What Are Concord City Public Records?
North Carolina’s Public Records Law defines public records as all documents connected with the transaction of public business by any North Carolina government agency or its subdivisions. According to this law, Concord public records can incorporate any recordings made or received under law or ordinance regardless of physical form or characteristics. Records include papers, letters, maps, books, photographs, films, sound recordings, tapes, electronic data-processing records, artifacts, or other documentary material.
The law further defines an agency or subdivision to mean and include every public office, public officer or official (state, local, elected, or appointed), institution, board, commission, bureau, council, department, authority, or other units of government of the state or any county, division, special district or other political subdivision of government.
Some records are exempt from disclosure and are only accessible by pre-authorized people. Such records include:
- Confidential communications and information;
- Trade secrets;
- Information whose release will cause a breach of personal privacy;
- Trial development materials;
- School and student records;
- Records of criminal intelligence and investigation information;
- Sensitive security information;
- Unique identifying information such as social security numbers;
Concord City Crime Statistics
The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation publishes end-of-year crime statistics for the City of Concord. According to the 2019 Annual Summary Report, the Concord Police Department reported 1,697 total crimes for which violent and property crimes totaled 117 and 1,580, respectively. Generally, the city's crime count dipped by 5% from the previous year. Violent crimes surged 13.7%, while property crimes declined by 6.23% in the same span.
The statistics for each crime category include four murders, one rape, 28 robberies, 84 aggravated assaults, 180 burglaries, 1,339 larceny thefts, 91 motor vehicle thefts, and six arsons. Concord's crime rate in 2019 was 1761.45 crimes per 100,000 persons, a 7.2% drop from the previous year.
Are Concord City Criminal records public?
Not all Concord City Criminal records are open to the public. According to North Carolina’s Public Records Law, documents produced by a law enforcement agency, government agency, or affiliate of a government agency are open to the public until otherwise stated or officially sealed. Examples of criminal records not available to the public include juvenile delinquency records and information from child abuse or neglect cases. Concord city criminal records are accessible as follows:
- The North Carolina Court System maintains a complete database of criminal charges and convictions across the state;
- Information about parolees and other individuals convicted of committing crimes is available on the Adult Correction website.
- The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) provides fingerprint-based criminal history and uncertified statewide background checks. This check is also known as the “Right to Review” check and attracts a $14 application fee.
- The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) also runs a national finger-print based criminal history background check, known as the “Identity History Summary Check.” The record check attracts an $18 processing fee.
- The North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts (NCAOC) maintains a list of third-party companies that continuously collect information from the office under a licensing agreement. These record checks are unofficial, and each company has its set charges.
- Businesses can obtain ongoing access to uncertified civil and criminal court data through the NCAOC’s Remote Public Access program (RPA). A successful application provides a license to obtain bulk data extracts or real-time access.
- Electronic search and replication of non-certified criminal records without charge through public access computers present in the Cabarrus County Court Clerk’s office at the courthouse. Printing fees may apply for requesters who want physical copies.
- Requesters can conduct a certified Cabarrus County criminal record search through the superior court office clerk at the courthouse. This type of record search is only for Cabarrus county, not statewide. Applicants should print and fill out the AOC-CR-314 form and submit it with a $25 fee via mail or in-person. Requesters can pay the fee using cash, card, certified check, or money order for in-person submissions but can send only certified checks and money orders by mail.
How to Obtain Concord City Police Reports and Arrest Records
The Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office maintains arrest, police, and incident reports in the county. These reports are available for public access via the Sheriff’s Office Event Search Tool. Requesters can obtain Concord City police reports and Concord City arrest records by searching the database using the complainant’s name, the victim, or the arrestee. Requesters can also search the online tool using the date and location of the incident.
How to Find Sex Offender Information in Concord City
Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office ensures the registration of sex offenders residing in the county and also monitors them. However, it does not keep a list of registered sex offenders. Anyone desirous of sex offender information can access it on the North Carolina Sex Offender Registry, managed by the state’s Bureau of Investigation. Interested people can search the sex offender registry for Concord City sex offender information by first filtering their search options to Cabarrus county. After that, they can explore the platform using the names of the offenders or their locations.
How to Find Concord City Inmate Records
The Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office is the county’s primary law enforcement agency. The Sheriff’s Office is responsible for investigating crimes in the County and providing custody and control for defendants in the court system. The Cabarrus County Detention Center serves all county municipalities, including Concord City. The Sheriff's Office keeps a public repository of inmates that anyone can use to view desired inmate records. Requesters can search for inmates' names or arrest dates. Other available details include each inmate’s primary charge and their booking agency. Interested parties can call (704) 920-3058 for other jail-related inquiries, including inmate welfare, bail/bond conditions, and commissary.
How Do I Visit an inmate in Concord City Jail?
People who want to visit inmates at the Cabarrus Detention Centre should go to:
30 Corban Ave SE
Concord, NC 28025
Visitation hours at the detention center are from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Tuesdays to Saturdays. Visitation is by appointment only. Prospective visitors are required to schedule their visits at least 24 hours in advance. Inmates are permitted one visit per day and up to three visits per week. One adult and up to two minors may be present during each visit. Visitors 16 or older may have to present a valid government-issued ID. Children under 18 should visit in the company of a parent or guardian. Visitors must dress and conduct themselves appropriately.
Court Records
The Cabarrus County Superior Court and the Cabarrus County District Court are the two courts in the county. These courts function as the trial court divisions of the North Carolina General Court of Justice. Superior Courts have jurisdiction over all civil and criminal cases and hear matters beyond the District Courts’ jurisdictions. District Courts can only handle limited civil and criminal matters. Both courts are located in the Cabarrus County courthouse at the address below:
Cabarrus County Superior Court & District Court
77 Union Street South
P.O. Box 70
Concord, NC 28025
Phone: (704) 262-5500
Are Concord City Court Records Public?
North Carolina law provides a right of access to all court records, including Concord civil and criminal records. The court records statute allows all documents to be open to the public for inspection, except those prohibited by law. Court records with restricted access include civil commitment materials, juvenile delinquency records, and information from child abuse or neglect cases. However, this right of access is not absolute, and a court may limit access to records under certain circumstances.
Can you look up a Concord City court case online?
Concord City court cases can be located by searching the North Carolina Judicial Branch's website. A search tool requesters can use is the “Court Collections Case Lookup.” To look up a case file, requesters can select Cabarrus County, then enter the case file number. File numbers are obtainable from the Cabarrus County Superior Court Clerk or the subject’s probation officer, where applicable. The ‘Citation Lookup” is another tool that can be used to look up Concord City court cases by providing a case citation number.
Alternatively, requesters can look up court case files at the public service terminals available at the courthouses.
How to Obtain Concord City Civil Court Case Records
The Cabarrus County Clerk of Courts keeps records of all cases filed and heard in the county court. People can access these records by visiting the courts’ office clerk and using any public service terminals available at the courthouse. They can conduct record searches by using the names of the parties, victims, or witnesses names. Requesters can also search using the assigned case number. Search and copy fees may apply. Interested persons may go through the user manual for the public service terminals to find details on navigating the system.
Requests for Concord civil court case records are also available at the office of the Clerk of Courts. Postal requests for records may be sent to:
Cabarrus County Courthouse
77 Union St South
P.O. Box 70
Concord, NC 28025
How to Obtain Concord City Criminal Court Records
The Superior Court of Cabarrus County has jurisdiction over all criminal cases in the county. People who want to obtain Concord City criminal court records can contact the Clerk of the Superior Court of Cabarrus County via mail or in person.
Requesters may also use the public-access terminal at the county courthouse. Using the public-access terminal may require the names and personal information of the subject of the records. Requesting copies may also incur applicable fees. Requesters should note that documents obtained by these searches are non-certified and may not be considered valid for official purposes.
Interested persons may request certified criminal court records by completing a Request Form. They may then submit the completed application along with the fees (indicated in the form) to the:
Clerk of the Superior Court of Cabarrus County
Cabarrus County Courthouse
Union St South
P.O. Box 70
Concord, NC 28025
What are Concord City Vital Records?
Under the North Carolina Public Record Laws, Concord City vital records are open for public inspection. Concord vital records are primarily maintained and issued by the Vital Records Department of the North Carolina Department of Public Health. However, Concord City vital records are co-managed locally by The Cabarrus County Register of Deeds Office and the County Clerk's Office. Access to these vital records is restricted to persons who meet specific eligibility requirements outlined by state law. These vital records include birth, marriage, divorce, and death records.
Where and How to Obtain Concord City Divorce Records
The Cabarrus County Clerk of Courts maintains records of divorces granted by the Cabarrus County court. Requesters may obtain copies of these records by visiting the county court clerk’s office and using any available public service terminals. To facilitate the search, requesters should provide the parties’ names and the date of filing. Requesters may also have to pay prescribed search and copy fees. The office of the county clerk is at:
Cabarrus County Courthouse
Union St South
Concord, NC 28025
The office of the county court clerk is open every weekday from 8:30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
Where and How to Get Confidential Marriage Records in Concord City
Generally, marriage records are considered public in North Carolina. Concord marriage records are available to eligible requesters, including any of the parties to the marriage, law enforcement agencies, family law divisions, and people with court orders or subpoenas. The Cabarrus County Register of Deeds Office keeps and issues certified copies of certificates of marriages conducted in the county.
People can request these records in person or via mail. Requesters may have to provide the name of the registrant(s) and the date and place of marriage. Concord City marriage records cost $10 for certified copies and $1 for uncertified copies. People can make both mail and in-person requests to:
The Register of Deeds
Cabarrus County Courthouse
Union St South
P.O. Box 70
Concord, NC 28025
Where and How to Get Public Concord City Marriage Records
Generally, marriage records are considered public records in the US state of North Carolina. The Cabarrus County Register of Deeds Office keeps and issues certified copies of certificates of marriages conducted within the county.
Anyone can request these records by mail or in person. Requesters may have to provide the name of the registrant(s) and the date and place of marriage. Concord City marriage records cost $10 for certified copies and $1 for uncertified copies. Anyone can make both mail and in-person requests to:
The Register of Deeds
Cabarrus County Courthouse
Union St South
P.O. Box 70
Concord, NC 28025
Where and How to Find Concord City Birth Records
The Cabarrus County Register of Deeds’ office keeps and issues certified copies of Concord City birth records. Concord birth records are only accessible by eligible requesters such as the registrant, immediate family members of the registrants, and legally authorized persons. Records are requestable in person and via mail.
To facilitate the search, requesters should provide the registrant’s name, date of birth, and place of birth. Concord City birth records cost $10 for certified copies and $1 for uncertified copies. A requester can make both mail and in-person requests to:
The Register of Deeds
Cabarrus County Courthouse
Union St South
P.O. Box 70
Concord, NC 28025
Birth records are also available at the State’s Department of Public Health’s Vital Records Office. Interested parties can obtain birth certificates created since 1962 for $24 per certified copy. To process a request, applicants must fill the request form, add a copy of an approved I.D., court order or evidence of relationship to the subject, and payment. The applicant should then send these documents in a self-addressed envelope to:
North Carolina Vital Records
1903 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1900
Requesters may also submit these requirements in-person anytime from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., on weekdays at:
N.C. Vital Records
(Cooper Memorial Health Building)
225 North McDowell Street
Raleigh, NC 27603-1382
Where and How to Find Concord City Death Records
Concord City death records are only accessible to certain people, including the immediate family members of the deceased and other legally authorized persons. The Cabarrus County Register of Deeds is responsible for issuing certified copies of Concord City death records. Interested individuals can request these records in person or via mail.
Each requester must provide certain information to facilitate the search, such as the decedent’s name, date of death, and place of death. Requesters may also have to pay $10 for certified copies of Concord death records or $1 for uncertified copies of the documents. Requesters can make both mail and in-person requests to:
The Register of Deeds
Cabarrus County Courthouse
Union St South
P.O. Box 70
Concord, NC 28025
Concord City death records are also available at the State’s Department of Public Health’s Vital Records Office. The office keeps copies of Concord death certificates created since 1930 and issues them to applicants for $24 per certified copy. Requesters should fill out the request form, attach payment, a copy of a valid I.D., court order, or evidence of relationship to the subject, and mail the documents to:
North Carolina Vital Records
1903 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1900
Requesters can also submit the request form and all additional requirements in person from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., on weekdays at:
N.C. Vital Records
(Cooper Memorial Health Building)
225 North McDowell Street
Raleigh, NC 27603-1382
