portal online. This page explains how to locate and obtain felony records in Perquimans County.

Perquimans County Courthouse

The Perquimans County Courthouse sits at 128 N. Church Street in Hertford. All felony case files for this county are stored here. The Clerk of Superior Court, Todd W. Tilley, runs the records office. Both Superior Court and District Court operate from this location. If you need a felony record, go to the clerk's window on the main floor and ask for the case by name or number.

Hertford is a small town on the Perquimans River. The courthouse serves the whole county, and the staff handles a lower volume of cases compared to larger counties in North Carolina. This often means shorter wait times when you visit. You can mail requests to PO Box 33, Hertford, NC 27944. Include the full name of the person, the case number if you have it, and a check or money order for any fees.

Visit the Perquimans County page on the NC Courts site for court calendars and local rules.

How to Search Felony Records

You can look up felony records in Perquimans County in two ways. The first is an in-person visit to the courthouse in Hertford. Public access terminals are available near the clerk's office. These are free. You type in a name or case number and the system shows charges, court dates, and outcomes. The clerk's staff can also pull a paper file for you at the window if you know the case details.

The second way is through the NC eCourts portal. Perquimans County is part of Judicial District 1, which was one of the early districts to go live on eCourts. You can search from any computer or phone. Basic case data is free to view. The portal shows the charges, hearing dates, and how the case ended. It does not show the full file, but it gives you enough to know what is on record.

Certified copies cost $25. Bring valid photo ID to the clerk's office. Cash, checks, and money orders are accepted.

Note: Perquimans County court records go back to 1688, but digital records only cover recent decades.

Felony Cases in Perquimans County

Felony cases in Perquimans County begin with an arrest or a grand jury indictment. The case then goes to Superior Court for trial or a plea agreement. Common felony charges here include drug crimes, assault, burglary, and theft of high-value property. Each charge falls under a class set by North Carolina General Statutes. Classes range from A, the most severe, down to I. The class sets the range of sentences a judge can hand down.

Court records for these cases include the arrest report, the indictment, motions from both sides, and the final judgment. All of these are part of the public record in Perquimans County unless a judge has sealed them. The clerk keeps these files and can provide copies to anyone who asks. Older felony files may be stored off-site, so call ahead if you need a case from many years ago.

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

This page provides court hours, address, and links to the local court calendar in Perquimans County.

Perquimans County Criminal Record Checks

A criminal record check in Perquimans County covers all charges on file, not just felonies. The clerk's office in Hertford can run this check. The cost is $25 for a certified record. This document carries the court seal and lists every charge for that person in Perquimans County. It is the most thorough local option for checking someone's criminal history here.

For a search that covers all of North Carolina, the NC State Bureau of Investigation runs statewide background checks. The SBI collects criminal data from all 100 counties. Their office is in Raleigh. A statewide check takes longer than a local search, but it catches cases filed outside of Perquimans County. You can also request a criminal background check through the NC Courts system.

To get a statewide check, you may need to submit fingerprints. The SBI uses these to match records across the state. The form you need is AOC-CR-314, which you can get at the NC Courts forms page.

Perquimans County Felony Record Expunction

Some felony records in Perquimans County can be removed through the expunction process. North Carolina law allows certain charges to be wiped from a person's record after a set waiting period. Not all felonies qualify. The NC SBI expungement page lists which charges are eligible and the steps to apply. You file the petition with the Perquimans County Clerk of Superior Court in Hertford.

The process takes time. A judge must review the petition and decide if the person meets all the requirements under the law. If granted, the felony record is removed from public view. This means it will no longer show up in searches at the courthouse or on the eCourts portal. The SBI also removes it from the statewide database.

• Nonviolent felonies may qualify after 10 years
• Drug possession charges may qualify after 10 years
• Dismissed charges can often be expunged sooner
• Violent felonies and sex offenses are not eligible
• Only one felony expunction is allowed per person

Other Records Resources

The NC Department of Adult Correction runs an offender search that covers state prisons and probation. If a person was convicted of a felony in Perquimans County and went to state prison, they will appear in this system. The tool goes back to 1972. It does not include data from the county jail.

Crime victims in Perquimans County can use VINE to track an offender's custody status. This free service sends alerts when something changes, like a release from jail or a move to a new facility. Alerts come by phone, email, or text. You can also check the NC Sex Offender Registry to find registered sex offenders living in Perquimans County or anywhere in the state.

The NC Courts help page is a good starting point if you need guidance on how to request court records from any county in North Carolina, including Perquimans County.

Note: The offender search through the NC Department of Adult Correction only covers state facilities, not the Perquimans County detention center.