DUI Records in Caswell County

Caswell County DUI records are filed at the historic courthouse in Yanceyville, North Carolina. John Satterfield serves as the Clerk of Superior Court and manages all DWI case files, traffic court records, and criminal documents for the county. Caswell County is a rural county in north-central North Carolina with limited public transit, so plan your visit to the courthouse in advance. You can search for DUI records online, in person at 139 East Church Street, or by mail. The clerk's office is open Monday through Friday for record requests.

Caswell County Clerk of Superior Court

John Satterfield is the Clerk of Superior Court for Caswell County. The clerk's office is at 139 East Church Street in Yanceyville, NC 27379. The mailing address is PO Drawer 790, Yanceyville, NC 27379. Call (336) 459-4000 for DUI record requests or general court questions. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Caswell County is part of Prosecutorial District 22, which also covers Rockingham County. Jason Ramey serves as the District Attorney for District 22 and can be reached at (336) 459-4010. The District Court Judge is at (336) 459-4012 for misdemeanor DUI matters, and the Superior Court Judge is at (336) 459-4016 for felony cases. The county also operates a Community Corrections Center on East Church Street for offenders sentenced by the courts. This day reporting center serves some DUI defendants who are ordered to attend. Caswell County has a Drug Treatment Court at (336) 597-8026 for eligible defendants.

How to Find Caswell County DUI Records

The NC eCourts portal is the fastest way to search for DUI records in Caswell County from home. This free tool lets you look up DWI cases by name or case number. It shows charges, court dates, and case status. For full documents or certified copies, you need to contact the clerk directly or visit the courthouse.

To search in person, go to the Caswell County Courthouse at 139 East Church Street in Yanceyville. Bring your photo ID. The clerk can search for DUI records and let you inspect the case file at no charge. Copies cost extra per the state fee schedule. Superior Court judges rotate through the district on six-month assignments, so case schedules may vary. The Caswell County court contact directory has details on how to search Superior Court case records.

The portal covers all 100 North Carolina counties, so you can check DUI records in Caswell and other counties from one search tool.

For mail requests, send a written request to PO Drawer 790, Yanceyville, NC 27379. Include the name and date of birth, case number if known, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and payment for fees.

Note: Caswell County is a rural county with limited public transit, so plan your courthouse visit and call (336) 459-4000 before going.

Caswell County DWI Background Checks

A DUI background check at the Caswell County Clerk's office costs $25 per name. You need a valid photo ID. The search covers criminal records filed in Caswell County. Sheriff Michael L. Welch heads the county law enforcement office, which keeps arrest records and incident reports for DUI stops. The Juvenile Court Counselor can be reached at (336) 694-5600, and Probation and Parole is at (336) 694-4175 for cases that involve those services.

For a statewide DUI check, use the North Carolina SBI which charges $14 per fingerprint-based search. The NC courts background check page explains the full process. Caswell County is served by the North Carolina Indigent Defense Services for defendants who need a public defender or appointed counsel for DUI cases. You can look up your lawyer's contact info through the NCIDS Caswell County page.

DUI Laws Affecting Caswell County Cases

Every DUI arrest in Caswell County is charged under G.S. 20-138.1, the main DWI statute. A driver is guilty if their blood alcohol is 0.08 or above, or if drugs impair their driving. District Court handles misdemeanor DUI cases. Felony DWI charges under G.S. 20-138.5 go to Superior Court.

Sentencing follows G.S. 20-179 with six punishment levels. The judge reviews prior DUI history, blood alcohol level, and other factors to set the sentence. Implied consent under G.S. 20-16.2 requires drivers on Caswell County roads to submit to a chemical test when asked. Refusing leads to a one-year license revocation under G.S. 20-16.5. A limited driving privilege under G.S. 20-19 may be available through the clerk for those who need to drive for work or medical reasons. Caswell County's Drug Treatment Court at (336) 597-8026 provides treatment alternatives for some DUI defendants.

Note: Caswell County's District Attorney Jason Ramey handles DUI prosecution for District 22, which covers both Caswell and Rockingham counties.

DUI Record Copies in Caswell County

Copy fees for DUI records in Caswell County follow the state schedule. Standard copies are charged per page. Certified copies cost more. You can view DUI case files at the clerk's office for free under North Carolina's public records law. Copies require payment. The Register of Deeds, Tammy Riggs, handles vital records and property documents at the courthouse, PO Box 98.

If you think a DUI record in Caswell County might qualify for expunction, check the NC courts expunction page. Expunged records are removed and cannot be found by the public. The Caswell County contact directory on the NC courts site lists phone numbers for the clerk, judges, and all court staff.

Caswell County DUI Court Resources

Check your DUI court date in Caswell County at nccourts.gov/court-dates. You can search by name, citation, or case number. The Community Corrections Center at (336) 694-7673 on East Church Street serves offenders sentenced by the courts, including some DUI defendants on day reporting.

Find your DUI hearing date in Caswell County using the NC courts search tool.

The Dan River Work Farm at (336) 694-1583 and the Yanceyville Unit at (336) 694-4531 are NC Department of Corrections facilities in Caswell County. The Caswell County department directory lists all county offices with phone numbers and addresses for quick reference when looking for DUI records or related services.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Caswell County. DUI cases are filed in the county where the arrest happened. Check the right county for your DWI records.