Person County Felony Records

Person County felony records are held at the courthouse in Roxboro, North Carolina. The Clerk of Superior Court manages all criminal case files for this county. Felony charges go through Judicial District 9 in the state court system. Anyone can request to view these records during normal business hours. You can search for felony cases at the clerk's office in person or use the NC eCourts portal from any device. This guide covers how to look up felony records in Person County.

Person County Courthouse Information

The Person County Courthouse is located at 105 S. Main Street in Roxboro. All felony case records for the county are kept here. The building holds both Superior Court and District Court. The Clerk of Superior Court operates from the main floor. Walk in and ask at the clerk's window to pull a felony record by name or case number.

Roxboro is the county seat and the only city in Person County. The courthouse serves the entire county from this single location. Criminal cases from all parts of Person County are filed here. The clerk's staff processes criminal record checks, provides copies of case files, and helps the public search for court records. You can reach them by phone at 336-597-2500 or by fax at 336-599-1609 if you have questions before your visit.

The Person County Courthouse page on the NC Courts site provides court calendars, contact details, and local rules for this district.

Search Felony Records in Person County

You have two main options for searching felony records in Person County. Go to the courthouse in Roxboro for an in-person search, or use the online eCourts portal from home. Each method has its own strengths. In-person visits let you see the full case file and talk to staff. Online searches are fast and free for basic data.

At the courthouse, public access terminals let you search for free. Type in a name or case number. The system will show the charges, court dates, and how the case ended. If you need the actual documents, the clerk can pull the paper file. You can view it at the counter. To get copies, there is a small fee per page.

Online, the NC eCourts portal covers all counties in the state, including Person County. Search by name to find felony charges and case outcomes. The portal does not show every document in the file, but it gives you the key details. For the full record, you will need to visit or contact the clerk in Roxboro.

If you want a certified copy of a felony record from Person County, the fee is $25. Bring your photo ID. The clerk accepts cash, checks, and money orders. A certified copy carries the court seal.

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

Use this page to check hours and find forms before you visit the courthouse in Roxboro for felony records.

Person County Felony Case Types

Felony cases in Person County cover a range of criminal charges. Common ones include drug offenses, assault, larceny, burglary, and fraud. Each charge has a class under North Carolina General Statutes. The class determines the possible sentence. Class A is the most serious. Class I is the least serious among felonies.

All felony cases in Person County go through Superior Court. A grand jury reviews the evidence and decides if there is enough to go to trial. If indicted, the case moves forward. The accused can accept a plea deal or go to trial. The court record captures every step, from the initial charge through the final ruling.

Note: Person County felony cases are heard in Superior Court, while misdemeanors are handled in District Court at the same courthouse.

Criminal Record Checks in Person County

A criminal record check at the Person County clerk's office covers all charges on file in the county. This includes felonies, misdemeanors, and any other criminal cases. The fee is $25 for a certified check. You get a stamped document that lists the full local criminal history for that person. The clerk's office processes these at the courthouse in Roxboro.

For a search that goes beyond Person County, the NC State Bureau of Investigation handles statewide background checks. The SBI pulls data from all 100 counties. You may need to submit fingerprints for a statewide check. The form AOC-CR-314 is required. You can download it from the NC Courts forms page. Payment options vary, but certified checks and money orders are always accepted by mail.

The NC Courts criminal background check page explains the full process for requesting a background check in North Carolina. It covers both the county and statewide options.

Felony Record Expunction in Person County

Some felony records in Person County can be erased through the expunction process. North Carolina law lets people petition to have certain charges removed from their record. The NC SBI expungement page explains which charges qualify and the steps to follow. You file the petition at the Person County Clerk of Superior Court in Roxboro.

The process requires meeting all conditions set by state law. A judge reviews each petition. If approved, the felony record is removed from public databases. It will no longer appear in searches at the courthouse or on the eCourts portal. The SBI also removes it from the statewide system. Not all felonies are eligible. Violent crimes and sex offenses cannot be expunged under current law.

• Dismissed charges can be expunged quickly
• Nonviolent felonies may qualify after a waiting period
• Only one felony expunction per person is allowed
• Violent felonies are not eligible for expunction

Other Resources for Person County

The NC Department of Adult Correction maintains an offender search covering state prisons and probation. If a felon from Person County went to state prison, they appear in this database. The tool covers records from 1972 to the present. It does not include people held in the county jail.

Victims of crime in Person County can track offenders through VINE. This notification service alerts you when an offender's status changes. Alerts come by phone, email, or text. The service is free. The NC Sex Offender Registry allows you to search for registered sex offenders in Person County or across the state by name, address, or zip code.

Note: The NC Department of Adult Correction offender search covers state facilities only, not the Person County jail.