Bertie County DUI Record Database

Bertie County keeps DUI and DWI records at the Clerk of Superior Court in Windsor. The courthouse at 108 Dundee Street stores all criminal case files for the county. You can search impaired driving records online or visit the clerk in person. Bertie County is in northeastern North Carolina. The clerk's office handles both current and past DUI cases. Staff can help you look up records by name or case number and provide copies of court documents.

Bertie County DWI Court Clerk

The Clerk of Superior Court in Bertie County is Vasti F. James. The office is at 108 Dundee Street in Windsor, NC 27983. The mailing address is PO Box 370, Windsor, NC 27983. Call (252) 794-6800 for the main line. The fax number is (252) 794-6801. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

All DUI and DWI cases in Bertie County are filed at this courthouse. The clerk handles both civil and criminal records. Senior Resident Superior Court Judge Cy A. Grant presides over felony DUI cases in Judicial District 6. His office is at the Bertie County Courthouse, PO Box 489, Windsor, NC 27983. Call (252) 794-6816 to reach the Superior Court office. District Court Judges handle misdemeanor DWI cases and can be reached at (252) 358-7080.

The Bertie County contact directory lists all court officials. District Attorney Kim Scott prosecutes DUI cases in Judicial District 6B. Her office is at 119 Justice Drive, Ahoskie, NC 27910. Call (252) 358-7150 for the DA's office.

Search Bertie County DUI Records

The NC eCourts portal provides free online access to DUI case data in Bertie County. Enter a name or case number. Results show DWI charges, case status, and hearing dates. The portal runs around the clock from any device.

You can also search DUI records in person at the Bertie County Courthouse. Go to 108 Dundee Street in Windsor. The clerk's office has public access terminals for searching criminal records. Bring the full name of the person you are looking for. A case number helps. Staff can print copies at $0.25 per page. Certified copies add $2.00 per document. The clerk accepts cash, credit cards, money orders, and certified checks for DWI record copies.

Mail requests go to PO Box 370, Windsor, NC 27983. Include case details, a check or money order for fees, and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Regular court records can be sent by mail, email, or fax once payment clears. Official certified records can only go by mail. Check NC court dates for upcoming DUI hearings in Bertie County.

Bertie County DUI Background Checks

Get a certified criminal background check at the Bertie County clerk's office. Fill out Form AOC-CR-314 and pay $25. This check shows DUI convictions and other criminal cases in the county. In person, the clerk takes cash, credit cards, money orders, or certified checks. By mail, use a certified check or money order only. Each name search costs $25.

The NC SBI offers statewide fingerprint-based background checks. Get printed on an FD-258 card at a law enforcement office. Mail the card with a $14 money order to the SBI in Raleigh. This covers DWI records from all 100 counties. Visit the NC courts background check page for forms and instructions.

The Bertie County records page at staterecords.org has additional details about accessing criminal records and court files in the county.

Note: Personal checks are not accepted for mail-in DUI background check requests in Bertie County.

DUI Laws Affecting Bertie County

Driving while impaired is illegal in Bertie County under G.S. 20-138.1. The legal limit is 0.08 blood alcohol. Commercial drivers have a 0.04 limit. Any alcohol for under-21 drivers can result in charges. The law covers all roads in Bertie County.

DUI sentencing in Bertie County follows G.S. 20-179. The court uses six punishment levels based on aggravating and mitigating factors. Level Five is the lightest, with up to 60 days in jail and a $200 fine. Aggravated Level One is the most serious, with up to three years in prison. Prior DWI convictions within seven years are grossly aggravating factors in Bertie County courts. Multiple prior DUIs push the case to harsher levels.

Under G.S. 20-16.2, all drivers consent to chemical testing when stopped for DUI in Bertie County. Refusal triggers a 30-day license revocation. Habitual DWI charges under G.S. 20-138.5 apply to repeat offenders. Vehicle seizure under G.S. 20-16.5 can happen in some cases. License reinstatement after a DUI in Bertie County follows G.S. 20-19.

Getting Copies of Bertie DUI Records

Visit the clerk's office at 108 Dundee Street in Windsor for DUI record copies. Standard copies cost $0.25 per page. Certified copies add $2.00. Bring a photo ID. The staff can print DWI judgments, arrest records, and court orders from Bertie County case files.

The NC courts records page explains the full process for obtaining court documents. Appeals from lower courts in Bertie County go to the North Carolina Court of Appeals. The expunction page explains how some DUI records can be cleared under certain conditions.

The Bertie County court contact directory lists all judicial contacts, including Judge Teresa R. Freeman at PO Box 643, Jackson, NC 27845, phone (252) 534-1785.

Note: Contact the clerk at (252) 794-6800 to verify DUI record availability before visiting the Bertie County courthouse.

Bertie County DWI Legal Resources

Legal Aid of North Carolina at (866) 219-5262 gives free legal help to qualifying residents of Bertie County. The NC State Bar lawyer referral line at 1-800-662-7660 can connect you with a DUI defense lawyer near Windsor. The NC Indigent Defense Services program assigns public defenders to those who cannot afford a lawyer for DWI cases.

District Attorney Kim Scott's office at (252) 358-7150 handles all DUI prosecutions in Bertie County. The Bertie County clerk information page has additional contact details. Court forms for DWI cases are on the NC Judicial Branch website at nccourts.gov.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Bertie County. DUI cases are filed where the arrest happened. Check your citation or arrest report for the right county.