Jacksonville Criminal Records
Jacksonville criminal records are available through the Onslow County records system, the Onslow County Sheriff's Office, and the county court. Jacksonville is the county seat of Onslow County and is located adjacent to Camp Lejeune Marine Corps Base in eastern North Carolina with a population of about 75,000 residents. The county provides a NextRequest portal for formal records requests, and the Clerk of Court maintains electronic criminal records. This page explains how to search for and obtain criminal records in Jacksonville through official resources.
Jacksonville Quick Facts
Jacksonville Criminal Records Portal
Onslow County operates a records request portal through the NextRequest platform at onslowcountync.nextrequest.com. This portal allows you to submit formal requests for criminal records and other public documents from county agencies including those serving Jacksonville. The system tracks your request and provides updates as it is processed.
The following image shows the Onslow County records request portal, which provides access to the formal criminal records request process.
The NextRequest platform is the official channel for formal public records requests in Onslow County. You can use it to request criminal records from the sheriff's office, the police department, and other county agencies serving Jacksonville. Under GS 132-1, government records in North Carolina belong to the people, and criminal records are generally accessible through this portal.
Note: The NextRequest portal covers all Onslow County departments, so criminal records requests should specify the agency that holds the records you need.
Onslow County Clerk Criminal Records
The Onslow County Clerk of Court maintains criminal records in electronic format. The clerk's records page at onslowcountync.gov/756/Records provides information about accessing court records and other documents maintained by the clerk's office. Criminal records maintained by the clerk include case files, charging documents, motions, and disposition records for cases originating in Jacksonville.
The following image shows the Onslow County Clerk of Court records page with details about accessing criminal records in electronic format.
The electronic format of criminal records in Onslow County makes them easier to search and retrieve compared to older paper-based systems. The clerk processes requests for copies of court documents and provides certified copies when needed. The North Carolina eCourts system at portal-nc.tylertech.cloud also provides online access to criminal case information from Onslow County courts.
Onslow County Sheriff Records
The Onslow County Sheriff's Office is located at 717 Court Street, Jacksonville, NC 28540 and can be reached at 910-455-3113. The sheriff maintains criminal records from county law enforcement activities including arrests, warrant service, and jail bookings. The sheriff's office serves Jacksonville and all of Onslow County, generating criminal records from a wide range of law enforcement operations.
The sheriff operates the county detention center and processes booking records for individuals arrested in Jacksonville and the surrounding area. These records include charges, bond information, booking dates, and custody status. The sheriff also serves criminal warrants issued by the Onslow County courts, creating additional criminal records documentation for each warrant served.
Criminal court records from Jacksonville are handled through the Onslow County courthouse at 625 Court Street. Information about the court is available at nccourts.gov/locations/onslow-county. Court records document the full progression of criminal cases from Jacksonville through the judicial system, from initial charges to final sentencing or dismissal.
Note: Criminal records from Camp Lejeune and other military installations near Jacksonville are handled by federal military authorities and do not appear in Onslow County records.
Statewide Criminal Records Resources
For criminal records searches that extend beyond Jacksonville and Onslow County, the NCSBI background check service provides statewide criminal history reports. This service searches records from all 100 North Carolina counties and can reveal criminal history from other jurisdictions. The North Carolina Sex Offender Registry is available for searching registered offenders in Jacksonville and across the state.
Under GS 15A-145.5, certain criminal records from Jacksonville may qualify for expungement. Expunged records are sealed by court order and removed from public databases. The expungement process requires a petition to the Onslow County court. The NC Courts help page provides guidance on court records access and expungement procedures that apply to Jacksonville and all North Carolina jurisdictions.
Exemptions under GS 132-1.4 may restrict access to certain criminal records in Jacksonville. Active investigations, sealed records, and juvenile matters are among the categories that may be withheld from public disclosure. Most criminal records from Jacksonville, however, remain accessible to the public through the resources described on this page.
Criminal Records Expungement in Jacksonville
Certain criminal records from Jacksonville may qualify for expungement under North Carolina law. Under GS 15A-145.5, eligible individuals can petition the Onslow County court to seal qualifying criminal records. Expungement may be available for dismissed charges, not-guilty verdicts, and some lower-level convictions after a waiting period has passed.
The expungement petition is filed with the Onslow County Clerk of Superior Court in Jacksonville. A judge reviews the petition and determines whether the criminal record meets the statutory requirements. If approved, the record is removed from public databases and standard background checks. Serious felonies and sex offenses are generally not eligible for expungement under current North Carolina law.
The dual nature of Jacksonville as both a civilian community and a military-adjacent city means that criminal records in the area come from multiple sources. State and county criminal records are accessible through the channels described on this page, while military criminal records from Camp Lejeune are maintained separately by federal authorities and are not part of the Onslow County records system.
Note: Expungement petitions in Jacksonville must be filed in Onslow County, where the original criminal case was processed through the court system.
Onslow County Criminal Records
Jacksonville is the county seat of Onslow County. All criminal cases from Jacksonville are processed through the Onslow County court system. The county includes other communities along the coast and surrounding the military installations. For more comprehensive information about criminal records throughout Onslow County, visit the county page.