Nash County DUI Records Database

Nash County DUI records are held at the courthouse in Nashville, North Carolina. The county is part of Prosecutorial District 8 and Superior Court District 8A. Rachel M. Joyner serves as the Clerk of Superior Court and oversees all DWI case files in the county. Nash County has a population of about 95,840 and includes the city of Rocky Mount. If you need to look up a DUI case, check a court date, or get a copy of a DWI record, the Clerk's office in Nashville is the place to start your search.

Nash County DUI Court Records Office

The Nash County Courthouse is at 234 W. Washington Street in Nashville. This is where all DUI and DWI cases are filed and stored. The Clerk of Superior Court can be reached at (252) 220-3000. The mailing address is P.O. Box 759, Nashville, NC 27856. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Nash County was formed in 1777 and named after General Francis Nash, a Revolutionary War hero. The courthouse in Nashville has served as the center of county government for over two centuries. Today, the criminal division handles all DWI cases. You can reach the criminal division at (252) 220-3000 with fax at (252) 220-3006. The civil division has a separate fax at (252) 220-3001. Public access terminals are set up in the Clerk's office so you can search DUI records on your own at no cost. If you need copies, standard pages cost $0.25 and certified copies of DWI documents are $5.00 each.

The NC Judicial Branch page for Nash County provides court calendars, program details, and contact information for all judicial offices in the county.

Note: As of early 2024, Nash County is not yet part of the NC Judicial Branch's online search system, so most DUI records must be accessed in person or by mail.

Search Nash County DWI Records

Because Nash County has not yet joined the eCourts system, online access to DUI records is limited. You can still check the NC Courts court dates search for upcoming DWI hearing dates by name or citation number. For full case details and copies of DUI records, visit the courthouse in person.

To search DUI records in Nash County, go to 234 W. Washington Street in Nashville between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Bring a valid photo ID. The staff can look up DWI cases by name or case number. You can also call (252) 220-3000 or fax (252) 220-3006 to ask about a DUI record before you visit.

To request Nash County DUI records by mail, send a completed request form to the Clerk of Court Office at P.O. Box 759, Nashville, NC 27856. Include a $25 check or money order for a background check. Forms are available on the NC Courts services page. The Nash County contact directory has all the phone numbers you need.

• Full name of the person charged
• Date of birth if known
• Case number for faster results
• $25 check or money order for background check

DWI Laws Affecting Nash County

All DUI charges in Nash County are governed by North Carolina state law. G.S. 20-138.1 makes it a crime to drive while impaired by alcohol, drugs, or any substance that affects your ability to drive safely. The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.08. Commercial drivers are held to 0.04. Drivers under 21 face a zero tolerance rule in Nash County.

Sentencing for DWI convictions in Nash County follows G.S. 20-179. There are six punishment levels based on aggravating and mitigating factors. Prior DWI convictions are a major aggravating factor. A first DWI in Nash County can mean fines, probation, and up to 60 days in jail at Level Five. At the other end, Aggravated Level One can bring up to three years of active prison time for repeat offenders or cases involving serious injury.

G.S. 20-16.2 covers the implied consent law. Anyone who drives in Nash County has already agreed to a breath or blood test if stopped for suspected DWI. Refusing the test leads to an automatic one-year license revocation. Under G.S. 20-138.5, habitual DWI is a Class F felony. This charge applies to drivers with three or more prior DWI convictions in the past ten years and is heard in Nash County Superior Court.

DUI Background Checks in Nash County

Criminal background checks that include DUI records cost $25 at the Nash County Clerk of Superior Court. This search covers all DWI convictions and pending charges on file in Nash County. You can also request a statewide criminal history check through the NC State Bureau of Investigation for $14. The SBI check covers all counties in North Carolina.

DWI convictions from Nash County stay on your permanent criminal record. North Carolina does not allow expungement of DUI offenses. Under G.S. 20-19, a DWI conviction also triggers license revocation. The Nash County Sheriff's Office at 222 W. Washington St. in Nashville, phone (252) 459-4121, maintains arrest records and can help verify warrant information tied to DUI cases.

The public records request form shown above can be used to request DWI case files from Nash County or any other county in North Carolina.

Note: The Nash County Sheriff can be reached at (252) 459-4121 to check on active DUI warrants or arrest records.

Nash County DUI Record Resources

The Nash County court records page provides information about District Court records, criminal records categories, and how to access DUI case files. Nash County District Court handles all misdemeanor DWI cases, traffic violations, and preliminary hearings for felony DUI charges. Superior Court handles felony habitual DWI cases under G.S. 20-138.5.

The Claude Mayo, Jr. Administration Building at 120 W. Washington Street in Nashville houses county administrative offices. The Register of Deeds can be reached at (252) 459-9825. For DUI case questions, contact the Clerk of Superior Court at (252) 220-3000. Under G.S. 20-16.5, a vehicle can be seized at the scene of a DWI arrest if the driver's license was already revoked for a prior DUI at the time of the stop in Nash County.

Use the NC Courts search tool above to find upcoming DWI court dates in Nash County by name or citation number.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Nash County. DWI charges are filed in the county where the traffic stop took place. Make sure you are searching in the right county for your DUI records.