Find Cumberland County DUI Records
Cumberland County DUI records are available through the Clerk of Superior Court in Fayetteville. Cumberland County is one of the largest counties in North Carolina, home to Fort Liberty and a population of over 330,000 people. Lisa Scales serves as the Clerk of Superior Court and oversees all DUI and DWI court files. You can search for impaired driving records online through the state portal or visit the courthouse at 117 Dick Street. The clerk staff handles DUI record requests by phone, mail, and in person at the Cumberland County courthouse.
Cumberland County Quick Facts
Cumberland County Clerk and DUI Records
The Cumberland County Clerk of Superior Court keeps all DUI and DWI records at the courthouse in Fayetteville. The office is at 117 Dick Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301. The mailing address is PO Box 363, Fayetteville, NC 28302-0363. Call (910) 475-3000 for questions about DUI records. The fax number is (910) 475-3032. You can also email Cumberland.CustomerService@nccourts.org for help with DUI record requests.
The clerk office handles civil and criminal cases, traffic matters, probate, and family law. DUI and DWI cases fall under the criminal division. Criminal court records show criminal history including traffic infractions, misdemeanor DWI charges, and felony DUI offenses. You can search by name, case number, or date filed. Public access terminals are available at the Cumberland County courthouse for looking up DUI records on your own.
Be aware of phone scams. The Cumberland County courts page warns that scammers have called people asking for money. The real court will never ask you to pay fines over the phone.
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Cumberland County Clerk of Superior Court 117 Dick Street Fayetteville, NC 28301 Phone: (910) 475-3000 |
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| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | cumberlandcountycourts.org/court-records |
How to Search Cumberland County DUI Records
The NC Court Records Portal lets you search DUI cases in Cumberland County for free. Type in the name of the person or the case number. The system shows basic details like the charge, hearing dates, and case status. For full DUI documents, you need to visit the clerk office or send a written request.
To search DUI records in person at the Cumberland County courthouse, go to 117 Dick Street in Fayetteville. The staff can pull up DUI cases and make copies for you. Paper files are also accessible by visiting the courthouse during business hours. DUI records include the defendant name, charges, hearing timeline, arrest dates, and the judge assigned to the case.
Cumberland County DUI record copies cost:
- Uncertified copy: $0.25 per page
- Certified copy first page: $5.00
- Certified copy each added page: $2.00
- Criminal record search (AOC-CR-314): $25.00
The Cumberland County District Court handles misdemeanor DWI cases, domestic relations, juvenile matters, and civil cases under $10,000. Felony DUI cases and larger civil disputes go to Superior Court. Both courts maintain DUI records through the clerk office.
Cumberland County DWI Background Checks
You can check for DUI records in Cumberland County through a local background check or a statewide search. The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office runs background checks for $8. The NC SBI does a statewide fingerprint check for $14. You can also use the AOC-CR-314 form at the clerk office for $25 to get a certified DUI record search.
The NC Courts criminal background check page has full details on how to search for DUI and DWI records across all North Carolina counties. The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office also has an Active Inmate Lookup tool that you can search by name at no cost under N.C.G.S. 132-1.4. The NC District and Superior Court Search lets you find upcoming DUI cases by defendant name.
Note: A statewide SBI background check will show DUI convictions from Cumberland County and every other county in North Carolina.
DUI and DWI Laws in Cumberland County
DUI charges in Cumberland County follow North Carolina law. Under G.S. 20-138.1, driving while impaired is a criminal offense. The legal limit is 0.08 percent blood alcohol for standard drivers. Any amount of a Schedule I controlled substance in the blood also counts as impairment.
Sentencing for DWI in Cumberland County uses the framework in G.S. 20-179. The judge considers grossly aggravating factors, aggravating factors, and mitigating factors. A prior DWI conviction within the past seven years is a grossly aggravating factor. Having a child under 18 in the car is another. Level A1 is the harshest, with up to 36 months in jail. Level five may result in a fine only with no active jail time for a first offense in Cumberland County.
Under G.S. 20-16.2, refusing a breath or blood test leads to a license revocation of at least 30 days. G.S. 20-16.5 allows a pretrial civil revocation if the driver blew 0.08 or higher. Habitual DWI under G.S. 20-138.5 applies to drivers with three or more prior convictions in ten years. The DMV handles post-conviction license actions under G.S. 20-19 for Cumberland County DUI cases.
Cumberland County DUI Court Resources
The NC Courts court dates page lets you search for upcoming DUI hearings in Cumberland County by name or citation number. Use this to find when a DWI case is set for court. The expunctions page explains how to petition the court to seal a DUI record in Cumberland County.
The obtaining court records page covers all the steps for getting DUI records from any North Carolina court. For Cumberland County, you can also visit the Cumberland County court records guide for a full overview of how to access criminal records. The clerk staff at the courthouse can help with any questions about DUI case files.
Nearby Counties
These counties are near Cumberland County. DUI cases must be filed in the county where the arrest took place. Check the right county to find the DUI record you need.