DUI Records in Anson County

Anson County maintains DUI and DWI records through the Clerk of Superior Court in Wadesboro. The courthouse at 114 North Greene Street holds all criminal case files for the county. Staff at the clerk's office can search impaired driving records by name or case number. Anson County has roughly 25,000 residents. You can access DUI records online through the state eCourts portal or visit the courthouse in person. The office also handles record requests by mail for those who live far from Wadesboro.

Anson County Clerk and DUI Records

The Clerk of Superior Court in Anson County is M.D. Hammonds. The clerk's office is at 114 North Greene Street in Wadesboro, NC 28170. The mailing address is PO Box 1064, Wadesboro, NC 28170-1064. Call (704) 694-2796 for general court questions. For civil matters, call (704) 994-3800 ext. 5. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

All DUI cases in Anson County are filed at this courthouse. The clerk stores DWI arrest records, court orders, and judgment documents. Anson County is in the 8th Congressional District and the 25th Senate District. It is also part of Region F Council of Governments. The court handles both Superior Court and District Court proceedings. District Court covers most DUI misdemeanor cases in Anson County, while Superior Court hears felony DWI charges and appeals.

Anson County supports e-filing for some court documents. You can learn more at the county website at www.co.anson.nc.us. The clerk can answer questions about which DUI records are on file and how to get copies.

Search Anson County DWI Records

The NC eCourts portal is the fastest way to search DUI records in Anson County. Enter a name or case number. The system returns DWI charges, case status, and court dates. It is free for basic case data. The portal runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

You can also visit the Anson County Courthouse at 114 North Greene Street in Wadesboro. The clerk's office has public access terminals. Search the Automated Criminal/Infractions System at no cost. Bring the full name of the person you are looking for. A case number speeds things up. Staff can print copies at $0.25 per page. Certified copies cost $2.00 more per document. Cash, credit cards, money orders, and certified checks are all accepted for DUI record copies in Anson County.

For mail requests, write to the Clerk of Superior Court at PO Box 1064, Wadesboro, NC 28170-1064. Include the case details, your return address, and a check or money order for fees. Add a self-addressed stamped envelope. You can check upcoming court dates for DUI hearings in Anson County online.

Anson County DUI Background Checks

A certified criminal background check shows DUI and DWI convictions on record in Anson County. Fill out Form AOC-CR-314 and submit it with a $25 fee. The clerk accepts the form in person or by mail. In-person payments can be cash, credit card, money order, or certified check. Mail payments must be certified check or money order only.

For a statewide search, the NC State Bureau of Investigation offers fingerprint-based checks. Get your prints on an FD-258 card at a local law enforcement office. Mail the card with a $14 money order to the SBI in Raleigh. This check covers DUI records from all 100 North Carolina counties, not just Anson. The NC courts background check page has the form and full instructions.

Note: Each name searched costs a separate $25 fee at the Anson County clerk's office.

DWI Laws Affecting Anson County Cases

North Carolina DUI law applies across all of Anson County. Under G.S. 20-138.1, driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs is a criminal offense. The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.08. Commercial drivers have a lower limit of 0.04. Any amount of alcohol for drivers under 21 can result in charges.

DUI sentencing in Anson County follows G.S. 20-179. There are six punishment levels. Level Five is the least severe, with up to 60 days in jail and a $200 fine. Aggravated Level One carries up to three years in prison. The judge weighs grossly aggravating and mitigating factors. Prior DWI convictions within seven years count against the defendant. Two or more prior DUIs can push the case to the harshest punishment levels in Anson County.

G.S. 20-16.2 is the implied consent law. It means you agree to a breath or blood test when you drive in Anson County. Refusing the test leads to a 30-day civil license revocation. Habitual DWI charges under G.S. 20-138.5 apply to those with three or more prior impaired driving convictions. Vehicle seizure under G.S. 20-16.5 may apply after certain DUI convictions. License reinstatement follows G.S. 20-19.

Getting Anson County DUI Court Records

The clerk's office at the Anson County Courthouse provides copies of all DUI records. Go to 114 North Greene Street in Wadesboro. Bring your ID. Tell the staff which records you need. They pull the DWI case file and print copies while you wait.

Standard copies are $0.25 per page. Certified copies add $2.00 per document. Most people need certified copies for legal purposes. The clerk can provide copies of DUI arrest warrants, complaints, judgments, and other court orders filed in Anson County. Visit nccourts.gov for the full state guide on getting court records.

If a DUI was expunged in Anson County, it will not show up in a standard search. The expunction page at nccourts.gov explains who qualifies and how to apply for record removal in North Carolina.

Anson County DUI Legal Resources

Legal Aid of North Carolina at (866) 219-5262 offers free legal help to qualifying residents. The NC State Bar lawyer referral line at 1-800-662-7660 can connect you with a DWI defense attorney in the Wadesboro area. The NC Indigent Defense Services office helps those who cannot afford a lawyer for their DUI case in Anson County.

For general county information, visit the Anson County website at www.co.anson.nc.us. The clerk's office at (704) 694-2796 can tell you if a public defender has been assigned to a DUI case. Court forms for DWI cases and other matters are on the NC courts help page.

Note: The Anson County Clerk of Superior Court does not provide legal advice on DUI cases but can help with record access.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Anson County. DUI cases are filed in the county where the arrest took place. Check the arrest report or citation for the correct jurisdiction.