Access Franklin County DUI Records

Franklin County DUI records are on file at the Clerk of Superior Court in Louisburg. The county sits in District 5 for all court divisions and is northeast of Raleigh. Louisburg has been the county seat since the county was first set up. You can search for DWI case files at the courthouse on South Main Street or look up records online through the state court portal. The Franklin County clerk handles DUI case filings, record requests, and certified copies. This page shows you how to find DUI records in Franklin County step by step.

Franklin County Courthouse and Clerk

The Franklin County Clerk of Superior Court is at 102 S Main St, Suite 1, in Louisburg. This office keeps all DUI and DWI case records for the county. The courthouse houses both Superior Court and District Court. Most DUI cases are heard in District Court. Felony DWI charges, such as habitual impaired driving under G.S. 20-138.5, go to Superior Court.

The courthouse is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The handicapped entrance is on Nash Street. The Hobgood Annex at 113 S. Main Street provides more space and is accessible at the Main Street entrance. For ADA matters, contact Trial Court Coordinator Ella Wrenn at 919-497-4301 or email Franklin.DAC@nccourts.org.

Visit the Franklin County court page for calendars, local rules, and forms. The courthouse page has location and access details.

Search Franklin County DWI Records

The NC eCourts portal lets you search for DUI records in Franklin County from any computer. Enter the person's name or case number. The portal shows charges, court dates, and case status. It is free for basic case details.

You can also visit the Franklin County Courthouse in Louisburg. The clerk's office offers court records, eFiling services, citation payment, and court collections. Staff can search for DUI records by name or case number and make copies for you. Bring your ID. The Louisburg courthouse serves as the main hub for all legal proceedings in Franklin County, including DWI cases.

Franklin County court records date back to 1786. While historical records are at the State Archives of North Carolina, modern DUI case files are at the clerk's office. The county's first jail was built near the original courthouse and was destroyed by fire in 1872. The current Franklin County Jail and Sheriff's Department Complex was built in 1994 on T. Kemp Road west of downtown Louisburg.

Note: DUI records from Franklin County only cover charges filed in this county and will not show cases from other North Carolina counties.

Franklin County DUI Background Checks

A DUI background check in Franklin County is a name inquiry check done at the clerk's office. You provide the name and date of birth. The clerk searches the local database for any DWI or other criminal charges. The fee is $25. Results are available the same day when you go in person.

This search only covers Franklin County. For a search that spans all of North Carolina, use the NC SBI fingerprint-based background check. The NC Courts background check page explains how both methods work and what each one covers.

DWI Laws in Franklin County

DUI charges in Franklin County are brought under G.S. 20-138.1. The BAC limit is 0.08. Officers use breath and blood tests to find the level. Under G.S. 20-16.2, North Carolina's implied consent law, every driver agrees to be tested if law enforcement has reason to suspect DWI.

Refusing a test in Franklin County triggers a one-year license revocation. A civil revocation under G.S. 20-16.5 takes effect at once, before the DUI case goes to trial. Sentencing follows G.S. 20-179. The punishment ranges from Level 5 to Aggravated Level 1. Factors like prior DWI convictions and high BAC levels push cases to harsher levels. A third DWI in ten years can result in a habitual impaired driving charge under G.S. 20-138.5, which is a felony in North Carolina.

After a conviction, drivers in Franklin County may apply for a limited driving privilege under G.S. 20-19 to drive for certain needs while their license is revoked.

Get Copies of Franklin County DUI Records

Visit the Franklin County Courthouse at 102 S Main St in Louisburg. Ask the clerk for a copy of the DUI case file you need. Staff will search by name or case number. Plain copies and certified copies are both available. Certified copies cost more than plain ones.

You can mail a request to the clerk's office. Include the person's name, date of birth, and a check or money order for the fee. The NC Courts records page provides forms for public records requests. Call the clerk before mailing to confirm current fees.

The Franklin County contact directory lists phone numbers for every court office, including the District Attorney and magistrates.

Franklin County DUI Court Resources

The state court system provides several tools for finding DUI records in Franklin County. Check court dates online by name or citation number.

The NC eCourts portal is the main tool for searching DUI case records in Franklin County and throughout North Carolina.

Use the portal to find DWI charges, court dates, and case status for Franklin County records.

For information on removing a DUI charge from your record, the NC Courts expunction page lists forms and rules. Dismissed DUI charges may qualify for expunction in Franklin County.

This guide covers how to request copies of DUI records from the Franklin County clerk's office.

Note: Franklin County shares District 5 with other nearby counties, so judicial resources and schedules may overlap.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Franklin County. DUI cases are filed where the offense took place, not where the driver lives. Verify the right county before you search.