Apex Criminal Records
Apex criminal records are managed by the Apex Police Department and the Wake County court system. Apex is a fast-growing town in Wake County, located southwest of Raleigh, with a population that has grown substantially in recent years. The police department operates a P2C portal for public access to incident and arrest reports, while the Wake County CCBI handles broader criminal record inquiries. This page describes the resources available for searching criminal records in Apex.
Apex Quick Facts
Apex Police Criminal Records Portal
The Apex Police Department provides public access to criminal records through its Police-to-Citizen (P2C) portal at apexpdnc.policetocitizen.com. The portal allows you to search for incident reports and arrest reports generated by the Apex Police Department. This online tool provides a convenient way to research criminal records in Apex without visiting the police station.
The following image shows the Apex Police Department P2C portal, which is the primary online tool for searching police criminal records in the town.
Through the P2C portal, you can search for incidents and arrests by date range, event type, and location within Apex. The portal displays details about each event including the nature of the offense, date, and general location. Under GS 132-1, police records created by the Apex Police Department are public documents that can be accessed by any person.
The P2C portal focuses on incident and arrest reports generated by the Apex Police Department. Wreck reports are handled separately through the NC DMV rather than the local police department. If you need a traffic accident report from Apex, you will need to contact the DMV directly for that specific type of record.
Note: Wreck reports from Apex are available through the NC DMV rather than the police department P2C portal.
Criminal Records Through Wake County CCBI
The City-County Bureau of Identification (CCBI) serves all of Wake County, including Apex, as the centralized agency for criminal record inquiries. The CCBI maintains arrest data collected under GS 15A-502 from law enforcement agencies throughout the county. Because Apex is in Wake County, arrest records from the Apex Police Department are forwarded to the CCBI as part of standard records processing.
The CCBI maintains arrest data dating back to April 27, 2007. This means that a single inquiry to the CCBI can return criminal records from Apex as well as from other Wake County agencies such as the Raleigh Police Department and the Cary Police Department. The CCBI criminal record inquiries page provides details about submitting requests for criminal records.
The CCBI is a particularly efficient resource for criminal records searches involving Apex because it consolidates data from multiple agencies across Wake County. Rather than contacting each police department individually, you can search the CCBI database for a broader view of criminal records within the county. This is useful when you are not certain which agency may hold the criminal records you are looking for in the Apex area.
Criminal Court Records for Apex
Criminal cases originating in Apex are prosecuted through the Wake County court system in Raleigh. The Wake County courthouse handles all criminal cases from municipalities throughout the county, including Apex. The North Carolina eCourts system at portal-nc.tylertech.cloud provides online access to criminal court records from Wake County.
Court records offer a detailed view of criminal cases from Apex that goes beyond what police records provide. They document the full judicial process including arraignment, pretrial hearings, motions, plea entries, trial proceedings, and sentencing. For a comprehensive criminal records search involving Apex, reviewing both police and court records is recommended.
The NCSBI background check service provides statewide criminal history searches covering all North Carolina counties. The North Carolina Sex Offender Registry covers Apex and allows searches by name or address. Under GS 15A-145.5, some criminal records from Apex may have been expunged and will not appear in public searches.
Note: Criminal cases from Apex are handled at the Wake County courthouse in Raleigh rather than at a local court facility in Apex.
Public Access and Criminal Records Law
North Carolina's public records law provides a strong foundation for accessing criminal records in Apex. Under GS 132-1, records maintained by government agencies belong to the people of North Carolina. This includes criminal records created by the Apex Police Department, the Wake County CCBI, and the Wake County courts.
Certain exemptions under GS 132-1.4 may restrict access to some criminal records in Apex. Active investigation files, sealed records, and juvenile matters are among the categories that agencies may withhold. Records that have been expunged by court order are also removed from public access. Despite these limitations, most criminal records from Apex remain available through the channels described on this page.
The NC Courts help page on court records provides additional guidance about accessing criminal court records from Wake County and all other jurisdictions in North Carolina. This resource explains what records are available, how to request them, and what fees may apply.
Criminal Records Expungement in Apex
Certain criminal records originating in Apex may be eligible for expungement under North Carolina law. Under GS 15A-145.5, individuals who meet specific criteria can petition the Wake County court to have qualifying criminal records sealed. Dismissed charges, acquittals, and some lower-level convictions may qualify after a required waiting period has passed.
The expungement petition is filed with the Wake County Clerk of Superior Court in Raleigh. A judge reviews the petition and makes a determination about whether the criminal record qualifies for removal. If granted, the record is sealed and removed from the eCourts portal, CCBI databases, and standard background check systems used in North Carolina.
Wake County Criminal Records
Apex is located in Wake County, and all criminal cases from Apex are processed through the Wake County court system in Raleigh. Wake County is the most populous county in North Carolina and includes Raleigh, Cary, Holly Springs, and other growing communities. For broader information about criminal records throughout Wake County, visit the county page.