Kannapolis Criminal Records
Kannapolis criminal records are managed by the Kannapolis Police Department and the Cabarrus County court system. Located in Cabarrus County northeast of Charlotte, Kannapolis has a population of about 53,000 residents and sits within the growing Charlotte metropolitan area. The police department holds CALEA Advanced Accreditation and maintains a dedicated records division with online reporting capabilities. This page covers the official methods for accessing criminal records in Kannapolis, North Carolina through local and county agencies.
Kannapolis Quick Facts
Kannapolis Police Criminal Records
The Kannapolis Police Department maintains criminal records through its records division, which can be reached at KPD_records@kannapolisnc.gov or 704-920-4129. The department holds CALEA Advanced Accreditation, which means it meets nationally recognized standards for law enforcement practices, including records management. The non-emergency number for the department is 704-920-4000.
The following image shows the Kannapolis Police Department main page with information about the department and its criminal records services.
You can learn more about the Kannapolis Police Department at kannapolisnc.gov/KPD. The department provides online reporting services for certain types of criminal incidents including vandalism, threats, larceny under $1,000, lost property, harassing calls, and littering. These online reports create criminal records entries in the department's system and are processed by the records division.
Under North Carolina's public records law, GS 132-1, criminal records maintained by the Kannapolis Police Department are public documents. However, the department notes that only the first page of a public record is automatically provided. Additional pages or detailed records may require a formal request through the department or the city's public records portal.
Note: Only the first page of a criminal record is provided as a standard public record by the Kannapolis Police Department.
Criminal Records Request Portal
The City of Kannapolis operates a public records request portal through JustFOIA at kannapolisnc.justfoia.com. This platform provides a formal channel for requesting criminal records and other public documents from city agencies. The system tracks requests and provides updates as they are processed by the relevant department.
The following image shows the Kannapolis public records request portal, which handles formal requests for criminal records from the city.
The JustFOIA portal is the recommended method for requesting detailed criminal records from Kannapolis when the standard first-page provision is not sufficient. Through this portal, you can request complete police reports, supplemental documentation, and other criminal records held by the police department. The CAD Manager can also be contacted at hmorton@kannapolisnc.gov or 704-920-4091 for questions about computer-aided dispatch data related to criminal incidents.
Cabarrus County Criminal Court Records
Criminal cases from Kannapolis are prosecuted through the Cabarrus County court system. The courthouse is located in Concord, the county seat, at 77 Union Street South. Court information is available at nccourts.gov/locations/cabarrus-county. The North Carolina eCourts portal at portal-nc.tylertech.cloud provides online access to criminal case information from Cabarrus County.
Court records from Kannapolis document each stage of criminal cases through the judicial system. They include charging documents, pretrial motions, hearing records, plea entries, trial proceedings, and sentencing orders. The eCourts portal allows free searches by defendant name or case number. Court criminal records provide the most complete view of how cases from Kannapolis were resolved.
The types of criminal records accessible through the Cabarrus County courts include:
- Misdemeanor and felony case files from Kannapolis
- Sentencing orders and probation conditions
- Motions and court orders related to criminal proceedings
- Appeals and post-conviction filings
For statewide criminal records searches, the NCSBI background check service covers all North Carolina counties. Under GS 15A-145.5, certain criminal records from Kannapolis may be eligible for expungement. The North Carolina Sex Offender Registry is available for searching registered offenders in the Kannapolis area.
Note: Criminal cases from Kannapolis are heard at the Cabarrus County courthouse in Concord, not at a court facility in Kannapolis.
Online Criminal Reporting in Kannapolis
The Kannapolis Police Department allows residents to file certain types of criminal reports online. This service is available for specific categories of offenses where an immediate police response is not required. Online reports create official criminal records entries in the department's system and are processed by the records division just as in-person reports would be.
The types of criminal incidents that can be reported online in Kannapolis include:
- Vandalism and property damage
- Threats
- Larceny valued under $1,000
- Lost property reports
- Harassing phone calls
Online reporting streamlines the process of creating criminal records for lower-level offenses in Kannapolis. The reports are reviewed by department staff and entered into the records management system. Once processed, these criminal records become part of the public record under GS 132-1 and can be accessed through the department's records division or the city's JustFOIA portal.
Public Access to Criminal Records in Kannapolis
North Carolina's public records law under GS 132-1 ensures that government records belong to the people. This includes criminal records maintained by the Kannapolis Police Department and the Cabarrus County courts. Anyone can request criminal records from these agencies without providing a reason for the inquiry.
Certain exemptions under GS 132-1.4 may restrict access to specific criminal records in Kannapolis. Active investigation files, sealed court records, and juvenile matters are among the categories that agencies may withhold from disclosure. Despite these exceptions, most criminal records from Kannapolis are available through the channels described on this page.
The NC Courts help page provides additional guidance about accessing criminal court records from Cabarrus County and all other jurisdictions in North Carolina. This resource covers what records are publicly available, the request process, and any applicable fees.
Cabarrus County Criminal Records
Kannapolis is located in Cabarrus County. All criminal cases from Kannapolis are processed through the Cabarrus County court system in Concord. The county also includes Concord, the county seat, and other municipalities. For broader information about criminal records throughout Cabarrus County, visit the county page.