Cabarrus County DUI Records

Cabarrus County DUI records are maintained at the courthouse in Concord. The Clerk of Superior Court stores all DWI case files, traffic violations, and criminal records for the county. Cabarrus County sits just northeast of Charlotte and handles a steady flow of DUI cases each year. You can search for DWI records online, in person at 77 Union Street South, or by sending a written request to the clerk. The office is open Monday through Friday for public record requests and court business.

Cabarrus County DUI Court Office

The Cabarrus County Courthouse at 77 Union Street South in Concord is where all DUI cases are filed and heard. The Clerk of Superior Court manages criminal records, court filings, and copies of DWI case documents. You can reach the clerk at (704) 262-5500 or by email at Cabarrus.DAC@nccourts.org. The office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

District Court in Cabarrus County handles misdemeanor DUI cases and traffic violations. Superior Court takes felony DWI charges and appeals from District Court. Public access terminals are set up at the courthouse for searching DUI case records at no charge. Staff can help you find what you need and make copies. Cabarrus County also operates a Drug Treatment Court and a Veterans Treatment Court for eligible defendants dealing with substance abuse tied to DUI charges.

How to Find Cabarrus County DWI Records

You can search DUI records in Cabarrus County three ways. The fastest for basic info is the NC eCourts portal, which lets you look up DWI cases by name or case number for free. This shows charges, court dates, and case status. For full documents or certified copies, you need to go to the courthouse or mail a request.

To search in person at Cabarrus County, visit 77 Union Street South in Concord. Fill out a records request form with the full name and date of birth of the person you are looking up. Bring a valid photo ID. The clerk can pull up DUI records while you wait. You can view the case file at no cost under the North Carolina Public Records Act, Chapter 132. Copies are $0.25 per page for black and white or $0.50 for color. Call ahead at (704) 262-5500 to verify what you need before your visit.

The portal covers all North Carolina counties, making it easy to check DUI records across the state.

For mail requests, send a written request to the Cabarrus County Clerk of Superior Court, ATTN: Records Request, P.O. Box 70, Concord, NC 28026. Include the full name, date of birth, case number if you have it, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and a check or money order payable to "Cabarrus County Clerk of Court." The Cabarrus County criminal records guide has more details on this process.

Note: Cabarrus County retains misdemeanor DUI records for 5 to 10 years and traffic cases for 3 years after final disposition.

Cabarrus County DUI Background Checks

A DUI background check at the Cabarrus County Clerk's office costs $25 per name. This provides a certified criminal history search. Bring your photo ID to the courthouse. Results are typically ready the same day for simple searches. The Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office at 30 Corban Avenue SE in Concord also maintains DUI arrest records. Call (704) 920-3000 for arrest and incident report requests. The Sheriff's Office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

For a statewide DUI background check, the North Carolina SBI charges $14 per fingerprint-based search. This covers DWI records from all 100 counties. The Cabarrus County Sheriff also offers a free online inmate search where you can see current inmates and basic charge details without any registration. The NC Judicial Branch page for Cabarrus County has more on how to access DUI records online and in person.

DWI Laws in Cabarrus County Cases

Every DUI arrest in Cabarrus County is charged under G.S. 20-138.1. A driver is guilty of DWI if their blood alcohol is 0.08 or higher or if any impairing substance affects their driving. Sentencing follows G.S. 20-179, which has six punishment levels based on factors like prior DUI convictions and the circumstances of the arrest.

Implied consent under G.S. 20-16.2 means drivers in Cabarrus County have agreed to take a chemical test when asked by law enforcement. Refusing the test triggers a one-year license revocation under G.S. 20-16.5. A habitual DWI charge under G.S. 20-138.5 is a felony and goes to Superior Court. Drivers who lose their license from a DUI in Cabarrus County may apply for a limited driving privilege under G.S. 20-19 to drive for work or other approved reasons.

DUI records in Cabarrus County typically include arrest details, booking data, charges, arraignment notes, plea agreements, trial records, sentencing info, and probation status. Expunged DUI records are destroyed and no longer available to the public.

Note: Cabarrus County's court calendars for both civil and criminal DUI cases are viewable online at no cost through the NC Judicial Branch website.

Cabarrus County DUI Record Copies

Copy fees for DUI records in Cabarrus County follow the state schedule. Standard copies are $0.25 per page. Certified copies cost $3.00 per certification on top of copy fees. Background checks are $25 per name. If you request records by email and they are already in digital format, there may be no charge. Records on CD or DVD cost $1.00 per disc.

The clerk also handles the Cabarrus County court records search process. You can view DUI files at the courthouse for free, but printed copies have a fee. For large requests that take a lot of staff time, extra charges may apply under N.C.G.S. 132-6.2(b). Cabarrus County also has public access computers at the courthouse where you can search electronic DUI records without any charge for basic searches. The NC courts expunction page explains when a DUI record may be eligible for removal from public access.

Cabarrus County DUI Resources

Several offices in Cabarrus County handle records tied to DUI cases. The Clerk of Superior Court has all court files. The Sheriff's Office at 30 Corban Avenue SE keeps arrest and incident records. The City of Concord Clerk at 35 Cabarrus Ave West (704-920-5555) and the Town of Harrisburg Clerk at 4100 Main St Suite 101 (704-455-5614) handle local ordinance matters.

Use the court dates tool to find your next DUI hearing in Cabarrus County by name or citation number.

The NC courts background check page walks you through the steps to get a DUI record check in Cabarrus County or anywhere in North Carolina. The Cabarrus County Public Library also offers help with navigating public record searches.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Cabarrus County. DUI cases are filed in the county where the arrest took place, so make sure you are searching the right county for the records you need.