Search Pasquotank County DUI Records

Pasquotank County DUI records are maintained by the Clerk of Superior Court in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. This northeastern county is part of Judicial District 1 and has a population of about 40,179. Pasquotank is one of the oldest counties in the state, created in 1668 as a precinct in Albemarle. The county has implemented eCourts, making it possible to search DWI cases online through the state portal. Connie J. Thornley serves as the Clerk of Superior Court. You can search for DUI records online, in person at the courthouse, or by mail.

Pasquotank County Courthouse DUI Records

The Pasquotank County Courthouse is at 206 East Main Street in Elizabeth City. The Clerk of Superior Court can be reached at (252) 331-4600. The mailing address is P.O. Box 449, Elizabeth City, NC 27907. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. All DUI and DWI cases filed in Pasquotank County go through this courthouse.

The Clerk of Superior Court is an elected official who serves a four-year term and must live in the county. The Clerk's office is a branch of state government that handles all administrative, clerical, and record-keeping duties for District Court and Superior Court. This includes maintaining civil and criminal DUI records, collecting and disbursing court fees, and keeping files for DWI proceedings. The office also handles passport applications, guardianship appointments, and estate administration in Pasquotank County.

Superior Court judges can be reached at (252) 331-4501. District Court judges are at (252) 331-4500. The District Attorney's office is at (252) 331-4530. Visit the NC Judicial Branch page for Pasquotank County for court calendars and program details. The Pasquotank County Clerk of Court page describes the full range of the Clerk's duties.

How to Find DWI Records in Pasquotank County

Pasquotank County is an eCourts county. You can search for DUI records through the NC Court Records Portal using a case number or name. The portal lets you check case status, upcoming court dates, party information, and case histories. Basic DWI case details are free to view online.

For in-person access, visit the courthouse at 206 East Main Street in Elizabeth City. Self-service terminals in the Clerk's office let you search DUI records at no charge. Staff will help you find materials but will not do research for you. Bring valid photo ID. Standard copies cost $0.25 per page. Certified copies of DWI documents cost $5.00 each. The Clerk's office accepts cash, check, and money order for fees.

You can also request records from the Pasquotank County contact directory offices or submit a written request by mail to P.O. Box 449, Elizabeth City, NC 27907. The Pasquotank County court records page explains the types of records available, confidential records that are not public, and how to use the eCourts portal to find DUI cases.

• Full name of the person charged with DWI
• Date of birth if available
• Case number for faster results
• Valid photo ID for in-person requests

DWI Laws in Pasquotank County

Under G.S. 20-138.1, driving while impaired is a crime in Pasquotank County and all of North Carolina. The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.08 for most adult drivers. Commercial vehicle operators face a lower limit of 0.04. Drivers under 21 cannot have any alcohol at all. This law applies on every public road in the county, including roads in Elizabeth City, Nixonton, and Weeksville.

DWI sentencing in Pasquotank County follows G.S. 20-179. Six punishment levels exist. The judge reviews grossly aggravating factors, aggravating factors, and mitigating factors to set the level. Level Five is the lightest and can mean fines up to $200 and up to 60 days in jail. Aggravated Level One is the most severe and can result in up to three years of active prison time. Each DWI conviction in Pasquotank County goes on your permanent criminal record.

G.S. 20-16.2 covers implied consent. Refusing a breath or blood test in Pasquotank County brings automatic license revocation for one year. Under G.S. 20-138.5, habitual DWI is a Class F felony for drivers with three or more prior convictions in ten years. G.S. 20-16.5 allows law enforcement to seize your vehicle at the time of a DWI arrest if your license was already revoked for a prior DUI offense. Under G.S. 20-19, the license revocation period after a DWI conviction gets longer with each prior offense.

Pasquotank County DUI Background Checks

Criminal background checks that include DUI records cost $25 at the Pasquotank County Clerk of Superior Court. Visit the courthouse at 206 East Main Street in Elizabeth City during business hours. Bring valid ID and the name and date of birth of the person you want to check. The search covers all DWI convictions and pending charges in Pasquotank County courts.

For a statewide search, contact the NC State Bureau of Investigation. The SBI fee is $14 and covers DUI records from all 100 North Carolina counties. DWI convictions in Pasquotank County are permanent. They cannot be expunged. The conviction stays on your criminal record and your driving history with the NC DMV for the rest of your life.

The Pasquotank County Sheriff, Randy Cartwright, can be reached at (252) 338-2191 for arrest records and warrant checks tied to DUI cases. The Sheriff's Office Civil Process Division handles 500 to 600 summons and court orders each month. In-state service costs $30 per person attempted.

The NC Judicial Branch page above explains the steps for running a criminal background check that includes DWI records from Pasquotank County.

Note: Pasquotank County has no known history of courthouse disasters, so DUI records dating back decades have been well preserved.

Pasquotank County DWI Record Resources

Pasquotank County was created in 1668 and named after the Pasquotank Indians. The word means "where the current divides or forks." Elizabeth City has served as the county seat since the beginning. Court records date back to 1737. Land records reach back to 1666. This makes the Pasquotank County courthouse one of the oldest record repositories in North Carolina.

The Register of Deeds, Joyce Pritchard, maintains vital records and can be reached at (252) 335-4367. Marriage records start from 1867. Certified copies of marriage certificates cost $10. For DUI warrant information, contact the Sheriff at (252) 338-2191 or the Clerk at (252) 331-4600. The Pasquotank County court page provides current information about record access and court services. Camden County was formed from Pasquotank in 1777. The county borders Albemarle Sound, Perquimans, Gates, and Camden Counties.

The NC Department of Adult Correction page above provides access to offender records for people convicted of DWI and other crimes across North Carolina, including Pasquotank County.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Pasquotank County. DWI charges are filed in the county where the traffic stop occurred. Check the arrest location before searching for DUI records.