Access Fayetteville DUI Records
Fayetteville DUI records are maintained by the Cumberland County Clerk of Superior Court and the Fayetteville Police Department. Located near Fort Liberty, Fayetteville is one of the larger cities in North Carolina. DWI court cases are handled at the Cumberland County Courthouse on Dick Street. The Fayetteville Police Department operates a P2C portal that gives the public real-time access to arrest data, incident reports, and crash records. This page explains how to search for, obtain, and understand DUI records in Fayetteville.
Fayetteville DUI Quick Facts
Fayetteville Police DUI Records
The Fayetteville Police Department Central Records Unit serves as the primary custodian for all police reports, traffic accident reports, and arrest records. The CRU is located at the main police administrative building at 467 Hay Street (Campbellton District). The Records Department can be reached at 910-433-1529 or 910-433-1530 during regular business hours, Monday through Friday.
The department operates under North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 132, which establishes that all public records compiled by government agencies are property of the people. This provides the legal basis for public access to DUI arrest reports and incident documentation maintained by the Fayetteville Police Department. The FPD consists of roughly 432 sworn officers and 181 non-sworn staff, operating from three district stations across the city.
DUI and DWI incidents cannot be reported online. They require direct contact with law enforcement. The department accepts online reports only for certain non-emergency crimes like fraud, larceny, and property damage. For copies of DUI arrest reports, contact the Records Department or visit headquarters in person. Some reports may also be obtained from the police reports page on the city website.
In 2025, the department launched Public Records Request Kiosks at the Campbellton District station. These self-service kiosks let you submit records requests without waiting in line. This can help speed up the process of getting DUI arrest reports in Fayetteville.
Note: Making a false report is a crime under N.C.G.S. 14-225, and the Fayetteville Police Department will seek prosecution of anyone who files false or misleading reports.
Fayetteville DUI Arrest Database
The Fayetteville P2C portal provides real-time public access to arrest information, including mugshots, charges, and arrest dates. The system shows a disclaimer that individuals depicted have been arrested but not convicted. You can search the P2C portal by date range, incident type, report number, or name.
The P2C system is powered by Superion software and is available 24/7 without needing an account. It shows the 100 most recent arrests with details like full name, race, sex, age, height, weight, and primary charge. The arrest database updates in real time as bookings are processed at the Cumberland County Detention Center. Each record shows the booking agency, which helps identify whether the arrest was made by FPD, Cumberland County Sheriff's Office, or the State Highway Patrol.
The portal operates under G.S. 132-1.4, which requires release of certain arrest information including time, date, location, nature of violation, and name, sex, age, and address of the arrested person. Crash reports are also accessible through a separate section of the P2C portal. The Most Wanted section shows people with active warrants in Fayetteville.
Cumberland County DUI Court Records
All DUI cases from Fayetteville are tried at the Cumberland County Courthouse at 117 Dick Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301. The Clerk of Superior Court is Lisa Scales. The main phone number is (910) 475-3000. Family Court is at (910) 475-3015. The courthouse operates Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Cumberland County is part of the 14th Judicial District. The Superior Court handles felony DWI cases and civil matters over $25,000. The District Court handles misdemeanor DWI charges, traffic violations, and cases under $25,000. Most first-offense DUI cases in Fayetteville start and finish in District Court. Magistrates are available 24/7 for setting bonds and accepting guilty pleas for minor misdemeanors.
The fee schedule for court records includes uncertified copies at $0.25 per page, certified copies at $5.00 for the first page and $2.00 for each additional page, and criminal record checks at $25.00 per name using Form AOC-CR-314. Payment is accepted by money order, check for mail requests, and credit card, cash, certified check, or money order for in-person visits.
Public self-service terminals at the courthouse let you search DUI cases by defendant name, case number, or victim name. These terminals provide real-time access to the NC court system's databases for free. The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office also has an Active Inmate Lookup tool that shows bookings, charges, and custody status at no cost.
DWI Laws in Fayetteville
DWI charges in Fayetteville follow state law under G.S. 20-138.1. Driving while impaired is a crime on any public road or vehicular area. The legal limit is 0.08 for adults and 0.04 for commercial drivers. Drivers under 21 face a zero tolerance policy.
Sentencing follows the framework in G.S. 20-179 with six levels. Aggravating factors include prior DWI convictions, a blood alcohol of 0.15 or higher, driving on a revoked license, or causing an accident with injury. Grossly aggravating factors push cases to Level Three or higher. The pretrial civil revocation under G.S. 20-16.5 begins at the time of arrest and lasts 30 days. Refusing a chemical test under G.S. 20-16.2 triggers its own revocation period.
Habitual DWI under G.S. 20-138.5 is a Class F felony for anyone with three or more prior DWI convictions in ten years. License restoration after a conviction follows G.S. 20-19. The revocation length and restoration requirements depend on the offense level, number of prior convictions, and whether the person completes a substance abuse assessment.
Getting Fayetteville DUI Copies
For court records, visit the Cumberland County Courthouse at 117 Dick Street during business hours. Bring a valid photo ID. Criminal record searches cost $25 using Form AOC-CR-314. The clerk can provide both certified and uncertified copies. The NC Court Records Portal offers basic case information online.
For police reports, contact the FPD Records Department at 910-433-1529 or 910-433-1530. You can also use the P2C portal for recent arrest data. The NC SBI provides statewide criminal background checks. The NC Courts website explains how to request court records by mail from any county in the state.
Note: The courthouse also provides e-filing through the NC eCourts system, allowing electronic submission of court documents and remote access to case data for DUI cases in Fayetteville.
Cumberland County DUI Records
Fayetteville is the county seat of Cumberland County. All DUI court cases from the city go through the Cumberland County court system. The county also serves Spring Lake, Hope Mills, and other towns near Fort Liberty. For the full county guide on DUI record access and court contact details, visit the Cumberland County DUI records page.