Find Tyrrell County DUI Records

Tyrrell County DUI records are kept at the courthouse in Columbia, North Carolina. Tyrrell County is one of the smallest counties in the state with about 3,856 residents. It sits in the northeastern part of North Carolina near the Albemarle Sound. The Clerk of Superior Court maintains all DUI and DWI case files as public records. Tyrrell County is part of Judicial District 2, and the courthouse on Main Street handles all criminal cases, including impaired driving charges. You can search for DUI records online or visit the clerk office in Columbia during business hours.

Tyrrell County Courthouse DUI Information

The Tyrrell County Courthouse is at 403 Main Street, Columbia, NC 27925. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 10, 1979. The mailing address is P.O. Box 406, Columbia, NC 27925. The Clerk of Superior Court is Angie Sexton, and the office phone is (252) 766-6510. The clerk can also be reached at (252) 796-6281, fax (252) 796-0008.

The courthouse is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. It is closed on weekends. The building houses both Superior Court and District Court for Tyrrell County. Public access terminals are available inside for searching DUI records. The courthouse has no restrictions on access to records and the staff is known for being helpful to people searching for case files.

The Superior Court Judge for District 2 can be reached at (252) 940-4016. District Court Judges are at (252) 940-4012. The District Attorney is at (252) 940-4010. The county shares Prosecutorial District 2 with other nearby counties. Sheriff Darryl Liverman is at (252) 796-2251 for law enforcement questions about DUI arrests.

Searching Tyrrell County DWI Records

The NC Court Records Portal is a free online tool for searching DUI records in Tyrrell County. You can look up cases by name, case number, or citation. The portal covers all North Carolina counties and shows charges, court dates, and case outcomes for DUI and DWI cases.

At the courthouse in Columbia, public terminals let you search for free. Bring valid ID and any case details you have, like the full name of the person charged or a case number. The clerk office can help with searches. You can also request records by mail. Send your request with case details to P.O. Box 406, Columbia, NC 27925. Copy fees are 25 cents per page. The Tyrrell County judicial branch page has more details.

The Tyrrell County Public Library can help with internet access for online court searches. Not all records are online. Sealed cases, juvenile records, and some older files may require an in-person visit to the courthouse.

Note: Tyrrell County was created in 1729 from Bertie, Chowan, Currituck, and Pasquotank Counties, making it one of the oldest counties in the state.

DUI Laws and Tyrrell County Courts

DUI charges in Tyrrell County follow North Carolina state law under G.S. 20-138.1. It is a crime to drive while impaired by alcohol, drugs, or any substance. The blood alcohol limit is 0.08% for most drivers. For commercial drivers, the limit is 0.04%.

Sentencing for DUI convictions follows G.S. 20-179, which uses six punishment levels. The court considers prior DUI convictions, blood alcohol content, and whether anyone was injured. Levels range from Level Five with a minimum of 24 hours to Aggravated Level One with 12 to 36 months. A person with three or more DWI convictions in ten years faces felony habitual DWI under G.S. 20-138.5.

Refusing a breath test triggers an automatic one-year license revocation under G.S. 20-16.2. A pre-trial license revocation under G.S. 20-16.5 may also apply. After a DUI conviction, G.S. 20-19 sets the rules for getting your license back, including a substance abuse assessment and completion of treatment. The small size of Tyrrell County means DUI cases often move through the court faster than in larger counties.

DUI Background Checks in Tyrrell County

DUI convictions show up on criminal background checks. Free self-service checks are available at the Tyrrell County Courthouse on public terminals. The NC Courts background check page explains how these work. A certified search costs $25 and requires Form AOC-CR-314.

The NC State Bureau of Investigation runs statewide fingerprint-based checks. The Register of Deeds, Gene P. Reynolds, is at 403 Main Street in Columbia, phone (252) 796-2901. That office handles birth, death, marriage, and property records. For DUI court files, contact the Clerk of Superior Court. The NC Courts expunction page covers how to clear eligible DUI charges.

Copies of DUI Records in Tyrrell County

Get copies of DUI records at the Tyrrell County Clerk of Superior Court at 403 Main Street in Columbia. Plain and certified copies are available. Mail requests can go to P.O. Box 406, Columbia, NC 27925. Include the name, case number, and payment. Copy fees are 25 cents per page for court records.

The County Office Building is at 108 S. Water Street in Columbia. County Manager David L. Clegg can be reached at (252) 796-1371 for general county questions. The Columbia Historic District and the Scuppernong River Bridge are other historic sites in the county, listed on the National Register alongside the courthouse. The NC Courts guide to obtaining records covers all methods and fees for getting DUI court documents.

Note: The courthouse staff in Tyrrell County will answer queries and send copies by mail, making record access easier for people who cannot visit in person.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Tyrrell County. DUI cases must be filed where the arrest happened. Check the arrest location to search the correct court.