Randolph County Felony Records

Randolph County felony records are maintained at the courthouse in Asheboro, North Carolina. The Clerk of Superior Court holds all criminal case files for this county. Randolph County sits in the central part of the state and is part of Judicial District 19. The clerk's office handles felony record requests during regular business hours. Residents and others can search for cases at the courthouse or through the state eCourts portal online. This guide covers how to find and get felony records in Randolph County.

Randolph County Courthouse

The Randolph County Courthouse is at 176 East Salisbury Street in Asheboro. All felony case files for the county are stored here. The building houses both Superior Court and District Court. The Clerk of Superior Court runs the records office. Visit the clerk's window on the main floor to request a felony record by name or case number. Staff can help you with the search process.

Asheboro is the county seat and sits near the center of Randolph County. The courthouse serves residents from all parts of the county, including the towns of Archdale, Trinity, Randleman, and Liberty. Randolph County has full eCourts functionality, so many records are in a digital format now. You can still visit in person for full access to paper files. The clerk also handles certified copies, which carry the court seal and are accepted for legal use.

The Randolph County Courthouse page on the NC Courts site has calendars, contact numbers, and local rules.

How to Find Felony Records

You can search for felony records in Randolph County at the courthouse or online. At the courthouse in Asheboro, public access terminals are available near the clerk's office. These are free to use. Search by name or case number to see charges, court dates, and outcomes. The clerk's staff can also pull the paper file if you ask at the window. You may view the file at the counter.

Online, the NC eCourts portal covers Randolph County along with every other county in the state. Search by a person's name or case number. The portal shows charges, hearing dates, and how the case ended. Basic lookups cost nothing. You do not need to sign up. For certified copies of felony records, you must go through the clerk's office in Asheboro.

A certified criminal record check costs $25. Form AOC-CR-314 is required. You can get the form at the NC Courts forms page or at the clerk's window. Payment options include credit cards, certified checks, and money orders for in-person requests. Mail orders accept certified checks and money orders only.

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

Check this page for hours and office contacts before you visit the Randolph County courthouse.

Randolph County Felony Case Process

A felony case in Randolph County starts with an arrest or a grand jury indictment. The case goes to Superior Court. The grand jury reviews the evidence and decides if there is enough to proceed. If indicted, the case moves to trial or the defendant accepts a plea deal. Common felony charges in Randolph County include drug crimes, assault, larceny, and breaking and entering.

Each felony charge has a class under North Carolina General Statutes. Class A is the most severe. Class I is the least serious felony. The class and the defendant's prior record together determine the sentencing range. Judges follow structured sentencing guidelines when they hand down a punishment. All of these steps create records that become part of the case file at the Randolph County courthouse.

The court record includes the arrest report, indictment, motions, plea agreements, and the final judgment. These are public records. Anyone can ask to see them at the clerk's office in Asheboro.

Note: Randolph County felony cases are tried in Superior Court, while misdemeanors go through District Court in the same building.

Criminal Background Checks

The Randolph County clerk's office handles local criminal record checks. A certified check covers all charges on file in the county, including felonies and misdemeanors. The cost is $25 per application. You need to fill out form AOC-CR-314 and bring a photo ID. The clerk accepts credit cards, certified checks, and money orders for in-person visits.

For a statewide background check, the NC State Bureau of Investigation is the central source. The SBI pulls data from all 100 counties. You may need fingerprints. A statewide check takes more time than a local search at the Randolph County clerk's window, but it covers the entire state. The NC Courts criminal background check page details the full process and requirements.

Expunction of Randolph County Records

Some felony records in Randolph County may be eligible for expunction. North Carolina law allows people to petition for the removal of certain charges from their record. The NC SBI expungement page lists which felonies qualify and how to begin. You file the petition with the Randolph County Clerk of Superior Court in Asheboro. A judge reviews each case.

If the judge grants the petition, the felony record is removed from all 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. The process takes several months. Not all felonies qualify for this relief. Violent crimes and sex offenses are barred from expunction.

• Dismissed charges may be expunged sooner than convictions
• Nonviolent felonies may qualify after a waiting period
• Each person gets only one felony expunction
• Violent felonies and sex crimes are not eligible

Other Resources for Randolph County

The NC Department of Adult Correction maintains an offender search. If a person convicted of a felony in Randolph County went to state prison, they appear in this database. It covers records from 1972 forward. County jail data is not included. The search is free and available online.

Crime victims in Randolph County can use VINE to get alerts about an offender's status. This free service sends updates by phone, email, or text. The NC Sex Offender Registry lists registered offenders in Randolph County and across the state. You can search by name, address, or zip code.

Note: The offender search through the NC Department of Adult Correction covers state prisons and probation only, not the Randolph County jail.