Granville County Court Records

Granville County court records official documents pertaining to pleadings, motions, affidavits, evidence, orders, and notices required for adjudicating cases. They also include the court’s adminstrative and personal records like court calendars, juror lists, timesheets, telephone logs, judges’ and law clerks’ notes, drafts of orders, and email exchanges between judges and lawyers. Some of these records are available to the public online and at the courthouse. The following information is typically available to court record seekers:

• Case summary (case number and title, location, court’s name, and filing date)
• Case information (offense name and date, statute, degree, case type, and status, and the name of the agency that reported the offense)
• Assignment information (case number, court, and date assigned)
• Party information (defendant’s name, address, sex, and height, state, complainant name)
• Case event (date, time, and events)
• Dispositions (date, time, and disposition)
• Hearings (date and time)

Are Court Records Public in Granville County?

Yes. The North Carolina Public Records Law strongly favors public access to court records. It also gives Granville County courts the authority to limit access to their records when necessary to ensure the fair administration of justice. These records are considered confidential and not available for public perusal. Examples of such records are:

• Adoption records
• Mental health records
• Judges’ notes and drafts
• Grand jury proceedings
• Court officials’ personal records
• Confidential communications with government attorneys
• Records of criminal investigations by public law enforcement agencies
• Arrest and search warrants are confidential until they have been returned
• Records pertaining to settlements in medical malpractice actions against public hospitals.
• Juvenile court records, including reports of cases of juvenile abuse, neglect, or dependency

Granville County Court Records Search

Granville County residents can find civil and criminal case records through the following means:

• The eCourts portal, where they can view most court records
• In-person at the court where the case was handled
• Online through third-party search engines
• Through the public self-service terminals in the courthouse

Granville County Courts

The address and contact information of the Granville county courthouse is as follows:

Granville County Superior and District courts.
101 Main St.
Oxford, NC 27565
Phone: (919) 690-4800

Granville County Criminal Records

Record seekers can conduct a Granville County criminal records search on themselves or others by submitting a Form AOC-CR-314 to the Superior Court Clerk’s Office. The completed form can be sent by mail or in person with a fee of $25 to retrieve certified copies of the record. Mail requesters can pay their fees through money order or certified check, while credit card, cash, money order, or certified check are acceptable for in-person requests.

Uncertified copies of criminal records can be viewed online using the eCourts portal or the public access computers available in the clerk’s office. The search parameters are name or number. This service is free.

Businesses can access criminal records remotely through the N.C. Administrative office of the Courts’ (NCAOC) Remote Public Access program (RPA). The fees for this service vary depending on whether the agency wants online access (real-time) or extracts (bulk data).

The N.C. State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) also issued criminal records to customers. Individuals who want to request a criminal record check on themselves can complete a Request for Access to Criminal History Record Information - Right to Review form to the SBI. Afterward, they should visit the Granville County Sheriff’s Office to obtain a set of their fingerprints on an FD-258 Applicant Fingerprint Card. The requester visits the office with a valid photo ID and a fee of $10, payable by checks, money orders, or credit/debit card. The Sheriff’s Office provides fingerprinting services on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Requesters should mail the completed form, fingerprint card, and a check or money order in the amount of $14 to:

NC State Bureau of Investigation
Criminal Information and Identification Section
Attention: Applicant Unit — Right to Review
3320 Garner Road
Raleigh, NC 27626-0500
Phone: (919) 582-8660
Fax: (919) 661-5977

Get Granville County Civil Court Records

The Granville County Superior Court hears civil cases involving $25,000 or more, with the District Court handling civil cases between $10,000 and $25,000. These two courts permit public access to civil court records in person during business hours. The record staff assists in conducting record searches when the necessary search criteria are provided. The requester must pay a copy fee before obtaining the desired records. These courthouses also have public access terminals where record seekers can view civil court records for free. However, a fee would be required to print copies of such records.

Individuals do not have to visit the courthouse if they can locate their desired records online via the eCourts Portal. They can view civil court records for free using a name or number. Users can click the “Advanced Filtering Options” to streamline the search. Afterward, they can scroll through the sections and select the appropriate court location and case type.

Granville County Marriage Records

The Register of Deeds Office issues Granville County marriage records online and in person to its customers. Copies of these records cost $10 per copy, but online orders attract additional fees. The Register of Deeds handles online orders through a third-party vendor. In-person customers must complete an application form to help locate the record. The staff will provide the record immediately after the copy fee is paid.

Granville County Divorce Records

The Granville County Clerk of Court provides divorce records online through its eCourts Portal to members of the public. The search criteria are name or number. Users can click the “Advanced Filtering Options” to narrow their searches. They can go to the Filter by Location section, select Granville County, scroll to the Filter by Case Type area, and select Family. Individuals who cannot locate a divorce record online can visit the Clerk’s Office from Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. They may be required to fill out an application form to facilitate the search. After the record is located, the staff will calculate the copy fees and make it available to the requester.

Granville County Birth and Death Records

The Register of Deeds Office files and indexes Granville County vital records (birth and death). Copies of these documents are available upon request. The office offers an online ordering service for birth and death records through a third-party vendor. Certified copies of these Granville County public records cost $10 per copy. All orders are processed within business hours (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). However, requests received after 4 p.m. will be processed the next business day. Requesters will be required to upload a valid photo ID during the online application. Note that the third-party vendor charges an extra convenience fee per transaction plus applicable credit card fees.

Individuals can also submit birth or death record requests at the office during business hours. When an application form is completed, the record staff will assist in locating the record. The record will be released after an appropriate copy fee has been paid.

Granville County Probate Court Records

Individuals seeking probate court records may visit the Granville County Clerk of Court’s office. The clerk accepts requests from Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Copies of probate court records cost a small fee. However, individuals who cannot afford to pay these fees can use the eCourts Portal to search. The portal can be accessed on the clerk’s official website or through the public access computers available at the courthouse. Users can search using a name (attorney number, business name, nickname, or party name) or number (attorney bar number, case cross-reference number, case number, or citation number). To streamline the search, click the “Advanced Filtering Options,” scroll through the sections, and select the appropriate location and case type.

Granville County Property Records

The Granville County public records include property documents like deeds, plats, and deeds of trust, which are recorded, indexed, and scanned at the Register of Deeds Office. Inquirers can view these documents online for free using the Index Search tool. A search can be conducted by quick name, advanced name, property, book/page, file number, date range, certified dates, or index books from 1746 through 1977. The office also issues property records in person for a fee. Copies of property records cost $0.10, while certified copies cost $5 for the first page plus $2 for each additional page. Individuals can contact the office at (919) 693-6314 or kathy.taylor@granvillecounty.org to inquire about accurate fees since copies of some property records may cost more than the standard fees.

Granville County Court Records Online

Court record searches are preferably done online because of their convenience. As a result, most people prefer to use third-party platforms like northcarolinacourtrecords.us to locate their desired records. These sites release court information when users provide a name or case number. However, they may restrict the information until a fee is paid. Court information on third-party sites is usually less reliable than online or in person at the Granville County courthouse.