Guilford County DUI Record Search

Guilford County DUI records are kept by the Clerk of Superior Court in Greensboro and High Point. With close to 500,000 residents, Guilford County is one of the largest in North Carolina. The county runs two courthouses that handle DWI cases and other criminal matters. You can look up DUI records online through the eCourts portal or visit either courthouse in person. Public access terminals at both sites let you search DUI case data at no cost. Staff at the clerk's office can help you find records and get copies of DWI court files from Guilford County.

Guilford County Clerk of Superior Court

David Churchill serves as the elected Clerk of Superior Court for Guilford County. His office keeps all DUI records and DWI case files for the county. The clerk's staff can pull records, make copies, and process background check requests. They handle both old and new DUI cases filed in Guilford County courts.

Guilford County runs two courthouse locations to serve its large population. The main courthouse sits at 201 South Eugene Street in Greensboro. A second courthouse operates at 505 East Green Drive in High Point. Both locations handle DWI cases and let you search DUI records in person. The Greensboro office is the main hub for record requests and certified copies of DUI court files. Call the Greensboro clerk's office at (336) 412-7300 for help with Guilford County DUI records. The High Point office can be reached at (336) 822-6700.

The Guilford County Courthouse in Greensboro is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The clerk's office may close for lunch between noon and 1:00 PM. Call first if you plan to visit for a DUI record search during that time. Security screening starts at 8:00 AM for early arrivals.

How to Search Guilford County DUI Records

You can search DUI records in Guilford County in three ways. The fastest is the eCourts portal, which gives you free access to case data around the clock. You can look up DWI cases by name, case number, or citation. The portal shows case status, court dates, and charge details for DUI records across all North Carolina counties.

For a hands-on search, go to the Greensboro or High Point courthouse. Both have public access terminals in the lobby. These let you look up DUI records and DWI cases at no charge. The terminals pull from the same database used by court staff. You can view charge details, case status, and court dates. Printed copies cost a small fee. Staff can help you use the terminals if you need it.

If you need certified copies of DUI records from Guilford County, visit the clerk's office or send a written request by mail. Include the full name of the person, the case number if you have it, and your contact details. Mail requests go to P.O. Box 3008, Greensboro, NC 27402-3008. Standard copies cost $0.25 per page. Certified copies cost $5.00 per document plus page fees.

Note: The eCourts portal provides basic DUI case data, but certified copies must come from the Guilford County Clerk's office directly.

Guilford County DWI Background Checks

A certified criminal background check shows all DUI and DWI records on file in Guilford County. To get one, fill out Form AOC-CR-314 and pay the $25 fee. This form asks for the person's full name and date of birth. A social security number is not required but helps with search accuracy.

You can submit the form in person at the Greensboro or High Point clerk's office. In-person payments accept credit cards, cash, money orders, and certified checks. Personal checks are not accepted. If you send your request by mail, only money orders or certified checks work. Never send cash by mail. Processing takes 5 to 10 business days for most DUI record searches in Guilford County.

The self-service terminals offer free non-certified DUI record searches. These are fine for a quick check. But the results lack the certified seal needed for most official uses. For a full statewide background check that goes beyond Guilford County, contact the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. The SBI charges $14 for a Right to Review check and requires fingerprints.

DUI Laws in Guilford County

North Carolina law treats DUI and DWI as the same offense. The state uses the term "Driving While Impaired" under G.S. 20-138.1. A driver with a blood alcohol level of 0.08 or higher is over the legal limit. Drivers under 21 face charges at just 0.01. Commercial drivers face a lower bar at 0.04.

Guilford County courts handle a high volume of DWI cases each year. District Court manages most DUI charges as misdemeanors. The District Attorney's office for the 24th Prosecutorial District, led by Avery Michelle Crump, prosecutes these cases. Her office is at 505 East Green Drive in High Point and can be reached at (336) 412-7600. More severe charges, like habitual DWI under G.S. 20-138.1, go to Superior Court as felonies.

Sentencing for DUI in Guilford County follows G.S. 20-179. This law sets six levels of punishment based on factors like prior DWI convictions, BAC level, and whether a crash occurred. Level Five is the least severe. Level One carries up to two years in jail. An Aggravated Level One sentence can mean up to three years. Guilford County judges weigh these factors at sentencing.

Refusing a breath test triggers penalties under G.S. 20-16.2. The implied consent law means your license can be revoked for 30 days just for refusing the test. This is separate from any DUI charge. Guilford County DWI records show both the criminal charge and any implied consent revocation. The county also runs DWI court programs for repeat offenders, which appear on the criminal calendar alongside regular DUI cases.

Copies of Guilford County DUI Court Records

You can get copies of DUI records from the Guilford County Clerk's office in Greensboro or High Point. Walk in during business hours with your ID. Ask the clerk to pull the DUI case file you need. You can view it on site or ask for copies.

Standard copies run $0.25 per page. A certified copy costs $5.00 per document plus page charges. Exemplified copies for use outside North Carolina cost $10.00 per document plus page fees. You can also file a public records request to get copies by mail. The clerk's office processes most requests in 5 to 10 business days. Complex requests for old DUI records may take longer.

Note: A county-level DUI record search only covers Guilford County cases, so check other counties if the person lived elsewhere in North Carolina.

Guilford County DWI Resources

Several offices in Guilford County can help with DUI-related matters. Here are key contacts:

• Sheriff's Office: 400 W. Washington Street, Greensboro, (336) 641-3694
• District Attorney: (336) 412-7600, 24th Prosecutorial District
• Superior Court Judges: (336) 412-7900
• District Court: (336) 412-7800
• Public Defender's Office: 201 S. Eugene Street, Greensboro

The Guilford County Sheriff's Office at (336) 641-3694 keeps arrest records for DUI cases. Sheriff Danny Rogers leads the office. You can get fingerprinting services through the sheriff for SBI background checks. The Register of Deeds, Jeff Thigpen, handles other county records at 201 W. Market Street. His office can be reached at (336) 641-7556.

If you need to clear a DUI from your record, the clerk's office has expunction forms and information. Expunctions cost $175 to file plus extra fees for certified records and fingerprints. Not all DUI convictions are eligible. The clerk's staff can tell you if your DWI case in Guilford County meets the legal requirements for removal.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Guilford County. If a DUI charge was filed in a neighboring county, you must search records there. Each county keeps its own DWI case files at the local clerk's office.