Search Rockingham County Felony Records

Rockingham County felony records are held at the Judicial Center in Reidsville, North Carolina. The Clerk of Superior Court, Mark Pegram, manages all criminal case files for this county. Rockingham County is in Judicial District 22 along the Virginia border. You can look up felony cases in person at the courthouse or search through the state eCourts system from any computer. This page covers how to find and request felony records in Rockingham County.

Rockingham County Judicial Center

The Rockingham County Judicial Center is at 170 NC Highway 65 in Reidsville. This building stores all felony case files for the county. Both Superior Court and District Court operate here. The Clerk of Superior Court, Mark Pegram, runs the records office. Visit the clerk's window to search for a felony record by name or case number.

Reidsville serves as the county seat. The county administration office is also nearby at 371 NC Highway 65. Rockingham County includes the cities of Eden, Madison, Wentworth, Stoneville, and Mayodan. All felony cases from these areas are filed at the Judicial Center. The court handles both criminal and civil matters, but felony cases go through Superior Court exclusively.

Rockingham County has full eCourts functionality. Digital records are now part of the system.

The Rockingham County page on the NC Courts site lists court calendars and office contacts.

How to Search Felony Records

There are two main ways to search for felony records in Rockingham County. The first is to go to the Judicial Center in Reidsville. Public access terminals near the clerk's office let you search for free. Enter a name or case number. The system shows charges, court dates, and how the case ended. Staff can pull the paper file if you need the full record.

The second way is the NC eCourts portal online. Rockingham County feeds its case data into this statewide system. Search by name or case number. The portal returns charges, hearing dates, and outcomes. Basic searches cost nothing and require no account. For certified copies of felony records, you must contact the clerk's office in Reidsville.

A certified criminal record check costs $25. Bring a photo ID to the courthouse. Cash, checks, and money orders are the standard payment forms. The NC Courts forms page has the AOC-CR-314 form you may need for background check requests.

Rockingham County Felony Case Types

Felony cases in Rockingham County cover a wide range of criminal charges. Drug crimes, assault, larceny, burglary, and fraud are among the most common. Each charge has a class under North Carolina General Statutes. The class determines the possible sentence. Class A is the most serious felony. Class I is the least serious. Judges use structured sentencing guidelines to set the penalty based on the class and the defendant's prior record.

All felony cases in Rockingham County go through Superior Court. A grand jury reviews the evidence and votes on whether to indict. If indicted, the case moves to trial or the defendant takes a plea deal. Court records capture every step. The arrest report, indictment, motions, and final judgment all become part of the case file. These documents are public records in Rockingham County unless a judge seals them.

The image below shows the Rockingham County Judicial Center listing on the NC Courts website.

This listing gives the address, phone, and links to court calendars for Rockingham County.

Note: Rockingham County felony cases are heard in Superior Court, while misdemeanors go through District Court at the same Judicial Center.

Rockingham County Historic Records

Rockingham County has a long history of court records. The NC State Archives holds criminal court cases from Rockingham County dating back to 1778. These historic records cover nearly two centuries of court activity, from 1778 to 1971. They are stored at the State Archives in Raleigh. A digitization project in partnership with James Madison University has made some of these records more accessible.

If you are looking for a very old felony record from Rockingham County, the State Archives may be your best source. More recent records, from the 1970s forward, are at the Judicial Center in Reidsville. The clerk's office can direct you to the right place depending on the date range of the case you need.

Below is a look at the Rockingham County Historic Records at the NC State Archives.

These archived records span from 1778 to 1971 and include criminal court cases from Rockingham County.

Criminal Record Checks

The Rockingham County clerk's office handles local criminal record checks. A check covers all charges on file in the county. The fee is $25. You get a certified document listing the full local criminal history for the person named in the request. Visit the Judicial Center in Reidsville with a photo ID.

For a check that covers the whole state, the NC State Bureau of Investigation maintains criminal records from all 100 counties. A statewide check through the SBI requires more time but catches cases filed anywhere in North Carolina. You may need fingerprints. The NC Courts background check page explains the requirements and process.

Expunction and Other Resources

Some felony records in Rockingham County can be expunged. The NC SBI expungement page lists which charges qualify and the steps needed. You file the petition at the Rockingham County Clerk of Superior Court. If a judge approves it, the record is removed from all public databases.

The NC Department of Adult Correction runs an offender search covering state prisons and probation. If someone convicted of a felony in Rockingham County went to state prison, they appear in this system. Records go back to 1972. The county jail is not covered.

Crime victims can use VINE for alerts about offender status changes. The NC Sex Offender Registry also lets you search for registered offenders in Rockingham County. Both tools are free.

• Dismissed charges are the easiest to expunge
• Nonviolent felonies may qualify after a set period
• One felony expunction per person is allowed
• Violent offenses cannot be removed

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