Burlington Criminal Records
Burlington criminal records can be accessed through the Burlington Police Department, the Alamance County court system, and the city's JustFOIA records portal. Burlington is the largest city in Alamance County with a population of about 60,000 residents, located along the Interstate 40 corridor between Greensboro and the Triangle region. The police department provides crime information through Crime Stoppers, while the city maintains a formal records request portal. This page details the available channels for searching criminal records in Burlington.
Burlington Quick Facts
Burlington Criminal Records Portal
The City of Burlington operates a public records request portal through JustFOIA at burlingtonnc.justfoia.com. This platform allows you to submit formal requests for criminal records and other public documents held by city agencies, including the Burlington Police Department. The JustFOIA system tracks your request and provides status updates as it moves through the review process.
The following image shows the Burlington city records portal, which provides the formal channel for requesting criminal records from city agencies.
The JustFOIA portal is the primary method for submitting formal criminal records requests in Burlington. Under GS 132-1, public records maintained by government agencies in North Carolina belong to the people. This includes criminal records held by the Burlington Police Department and other city agencies. The portal streamlines the request process and ensures a documented record of your inquiry.
Note: The Burlington JustFOIA portal covers all city departments, so criminal records requests should specify police records or the specific type of record needed.
Burlington Police Department Criminal Records
The Burlington Police Department can be reached at 336-229-3500 for questions about criminal records and police services. The department publishes crime information and works with the Alamance County Crime Stoppers program, which can be contacted at 336-229-7100. Crime Stoppers allows anonymous tips about criminal activity in Burlington and may lead to additional criminal records being created through investigations.
The following image shows the Burlington Police Department crime information page, which provides resources for accessing criminal activity data in the area.
Crime information from the Burlington Police Department is available through the Alamance County Crime Stoppers page at alamancecs.org. This resource highlights active criminal investigations and wanted individuals in the Burlington area. While Crime Stoppers is focused on solving active cases rather than providing historical criminal records, it represents one aspect of how criminal information is made available to the Burlington public.
Arrest records from Burlington are documented under the authority of state law and become part of the public record. Under GS 15A-502, law enforcement agencies in North Carolina are required to record specific information at the time of arrest. These arrest records form the foundation of the criminal record for individuals processed through the Burlington police department.
Alamance County Criminal Arrest Records
Arrest records from Burlington and throughout Alamance County are accessible through various channels. The alamancerecords.us/arrest-records page provides information about accessing arrest records in the county. Under GS 132-1, arrest records are public documents in North Carolina and can be requested by any person.
Arrest records from Burlington include the name of the arrested individual, the charges, the date and time of arrest, and the arresting agency. These records are generated each time an arrest is made by the Burlington Police Department or other law enforcement agencies operating in the area. The records are maintained by the arresting agency and forwarded to the appropriate court for prosecution.
For comprehensive criminal records searches extending beyond Burlington, the NCSBI background check service provides statewide criminal history reports. This service covers all 100 North Carolina counties and may reveal criminal records from jurisdictions outside of Alamance County.
Alamance County Criminal Court Records
Criminal cases from Burlington are prosecuted through the Alamance County court system. The courthouse is located at 212 W. Elm Street in Graham, NC 27253, and the clerk can be reached at 336-570-5200. Court information is available at nccourts.gov/locations/alamance-county. The North Carolina eCourts portal at portal-nc.tylertech.cloud provides online search capabilities for criminal court records.
Court records from Burlington document the full lifecycle of criminal cases from the initial charge through sentencing or dismissal. They include all filings, motions, hearing records, and the final disposition. The eCourts portal provides free searches by defendant name or case number and displays basic case information including charges and case status.
Under GS 15A-145.5, some criminal records from Burlington may have been expunged by court order. The North Carolina Sex Offender Registry provides information about registered offenders in Burlington. The NC Courts help page offers guidance on accessing court records and understanding the expungement process.
Note: The Alamance County courthouse is located in Graham, not Burlington, so in-person criminal records requests may require a trip to the county seat.
Public Access to Criminal Records in Burlington
North Carolina's public records law under GS 132-1 establishes that government records belong to the people of the state. This includes criminal records maintained by the Burlington Police Department, the Alamance County Sheriff, and the Alamance County courts. Anyone can request criminal records from these agencies without needing to provide a reason for the inquiry.
Certain exemptions under GS 132-1.4 may restrict access to specific criminal records in Burlington. Active investigation files, sealed court records, and juvenile records are categories that may be withheld from public disclosure. Despite these limited exceptions, the majority of criminal records from Burlington remain accessible to the public through the official channels described on this page.
Alamance County Criminal Records
Burlington is located in Alamance County. All criminal cases from Burlington are processed through the Alamance County court system in Graham. The county includes other municipalities such as Mebane, Elon, and Graham. For broader information about criminal records throughout Alamance County, visit the county page.