Wilkes County Felony Records Lookup

Wilkes County felony records are maintained at the courthouse in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. The Clerk of Superior Court stores all criminal case files and serves as the official record keeper. Wilkes County sits in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and is part of Judicial District 34. People who need to look up felony charges can visit the clerk's office on Courthouse Drive or use the NC eCourts portal from home. This page walks through every step.

Wilkes County Courthouse Details

The Wilkes County Courthouse is on Courthouse Drive in Wilkesboro. This building handles all criminal and civil court business for the county. Superior Court hears felony cases. District Court takes on misdemeanors. The Clerk of Superior Court manages the records vault and serves walk-in visitors at the front counter.

Wilkes County moved to the NC eCourts system on July 23, 2025, as a Track 9 county. This was one of the final waves of the statewide rollout. New case filings go into the digital platform. Older records have been loaded as well. The eCourts change ties Wilkes County into the same search tool used by all 100 North Carolina counties. In-person visits to the clerk's office still work the same way they did before the switch. Staff are on hand to help pull files and answer questions about felony records in Wilkes County.

The Wilkes County Courthouse page on the NC Courts site shows calendars, contact numbers, and local court rules.

How to Search Felony Records in Wilkesboro

There are two main ways to search for felony records in Wilkes County. The first is to go to the courthouse in Wilkesboro. Public access terminals let you look up cases by name or number at no cost. The screens pull from the court database and show charges, dates, and outcomes. Clerk staff at the window can help with specific requests.

The second way is online. Use the eCourts portal from a phone or computer. Type in a name and the system returns all cases tied to that person across the state. You can filter for Wilkes County. Basic searches are free. This saves a trip to Wilkesboro and works at any hour.

Certified copies require an in-person visit to the clerk. The fee is $25 for a certified criminal record check. Bring a photo ID and plan to pay with cash or a check.

Felony Cases in Wilkes County

A felony case in Wilkes County begins with an arrest or a grand jury indictment. The case goes to Superior Court. A judge hears the evidence and makes a ruling. Common felony charges in this area include drug crimes, assault, theft, and fraud. North Carolina classifies felonies by letter and number. The class of the charge sets the range of jail time and fines under North Carolina General Statutes.

The court file for a felony case holds the arrest report, the indictment, all motions, and the final judgment. All of these are public records in Wilkes County unless a judge seals them. The Clerk of Superior Court keeps each file and can hand over copies to anyone who asks. Wilkes County has deep court records. The State Archives of North Carolina holds original Wilkes County court documents going back to the 1700s, including criminal action papers from 1761 to 1945 and court minutes from 1807 to 1931.

Below is the Wilkes County Courthouse listing on the NC Courts website.

This page provides the address, phone number, and links to court calendars for Wilkes County.

Note: Certified copies of court-issued dockets in Wilkes County cost $25, the same as a certified criminal record check.

Wilkes County Criminal Record Checks

A criminal record check at the Wilkes County courthouse covers every charge on file for a person. That means felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic offenses all show up. The clerk runs the check and gives you a stamped document. It costs $25. This is the most direct way to get a full local record in Wilkes County.

If you need a broader search, the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation runs checks that span all 100 counties. The SBI is in Raleigh. A statewide check pulls from every courthouse in the state and takes more time than a local search at the Wilkesboro clerk's window. The NC Courts criminal background check page explains the process and what to expect.

The Wilkes County Sheriff's Office is at 381 Executive Drive in Wilkesboro. Their phone number is 336-903-7600. The sheriff keeps arrest records and incident reports. For jail information, call 336-990-0463. These records are separate from the court files held by the Clerk of Superior Court.

Other Record Sources in Wilkes County

Several state-level tools can help you find criminal data linked to Wilkes County. The NC Department of Adult Correction offender search covers state prisons and probation back to 1972. If someone was convicted of a felony in Wilkes County and sent to a state facility, they will appear. Local jail records are not in this system.

Crime victims can track an offender through VINE, a free alert service. It sends a notice when custody status changes. The NC Sex Offender Registry lets you search by county or address in the Wilkesboro area.

Some felony charges can be cleared from a record through expunction. The NC SBI expungement page explains which charges qualify. Petition forms are on the NC Courts forms page. Filing starts at the clerk's office in Wilkesboro. Not every felony qualifies, so check the rules first. The type of offense and the time since the case closed both play a role in whether a petition will be granted.

Note: Wilkes County was part of the last wave to join eCourts, so some older records may still be going through digital conversion.