Find Moore County DUI Records

Moore County DUI records are stored at the courthouse in Carthage, North Carolina. The county falls in Judicial District 29 and went live with the eCourts digital records system on October 14, 2024. Susan Hicks serves as the Clerk of Superior Court and leads the office that maintains all DWI case files. Moore County offers both online searches through the state portal and in-person access at the clerk office in Carthage. If you need to look up a DUI charge or check the outcome of a DWI case, the records are part of the public file at the Moore County courthouse.

Moore County Courthouse and DWI Cases

The Moore County Courthouse is at 102 Monroe Street in Carthage. All DUI and DWI cases filed in Moore County go through this location. Susan Hicks has served as the Clerk of Superior Court since February 2009, bringing over 24 years of clerk experience to the role. The main phone number is (910) 722-5000. The mailing address is P.O. Box 936, Carthage, NC 28327.

The Clerk's office in Moore County is split into divisions. The Criminal and Traffic division handles all DWI case files. You can call them at (910) 947-1950 for questions about DUI records. The Civil and Small Claims division is separate. Family Court has its own line at (910) 722-5015. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Security screening is required when you enter the Moore County Courthouse, so plan for extra time.

The Moore County Clerk of Court website has contact forms, division details, and service information. You can also visit the NC Judicial Branch page for Moore County for court calendars, jury service details, and local rules.

How to Search DUI Records in Moore County

Moore County is an eCourts county. You can search for DUI records online at the NC Court Records Portal. Type in a name or case number to pull up DWI cases filed in Moore County. The portal shows charges, hearing dates, and case outcomes for free.

For in-person searches, go to 102 Monroe Street in Carthage. Public access terminals in the Clerk's office let you look up DUI records on your own. Staff can also help run a search if you provide a name or case number. Copies cost $0.25 per page for standard and $5.00 per document for certified copies of DWI records. The Moore County Clerk's office takes cash, check, money order, and credit or debit cards as payment.

You can also request DUI records by mail. Send your request to P.O. Box 936, Carthage, NC 28327. Include the full name and date of birth of the person, the case type, and a $25 check or money order payable to the Clerk of the Superior Court of Moore County for a background check. The Moore County court records page has more details about what you need for mail requests.

Note: The Rick Rhyne Public Safety Center at 302 South McNeill Street in Carthage houses the Sheriff's Office, which provides fingerprinting for SBI background checks.

Moore County DUI Laws and Penalties

DWI charges in Moore County follow North Carolina state law. Under G.S. 20-138.1, driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs is a crime. The legal limit is a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 for most adults. For commercial drivers, it is 0.04. Any detectable alcohol for drivers under 21 can lead to a DUI charge in Moore County.

G.S. 20-179 sets the punishment levels for DWI convictions in Moore County. A first offense can result in fines, probation, community service, and possible jail time. Judges look at aggravating and mitigating factors to decide the level. Prior DWI convictions make the penalties much worse. A person with three or more prior DWI convictions in ten years can face felony habitual DWI charges under G.S. 20-138.5. These felony cases go to Superior Court in Moore County and carry long prison sentences.

The implied consent law, G.S. 20-16.2, means that any driver in Moore County who refuses a breath or blood test will lose their license for at least one year. Under G.S. 20-16.5, law enforcement can seize your vehicle at the scene if you were driving on a revoked license from a prior DWI. These strict rules make DUI cases in Moore County carry heavy consequences even before a conviction.

Moore County DWI Background Checks

Background checks for DUI records in Moore County cost $25 through the Clerk of Superior Court. This fee covers a search of all convictions and pending charges in Moore County courts. The clerk office at 102 Monroe Street processes these requests during business hours.

For a statewide criminal background check that includes DUI records from every county, submit a request to the NC State Bureau of Investigation. You will need to get fingerprinted at the Moore County Sheriff's Office at 302 South McNeill Street, Carthage, NC 28327. Call (910) 947-2931 to schedule. The SBI fee is $14. A law enforcement officer must complete part of the fingerprint card. The SBI search will show all DWI convictions across North Carolina, not just those from Moore County.

The NC Court Records Portal shown above is the online tool used to search for DWI cases in Moore County and across the state.

DUI Resources in Moore County

The Moore County contact directory lists phone numbers for every court office and judicial official. Use this to reach the criminal division, family court, or the District Attorney's office at (910) 722-5010. The Moore County Register of Deeds handles vital records like marriage certificates. This office is separate from the DUI court records kept by the Clerk of Superior Court.

Under G.S. 20-19, a DWI conviction in Moore County leads to license revocation. The length depends on your record. A first offense brings a one-year revocation. A second brings four years. A third or more can mean permanent revocation. The NC Courts help page on court records explains how to request DUI case files by mail. The public records request form is also available online for Moore County DWI record requests.

This page from the NC Judicial Branch explains the eCourts system that Moore County now uses to manage DUI case records electronically.

Note: Moore County was formed in 1885, and the courthouse in Carthage has served as the center of county government since that time.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Moore County. If you are not sure where your DUI case was filed, check the location of the traffic stop. DWI charges are always filed in the county where the arrest took place.