Richmond County DWI Records

Richmond County DUI records are kept at the Judicial Center in Rockingham. The Clerk of Superior Court maintains all DWI case files, arrest records, and impaired driving court documents for the county. Richmond County has a population of about 46,500. You can search for DUI records online through the North Carolina court portal or in person at 105 West Franklin Street. Vickie Daniel serves as the current Clerk of Superior Court and oversees all criminal and civil records.

Richmond County Judicial Center

The Richmond County Judicial Center is the main courthouse for DUI cases. It is at 105 West Franklin Street in Rockingham. Vickie Daniel is the Clerk of Superior Court. Call (910) 419-7400 to ask about DWI records, court dates, or copy fees. The judicial center houses both Superior Court and District Court.

District Court in Richmond County handles most impaired driving cases. This includes misdemeanor DWI charges under G.S. 20-138.1, traffic infractions, and preliminary hearings. The Superior Court Judges Office at (910) 419-7686 handles felony DUI charges and appeals from District Court. The District Court Judges can be reached at (910) 419-7575. The Richmond County court page on the NC Judicial Branch website has links to court schedules, local rules, and online services.

Public terminals at the Richmond County Judicial Center let you search for DUI cases by defendant name, case number, or witness name. Staff can help with your search and provide copies of DWI records during business hours.

Search Richmond County DUI Cases

You can search for DUI records in Richmond County through the NC eCourts portal. This free online tool lets you look up DWI cases by name or case number across all North Carolina counties. Basic case data, including charges, court dates, and outcomes, is free to view.

For a more detailed search, visit the Richmond County Judicial Center in Rockingham. Public terminals at the clerk's office let you search cases by defendant name, case number, or victim and witness name. You can view DUI case files at no charge during business hours. Copies cost $0.25 per page for standard and more for certified documents. Bring a valid photo ID when you visit.

The Richmond County contact directory lists all court offices and their phone numbers. For DUI records by mail, send your request to 105 West Franklin Street, Rockingham, NC 28379. Include the case number or full name, payment for fees, and a return envelope.

• Online searches are free for basic DWI case details
• In-person searches give full access to DUI case files
• Mail requests need case details and fee payment
• Certified copies cost $25 for a criminal record check

Note: Criminal and civil records in Richmond County can also be checked through the Search Portal Online on the NC Judicial Branch website.

DWI Laws in Richmond County

North Carolina law controls all DUI cases in Richmond County. Under G.S. 20-138.1, driving while impaired is a crime on any public road. The blood alcohol limit is 0.08% for most drivers. Commercial drivers face a 0.04% limit. Drivers under 21 cannot have any alcohol.

Richmond County judges follow the sentencing structure in G.S. 20-179. There are six levels of punishment. The lowest is Level Five. The most severe is Aggravated Level One. Factors like blood alcohol reading, prior DWI convictions, causing an accident, or having a child in the car affect the punishment level. A first offense with no aggravating factors may result in community service and a fine. Multiple DWI convictions lead to jail time and long license suspensions under G.S. 20-19. The implied consent law, G.S. 20-16.2, revokes a driver's license for one year if they refuse a breath test. G.S. 20-16.5 allows pretrial revocation within 10 days of a DWI arrest.

Habitual DWI under G.S. 20-138.5 is a Class F felony. This applies when a driver has three or more prior DWI convictions within 10 years. Felony DUI cases in Richmond County are tried in Superior Court and carry a minimum one-year prison sentence.

Drivers charged with DWI in Richmond County should also know about license restoration. After a revocation period ends, you must pay a restoration fee and may need to complete a substance abuse assessment before getting your license back. The DMV handles license restoration, not the court.

Richmond County DUI Background Checks

A DUI background check through the Richmond County clerk costs $25. Fill out Form AOC-CR-314 and submit it at the Judicial Center. This search covers only Richmond County records and will show DWI charges and convictions filed in the county.

For statewide DWI history, contact the North Carolina SBI at (919) 662-4500. The SBI maintains criminal records from all 100 counties. A personal history check costs $14 and requires fingerprints. The NC Courts background check page has instructions on how to check DUI records at the state level.

The Richmond County Sheriff, Mark B. Gulledge, is at 302 Dogwood Lane in Hamlet. The Sheriff's Office can be reached at 910-997-8285 for arrest records and booking data on DWI cases. The Richmond County court records page also provides information about accessing criminal and civil records in the county.

Richmond County DUI Record Resources

The North Carolina Judicial Branch provides tools for searching DUI records across the state. These resources can help you find DWI cases filed in Richmond County.

The court dates search tool lets you find when a DWI hearing is set in Richmond County. Enter the name or case number and select Richmond County to see scheduled court appearances for impaired driving cases.

Background check information through the NC Courts website covers all types of criminal records, including DUI charges and convictions. Richmond County Government can be reached at 910-997-8200 for general county questions.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Richmond County. A DUI case is filed where the arrest occurred. Check the location of the traffic stop to search the right county for records.