Stokes County DUI Records

Stokes County DUI records are kept at the courthouse in Danbury, North Carolina. The county has about 44,520 residents and is part of Judicial District 23, which it shares with Surry County. The Clerk of Superior Court stores all DUI and DWI case files as part of the public record. You can search for these records at the courthouse or through the state court portal online. Stokes County borders Virginia to the north and is included in the Winston-Salem metro area. All DUI cases from across the county are heard at the courthouse on Main Street in Danbury.

Stokes County Courthouse DUI Information

The Stokes County Courthouse is at 1012 Main Street, Danbury, NC 27016. The modern concrete and glass building was built in 1982, designed by Fred W. Butner, Jr. An Administrative Building was added in 1992. The courthouse has both Superior Court and District Court rooms for handling DUI and other criminal cases.

The Clerk of Superior Court is Jason Tuttle. Call (336) 593-4400 to reach the office. The mailing address is P.O. Box 250, Danbury, NC 27016. The fax number is (336) 593-4401. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The building has wheelchair access and meets ADA rules. Public access terminals inside the courthouse let you search DUI records for free during business hours.

DUI cases in Stokes County are prosecuted by the District Attorney for District 23, based in Dobson at (336) 386-3330. Superior Court Judges can be reached at (336) 983-8989. District Court Judges, who handle most DWI cases, are at (336) 386-3712.

Searching for DWI Records in Stokes County

There are several ways to search for DUI records in Stokes County. The NC Court Records Portal is a free online tool that lets you search by name, case number, or citation. It shows charge details, court dates, and case status for DUI cases across all North Carolina counties, including Stokes County.

At the courthouse in Danbury, public terminals are available for free record searches. You can look up DUI cases by the name of the person charged, by case number, or by victim and witness name. These terminals cover all counties in the state. The clerk office also provides help with searches if you visit in person. Court records in Stokes County are public under N.C. Gen. Stat. Chapter 132, though some records like juvenile cases or sealed files are not available.

The Stokes County Sheriff's Office Records Division is at 1700 Courthouse Circle, Danbury, phone (336) 593-8130. The sheriff can provide information about recent DUI arrests. The jail is at 1013 N Main St., Danbury, phone (336) 593-8117. There is no online jail roster, so you must call for inmate information.

Note: Stokes County libraries may have public terminals you can use to search court records online as an added option.

DUI Laws and Stokes County Courts

Under G.S. 20-138.1, driving while impaired is a crime in North Carolina. The legal limit is 0.08% blood alcohol for most drivers. If you are stopped for DUI in Stokes County and refuse a breath or blood test, G.S. 20-16.2 triggers a one-year license revocation. This happens even if you are never convicted of the DUI charge.

Sentencing for DUI in Stokes County follows G.S. 20-179. The court considers prior convictions, blood alcohol level, whether anyone was hurt, and other factors. There are six punishment levels, from Level Five with a minimum of 24 hours up to Aggravated Level One with 12 to 36 months. A person with three or more DUI convictions in ten years faces felony habitual DWI charges under G.S. 20-138.5 in Stokes County Superior Court.

After a DUI arrest, your license may be revoked under G.S. 20-16.5 before your case even goes to trial. License reinstatement under G.S. 20-19 requires completing a substance abuse assessment and any treatment the court orders.

Stokes County DUI Background Checks

DUI convictions appear on criminal background checks in Stokes County. You can run a free check at the courthouse using public access terminals. These let you search, view, or email DUI records without charge. The NC Courts background check page explains the process in detail.

A certified criminal record search requires Form AOC-CR-314 and a $25 fee at the clerk office. For statewide coverage, the NC State Bureau of Investigation offers fingerprint-based checks. DUI records include arrest details, charges filed, convictions, and sentences. Records that have been expunged will not appear. The NC Courts expunction page explains how to clear eligible DUI charges from your record.

Stokes County was formed in 1789 from Surry County. It is named for John Stokes, a captain wounded in the Revolutionary War. The county seat has been in Danbury since 1851, after earlier seats in Germantown and Forsyth. The county is home to Hanging Rock State Park, with over 6,900 acres of trails and camping.

Note: The NC Department of Public Safety inmate locator can help you find people serving time for DUI offenses statewide.

Copies of Stokes County DUI Court Records

Get copies of DUI records from the Stokes County Clerk of Superior Court at 1012 Main Street in Danbury. Both plain and certified copies are available. You can also mail requests to P.O. Box 250, Danbury, NC 27016. Include the full name, case number, and payment. The NC Courts guide to obtaining court records covers all the steps and fees.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Stokes County. DUI cases must be filed in the county where the arrest took place. Confirm the location of the arrest to search in the correct county.