Find Greensboro DUI Records
Greensboro DUI records are filed through the Guilford County court system. As the third largest city in North Carolina, Greensboro generates a significant number of DWI cases each year. The Guilford County Clerk of Superior Court maintains court records for all DUI charges in Greensboro. The Greensboro Police Department keeps police-level arrest reports and incident data. Both the court records and police reports are public records, and anyone can request copies or search for case details through the methods described on this page.
Greensboro DUI Quick Facts
Greensboro Police DUI Records
The Greensboro Police Department Records Division handles DUI arrest reports and incident records for the city. The police department is located at 320 Federal Place, Greensboro, NC 27401. You can reach the non-emergency line at 336-373-2222 to ask about DUI reports or arrest information.
When GPD officers make a DUI arrest in Greensboro, they file an incident report and arrest record. These documents contain details about the traffic stop, field sobriety tests, chemical test results, and the charges filed. The Records Division processes requests for copies of these reports. Certain reports may need to be picked up in person depending on the nature of the incident.
The department also provides online reporting for some non-emergency incidents. However, DUI and DWI cases are not eligible for online reporting. They require direct contact with law enforcement. For copies of DUI arrest reports in Greensboro, contact the GPD Records Division directly.
Note: The Greensboro Police Department works with the Guilford County Sheriff's Office and other area agencies on DUI enforcement throughout the county.
Guilford County DUI Court Records
DUI cases from Greensboro go through the Guilford County Clerk of Superior Court. The Guilford County Courthouse is at 201 S. Eugene Street, Greensboro, NC 27401. Phone the clerk at 336-412-7300. Court hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Guilford County Superior Court and District Court both handle DWI cases. Most DUI charges start in District Court as misdemeanors. Cases involving felony habitual DWI or appeals move to Superior Court. The Greensboro courthouse serves as the main location for DUI court proceedings in the western part of the county. The District Attorney's Office at 201 S. Eugene Street, phone 336-412-7300, prosecutes all criminal cases including DWI in Guilford County.
Public access terminals are available at the courthouse for free DUI record searches. You can look up cases by defendant name or case number. Criminal record checks through the clerk cost $25 per name. The Guilford County contact directory provides phone numbers for specific court divisions.
How to Search Greensboro DWI Records
There are several ways to look up DUI records in Greensboro. Each method gives you access to different parts of the record. Police reports come from GPD. Court records come from the Guilford County Clerk of Court.
To search for DUI records in Greensboro:
- Visit the Guilford County Courthouse at 201 S. Eugene Street and use public access terminals
- Call the clerk at (336) 412-7300 for a criminal record search at $25 per name
- Use the NC Court Records Portal for basic case data
- Contact the Greensboro Police Department at (336) 373-2222 for arrest reports
- Check with the Guilford County Sheriff's Office for arrest and inmate records
The Guilford County Sheriff's Office is at 400 W Washington St, Greensboro, NC 27401. Phone 336-641-3694. They maintain arrest records, inmate data, and warrant information. This can be a useful resource when looking for recent DUI arrests in the Greensboro area. The sheriff provides arrest records and can confirm if a person is currently in custody on DWI charges.
Greensboro DWI Laws
DWI law in Greensboro follows state statute G.S. 20-138.1. It is a crime to drive while impaired by alcohol, drugs, or any substance that affects the ability to drive safely. The blood alcohol limit is 0.08 for most drivers. Any amount of a Schedule I controlled substance in the blood also creates grounds for a DWI charge.
After a DUI arrest in Greensboro, the driver faces a pretrial civil license revocation under G.S. 20-16.5. This 30-day revocation begins at the time of the arrest. The driver may request a limited driving privilege from a Guilford County judge after a waiting period. Refusing a breath or blood test triggers an additional revocation under G.S. 20-16.2 that lasts at least 30 days and may last up to one year.
Sentencing follows the six-level framework in G.S. 20-179. Judges in Greensboro weigh aggravating and mitigating factors to set the punishment level. Prior DWI convictions are a major factor. Three or more convictions within ten years make a case eligible for habitual DWI under G.S. 20-138.5, which is a Class F felony. License restoration after a DWI in Greensboro follows G.S. 20-19 and may require a substance abuse assessment and proof of completion of an alcohol treatment program.
Note: DUI records in Greensboro remain public unless a court grants an expunction under the limited grounds set by North Carolina law.
Copies of Greensboro DUI Records
You can get copies of DUI records in Greensboro from the Guilford County Clerk of Court. Visit the courthouse during business hours with a valid photo ID. Criminal record searches cost $25 per name. Copies of court documents are available for a per-page fee.
For police arrest reports, contact the GPD Records Division. The NC State Bureau of Investigation offers statewide criminal background checks for $14 per name-based search or $38 for fingerprint-based checks. The NC Courts website provides guidance on requesting court records by mail from any county in North Carolina, including Guilford County for Greensboro DUI cases.
Guilford County DUI Records
Greensboro is the county seat of Guilford County. All DUI cases from Greensboro are handled through the Guilford County court system. The county also covers High Point and several smaller towns. For the full county guide on DUI record access and court procedures, visit the Guilford County DUI records page.