Find Yadkin County Felony Records

Yadkin County felony records are maintained at the courthouse in Yadkinville, North Carolina. The Clerk of Superior Court is the official record keeper for all court cases filed in this county. Yadkin County is part of Judicial District 34, and the courthouse on South State Street handles all criminal matters. People who need to look up a felony record can visit the clerk in person or search the NC eCourts portal online. This page explains how to find and request felony records in Yadkin County.

Yadkin County Courthouse in Yadkinville

The Yadkin County Courthouse is on South State Street in Yadkinville. All criminal and civil court business runs through this building. Superior Court hears felony cases. District Court handles misdemeanors and minor civil matters. The Clerk of Superior Court manages the records vault and serves the public at the front counter during normal business hours.

The Yadkinville Clerk of Court oversees intake, recording, and docketing of all cases filed in Yadkin County. Several programs run through this office, including Clerk Mediation, Family Financial Settlement, Juvenile Court Improvement, and Guardian ad Litem. The felony records section is just one part of what the clerk maintains, but it is the piece most people come in for when they need criminal case data.

Yadkin County joined the NC eCourts system on July 23, 2025, as a Track 9 county. New filings now feed into the statewide digital platform. Older records have been loaded as well. In-person visits at the clerk's office in Yadkinville still work the same way.

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

Searching Felony Records in Yadkinville

Two paths lead to felony records in Yadkin County. First, you can visit the courthouse at 101 South State St in Yadkinville. Public access terminals let you search by name or case number at no cost. The screens show charges, hearing dates, and outcomes. Clerk staff at the window can also help pull a specific file.

Second, use the eCourts portal from a phone or computer. Enter a name. The system shows all cases tied to that person statewide. Filter by Yadkin County to narrow the results. Basic lookups are free. This option saves a drive to Yadkinville.

Certified copies must come from the clerk in person. The fee is $25. Bring a valid photo ID. Cash, checks, and money orders are accepted.

Note: The eCourts portal and the in-person terminals pull from the same database, but only the clerk can issue a certified copy.

Felony Court Cases in Yadkin County

Felony cases in Yadkin County start with an arrest or a grand jury indictment. The case then moves to Superior Court. A judge hears the facts and issues a ruling. Common felony charges in this area include drug crimes, theft, assault, and fraud. Each charge class is set by North Carolina General Statutes, which define the range of prison time and fines.

The court file for each felony holds the arrest report, the indictment, motions from both sides, and the final judgment. All of these are public unless a judge seals the case. The Clerk of Superior Court in Yadkinville keeps every file and provides copies to the public. Yadkin County is a small, rural county, so the felony case volume is lower than in metro areas. This often means shorter wait times at the clerk's counter.

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

This page shows the address, phone number, and links to court calendars for hearings in Yadkin County.

Yadkin County Criminal Record Checks

A criminal record check at the Yadkin County courthouse covers all charges on file for a person. Felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic cases all appear. The clerk runs the check and gives you a stamped, certified document. The cost is $25. This is the most direct way to get a local record for someone in Yadkin County.

For a search that spans the whole state, the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation runs background checks across all 100 counties. The SBI is in Raleigh. A statewide check takes longer than a local search at the Yadkinville window but covers every courthouse in North Carolina. The NC Courts background check page walks through the options and costs.

The Yadkin County Government website lists contact information for county departments and local services.

Use this site to find links to county offices and services in Yadkinville.

Other Felony Record Sources in Yadkin County

State-level tools add more ways to find criminal data tied to Yadkin County. The NC Department of Adult Correction runs an offender search that covers state prisons and probation back to 1972. If someone got a felony conviction in Yadkin County and went to a state facility, they will appear. Local jail records are not part of this tool.

Crime victims can use VINE to track an offender's custody status. This free service sends alerts by phone, email, or text. The NC Sex Offender Registry lets you search by county or by a specific address near Yadkinville.

Some felony charges can be removed from a record through expunction. The NC SBI expungement page explains the rules. Petition forms are on the NC Courts forms page. Not every felony qualifies. The type of offense and the time since the case closed both factor into whether a petition will be granted. Filing starts at the clerk's office in Yadkinville.

Note: Yadkin County shares Judicial District 34 with Wilkes County, so some judges rotate between the two courthouses.