High Point DUI Case Records
High Point DUI records are managed through the Guilford County court system and the High Point Police Department. High Point is one of the larger cities in the Piedmont Triad area and has its own courthouse within Guilford County. DWI cases from High Point are heard at the High Point Courthouse on E. Green Drive. Guilford County is one of only a few counties in North Carolina with a dual court system, meaning court services are available in both High Point and Greensboro. This page explains how to find DUI records tied to High Point and what resources are available.
High Point DUI Quick Facts
High Point Police DUI Records
The High Point Police Department is located at 1009 Leonard Avenue, High Point, NC 27260. The department's main phone number is 336-889-4000. For non-emergency calls, dial 336-883-3224. The department handles accident and incident reports for DUI cases within the city limits.
When HPPD officers make a DUI arrest, the arrest record and incident report are filed with the Records Division. Copies of reports can be requested through the division. Accident reports are typically available within 5 to 7 business days after the incident. The department may require valid ID and proof of involvement before releasing some reports. Insurance companies and attorneys can request reports by providing authorization documentation.
The department publishes a staff directory with contact info for command staff, division heads, and specialized units. For accident and incident reports, contact the Records Division during business hours. The department participates in the NC Crash Data System, sharing traffic accident data with state agencies for highway safety analysis.
DUI cases in High Point often involve breath testing using an Intox EC/IR II instrument. Blood draws are handled through hospital or law enforcement protocols. Evidence from these tests is documented in the police report and becomes part of the DUI record that goes to court.
High Point DUI Courthouse Records
DUI cases from High Point are heard at the High Point Courthouse at 505 E. Green Drive, High Point, NC 27260, phone 336-822-6700. This is one of two courthouse locations in Guilford County. The Greensboro courthouse at 201 S. Eugene Street also handles Guilford County cases. Lisa Johnson-Tonkins serves as the Clerk of Superior Court for Guilford County, overseeing records at both locations.
Court hours at the High Point courthouse are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Public access terminals are available for free DUI record searches during these hours. You can look up cases by defendant name or case number. Guilford County is part of the 2nd Judicial Division.
Most DUI charges in High Point start in District Court as misdemeanors. Some cases move to Superior Court for a jury trial depending on the severity and circumstances. The District Court handles traffic violations including DWI, juvenile matters, and family law cases. Copy fees at Guilford County courthouses are $5 for the first certified page and $2 for each additional page. Non-certified copies in person cost $0.15 per page.
The Guilford County Public Defender's Office has offices at both courthouse locations to represent people who cannot afford an attorney in DUI cases. Court calendars for both High Point and Greensboro locations are available online through the NC Court System website.
Note: Guilford County has maintained its dual court system since 1938, so High Point residents can handle DUI matters locally without traveling to Greensboro.
How to Find High Point DWI Records
Several methods are available for finding DUI records in High Point. The police department has arrest reports. The courthouse has court case files. State agencies have driving records and statewide criminal history data.
- Visit the High Point Courthouse at 505 E. Green Drive and use free public access terminals
- Call the courthouse at (336) 822-6700 for a criminal record search
- Use the NC Court Records Portal for basic case data
- Contact HPPD at (336) 889-4000 for police arrest reports
- Check with the Guilford County Sheriff's Office for arrest and inmate records
The Guilford County criminal records guide explains that criminal records are public under North Carolina law, with limited exceptions for sealed, expunged, juvenile, and some domestic violence records. The Guilford County Sheriff's Office Records Division at 400 W. Washington Street, Greensboro, NC 27401, phone 336-641-3694, handles requests for arrest records, incident reports, and jail records.
Free access to criminal records is available through in-person inspection at courthouse public terminals and the NC Court System's online case search. Expunged records are removed from public access under G.S. 15A-145 through 15A-146. Record retention follows state schedules with felony files kept permanently or for 20 years and misdemeanor files for 5 to 10 years.
DWI Laws Affecting High Point
DWI in High Point follows G.S. 20-138.1. The 0.08 blood alcohol limit applies to all drivers age 21 and over. Impairment from drugs or any other substance also supports a DWI charge. Officers in High Point may use breath tests, blood draws, or field sobriety tests to build evidence.
Sentencing follows G.S. 20-179 with six levels. Greensboro judges regularly review limited driving privilege requests during the 30-day pretrial civil revocation under G.S. 20-16.5. Having a substance abuse assessment and proof of insurance ready in advance helps move these requests along. Courts in Guilford County recognize local treatment providers for Alcohol and Drug Education Traffic School and longer treatment programs. Starting these programs quickly shows good faith to the court.
Refusing a chemical test triggers a separate revocation under G.S. 20-16.2. Habitual DWI under G.S. 20-138.5 is a Class F felony for three or more prior convictions in ten years. DMV hearings for license restoration and refusal issues may be handled remotely. These hearings are rule-driven and evidence-heavy, so preparation is essential. License restoration follows G.S. 20-19.
Copies of High Point DUI Records
Visit the High Point Courthouse at 505 E. Green Drive to get copies of DUI court records. Bring a valid photo ID. Criminal record searches cost $25 per name. Certified copies are $5 for the first page and $2 for each extra page. Non-certified copies cost $0.15 per page when obtained in person.
For police reports, contact the HPPD Records Division. The NC SBI provides statewide criminal background checks for $14 per name-based search or $38 for fingerprint-based checks. The SBI is located at 3320 Garner Road, Raleigh, NC 27610, phone 919-662-4500. The NC Courts website explains how to request records by mail.
Note: Report information may be redacted under G.S. 132-1.4 to protect victim privacy, witness identity, or ongoing investigations in High Point DUI cases.
Guilford County DUI Records
High Point is located in Guilford County. DUI court cases from the city go through the Guilford County court system. The county maintains courthouses in both High Point and Greensboro. For the full county guide on DUI record access, court fees, and additional resources, visit the Guilford County DUI records page.