Robeson County Impaired Driving Records

Robeson County DUI records are maintained by the Clerk of Superior Court in Lumberton. As one of the largest counties in North Carolina by area, Robeson County processes a significant volume of DWI cases each year through its 20th Judicial District courts. You can search for impaired driving records at the courthouse at 500 North Elm Street or through the state's online court system. Shelena Smith is the current Clerk of Superior Court and oversees all criminal and civil case records in Robeson County.

Robeson County DUI Court Office

The Robeson County Clerk of Superior Court is at 500 North Elm Street, Room 101, in Lumberton. The mailing address is P.O. Box 1084, Lumberton, NC 28359. You can call the clerk at (910) 272-5900 for questions about DWI records, court dates, or copy fees.

Robeson County Superior Court has general jurisdiction over civil cases worth $25,000 and above, felony offenses, and appeals from District Court. This includes felony DUI charges such as habitual impaired driving under G.S. 20-138.5. District Court handles misdemeanor DWI charges under G.S. 20-138.1, preliminary hearings, and other traffic offenses. The Robeson County court page on the NC Judicial Branch has links to court calendars, forms, and payment options.

The Juvenile Court Facility in Robeson County is at 120 Glen Cowan Road in Lumberton and can be reached at (910) 671-6290. This handles juvenile DWI cases separately from adult court.

Search Robeson County DWI Records

The NC eCourts portal lets you search for DUI records in Robeson County by name or case number. Basic case data is free. You can see charges, court dates, and case outcomes. For full documents, contact the clerk or visit the courthouse.

In-person searches at the Robeson County courthouse give the most thorough results. Public access computers let you look up DUI criminal court cases by name, case number, or other search criteria. You can view case files during regular business hours at no charge under North Carolina General Statute 132-6. Copies cost $0.25 per page. Certified copies carry a $3.00 certification fee on top of copy costs. Bring a valid ID and be ready to complete a request form.

For written requests, mail your inquiry to Robeson County Clerk of Superior Court, PO Box 1084, Lumberton, NC 28359. Include the case number or party names, specific documents you need, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and your contact details. The Robeson County court records page has more information about record types and access methods.

Note: Robeson County retains felony case records permanently for capital and Class A felonies, 20 years for Class B1-E felonies, and 10 years for Class F-I felonies after case closure.

DUI Laws Affecting Robeson County

All DWI cases in Robeson County follow North Carolina law. G.S. 20-138.1 makes driving while impaired a crime. The blood alcohol limit is 0.08%. For commercial drivers it is 0.04%. Drivers under 21 must have zero alcohol. Any violation of these limits in Robeson County leads to a DWI charge.

Sentencing for DUI in Robeson County uses the six-level system under G.S. 20-179. The judge looks at aggravating and mitigating factors. Aggravating factors include a blood alcohol above 0.15%, prior DWI convictions, reckless driving, or having a child under 18 in the car. Mitigating factors can lower the punishment level. Penalties range from fines and community service at Level Five to up to three years in prison at Aggravated Level One. License revocation under G.S. 20-19 varies from one year to permanent loss based on the number of prior offenses.

The implied consent law under G.S. 20-16.2 applies to all drivers in Robeson County. Refusing a chemical test results in automatic license revocation for one year. Pretrial license revocation under G.S. 20-16.5 can happen within 10 days of a DWI arrest. Habitual impaired driving under G.S. 20-138.5 is a felony for drivers with three or more prior DWI convictions within 10 years. These felony DUI cases are heard in Robeson County Superior Court and carry a minimum sentence of one year in prison.

Note: Sealed and expunged records under North Carolina General Statute 15A-145 through 15A-146 are not publicly accessible, even through the Robeson County clerk's office.

Robeson County DUI Background Checks

A DUI background check at the Robeson County courthouse costs $25. Submit Form AOC-CR-314 to the clerk's office. This check covers only Robeson County records. It will show DWI arrests and convictions filed in the county courts.

The Robeson County Sheriff's Office is at 120 Legend Road in Lumberton and can be reached at (910) 671-3100. They maintain arrest records, booking data, and an inmate search for the county. The Sheriff's Records Division charges $2.00 per page for standard copies of reports. For statewide DUI history, the North Carolina SBI at (919) 662-4500 runs criminal background checks from all 100 counties. The SBI fee is $14 for personal checks, and you must submit fingerprints using Form SBI-46. Free online resources include the NC Courts background check page and the NC Offender Public Information Search.

The Robeson County criminal records page has detailed information about the types of criminal records available and the fees for each type of request.

Robeson County DWI Court Resources

Online tools from the NC Judicial Branch help you search for DUI records in Robeson County and across the state.

The NC Court Records Portal covers all counties including Robeson County. You can search DWI cases, view court calendars, and check case status. The portal is free for basic searches. For certified copies of DUI records, contact the Robeson County clerk at (910) 272-5900.

The SBI provides statewide criminal background checks that include DUI records from every county in North Carolina. This is the best option if you need a complete DWI history beyond Robeson County alone.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Robeson County. A DUI case is filed in the county where the arrest took place. Verify the location of the traffic stop to search the correct records.