Brunswick County DUI Records

Brunswick County DUI records are stored at the Clerk of Superior Court in Bolivia. The courthouse at 310 Government Center Drive holds all criminal case files for the county. You can search DWI records online through the state court portal or visit the clerk in person. Brunswick County is in southeastern North Carolina along the coast. The clerk's office handles all impaired driving records, from first offenses to repeat DUI charges. Staff can help you find cases by name or case number.

Brunswick County DWI Court Clerk

The Clerk of Superior Court in Brunswick County is James J. Maccallum. The office is at 310 Government Center Drive NE, Bolivia, NC 28422. The mailing address is the same: 310 Government Center Drive NE, Unit 1, Bolivia, NC 28422. Call (910) 253-3900 for the main line. For civil matters, call (910) 253-3914. The office is open Monday through Friday during standard business hours.

All DUI and DWI cases in Brunswick County are filed at this courthouse. The clerk handles criminal records, court files, and public access to case data. Brunswick County is part of the 13th Prosecutorial District. The court system includes both Superior Court for felony DUI charges and District Court for misdemeanor DWI cases. Most first-offense impaired driving charges go through District Court in Brunswick County.

The Brunswick County records page provides additional details about accessing court and criminal records. Brunswick County had a total index crime rate of 1,741.1 in recent years, with the rate decreasing 6.62% from the prior year.

Search Brunswick County DUI Records

The NC eCourts portal is the fastest way to search DUI records in Brunswick County. Enter a name or case number. The results show DWI charges, case status, and hearing dates. The portal is free for basic data. It runs around the clock from any device.

In-person searches are available at the Brunswick County Government Center. Visit 310 Government Center Drive NE in Bolivia during business hours. The clerk's office has public access terminals for searching criminal case records. Bring the full name of the person you are looking for. A case number speeds up the process. Staff can print copies for you. Standard copies cost $0.25 per page. Certified copies add $2.00 per document. The clerk takes cash, credit cards, money orders, and certified checks.

You can also do a self-service non-certified background check at the courthouse. This lets you view DUI records without getting a certified copy. For a formal search, use Form AOC-CR-314. Mail requests go to 310 Government Center Drive NE, Unit 1, Bolivia, NC 28422. Include case details, a money order or certified check for fees, and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Personal checks are not accepted by mail for DUI record requests in Brunswick County.

Check NC court dates for upcoming DWI hearings in Brunswick County.

Brunswick County DUI Background Checks

A certified criminal background check shows DUI convictions in Brunswick County. Fill out the Criminal Record Search Form (AOC-CR-314) and submit it with $25. The fee must be paid by money order or certified check when mailing. In person, the clerk accepts credit cards, cash, money orders, or certified checks. Each name search costs a separate $25 fee.

Brunswick County offers several ways to check DUI records:

• Certified background check through the clerk ($25)
• Self-service non-certified check at the courthouse
• NC SBI statewide fingerprint-based search ($14)
• Third-party vendor background checks
• NC eCourts portal free case search

The NC State Bureau of Investigation runs statewide fingerprint-based 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 search covers DWI records from all 100 counties in North Carolina. The NC courts background check page has forms and full instructions.

Note: Brunswick County also offers Remote Public Access to court data for businesses that need regular DUI record searches.

DWI Laws Affecting Brunswick County

G.S. 20-138.1 makes driving while impaired a crime on all roads in Brunswick County. The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.08. Commercial drivers face a 0.04 limit. Drivers under 21 have a zero tolerance standard. The law covers the entire county, from Bolivia to the beach towns along the coast.

DUI sentencing in Brunswick County follows G.S. 20-179. Six punishment levels exist. Level Five is the lowest, with up to 60 days in jail and a $200 fine. Level One can mean up to two years. Aggravated Level One carries up to three years in prison. The court looks at grossly aggravating and mitigating factors. A prior DWI within seven years is a grossly aggravating factor in Brunswick County. Multiple prior DUI convictions push the sentence to higher levels.

Under G.S. 20-16.2, drivers consent to breath or blood testing when asked by law enforcement in Brunswick County. Refusal results in a 30-day license revocation. Habitual DWI charges under G.S. 20-138.5 cover those with three or more priors. Vehicle seizure under G.S. 20-16.5 may apply in repeat cases. License reinstatement follows G.S. 20-19 after a DUI conviction in Brunswick County.

Getting Brunswick County DUI Record Copies

Visit the clerk's office at 310 Government Center Drive NE in Bolivia. Bring a valid photo ID. Standard copies cost $0.25 per page. Certified copies add $2.00 per document. The staff can print DWI judgments, arrest records, complaints, and court orders from Brunswick County case files.

Brunswick County DUI records are public under the North Carolina Public Records Act, N.C.G.S. Chapter 132. Anyone can request to view them. Some records are exempt from public access, including juvenile records, adoption files, and certain victim information. The NC courts records page has the full state guide. For clearing a DUI from your record, visit the expunction page at nccourts.gov.

Brunswick County DUI Legal Resources

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

Brunswick County also has e-filing available for certain court documents. The clerk's office at (910) 253-3900 can explain which DUI-related forms can be filed online. Court forms are also on the NC Judicial Branch website at nccourts.gov. The clerk staff can help with form selection but cannot give legal advice on DWI cases in Brunswick County.

Nearby Counties

These counties neighbor Brunswick County along the southeastern coast. DUI charges are filed where the traffic stop took place. Check your citation for the correct county.