Search Granville County DUI Records

Granville County DUI records are maintained by the Clerk of Superior Court in Oxford. The county is in the 11th Judicial District, north of Durham and Wake counties. J. Yancey Washington serves as Clerk of Superior Court. You can search for DWI case files at the courthouse on Main Street or use the state's online court portal. The Granville County clerk handles all DUI filings, background checks, and record copies. This page explains how to find and access DUI records in Granville County.

Granville County Courthouse and Clerk

The Granville County Courthouse is at 101 Main Street in Oxford. The main phone number is (919) 690-4800. The courthouse is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. It is closed on weekends. Clerk J. Yancey Washington oversees all DUI and DWI record keeping.

The building provides full wheelchair access. Disabled access is at the entrance of the Courthouse Annex on Williamsboro Street, next to the main courthouse. An elevator is to the right of the Annex entrance. The courthouse handles both District Court and Superior Court proceedings. Most DUI cases in Granville County are heard in District Court. Felony charges go to Superior Court.

The District Attorney can be reached at (919) 690-4860 for DWI prosecution matters. District Court Judges are at (919) 693-5193. Superior Court Judges have two offices. The Oxford office is at (919) 690-4881. There is also coordination through the Louisburg office at (919) 497-4301, since Granville and Franklin counties share some judicial resources in District 11. Magistrates are at (919) 690-4898 for initial appearances.

Visit the Granville County court page for calendars, administrative schedules, and local rules.

How to Search Granville County DWI Records

The NC eCourts portal lets you search for DUI records in Granville County online. Enter a name or case number. The portal shows court dates, charges, and case status. It is free for basic info and covers all North Carolina counties.

You can also search in person at the courthouse at 101 Main Street in Oxford. The clerk's office can look up DUI records by name or case number. Staff will pull case files and make copies for you. Bring your ID. The Oxford courthouse is on Main Street in the center of town, a traditional location for county courthouses in North Carolina. It serves as the judicial center for all of Granville County.

Criminal and civil calendars are posted online through the Granville County courthouse page. You can track upcoming DUI hearings and check scheduling details for the 11th Judicial District.

Granville County DUI Background Checks

A DUI background check in Granville County costs $25 at the clerk's office. You provide a name and date of birth. The clerk runs a name inquiry check that shows all criminal charges on file, including DWI cases. Results are available the same day in person. You can also request a check by mail.

This search only covers Granville County. For a statewide search, the NC SBI provides fingerprint-based background checks covering all counties. The NC Courts background check page explains the differences between local and statewide searches.

Note: Name inquiry checks cannot guarantee identity because they do not use fingerprints or Social Security Numbers, so date of birth helps tell apart people with similar names.

DWI Laws in Granville County

DUI charges in Granville County are brought under G.S. 20-138.1. The BAC limit is 0.08. Under the implied consent law in G.S. 20-16.2, all drivers agree to testing when stopped for suspected DWI. Refusing a breath or blood test leads to a one-year license revocation.

A civil revocation under G.S. 20-16.5 starts at once when a driver fails or refuses the test. This is separate from the criminal DUI case. Sentencing follows G.S. 20-179. Six levels of punishment apply. The judge weighs aggravating and mitigating factors. Prior DWI convictions are the most serious aggravating factor. Three or more DWI convictions in ten years bring a habitual impaired driving charge under G.S. 20-138.5, which is a felony.

After a DWI conviction, drivers in Granville County may seek a limited driving privilege under G.S. 20-19. Custody mediation at (919) 257-1791 and juvenile court at (919) 603-5498 handle other court matters in the county.

Get Granville County DUI Record Copies

Go to the clerk's office at 101 Main Street in Oxford. Ask for a copy of the DUI case file. Staff search by name or case number. Plain copies and certified copies are both available.

You can also mail a request to the Granville County Clerk of Superior Court at 101 Main Street, Oxford, NC 27565. Include the person's name, date of birth, and payment. Call (919) 690-4800 to check fees before mailing. The NC Courts records page has forms for public records requests.

Granville County DUI Court Resources

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

The NC eCourts portal is the main tool for searching DUI records in Granville County and across North Carolina.

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

The NC Courts expunction page has information about removing eligible DUI charges from your record. File your petition with the Granville County Clerk of Superior Court in Oxford.

The eCourts system brings online access to DUI case records in Granville County and throughout the state.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Granville County. DUI cases are filed where the arrest took place. Verify the county on your citation before searching.