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Cleveland County, North Carolina — Public Records

Use this page to find court records, arrest records, and other public records in Cleveland County.

⚡ At a Glance

  • Clerk of Superior Court: 100 Justice Place, Shelby, NC 28150 — (704) 476-7800
  • Sheriff: Cleveland County Sheriff's Office, Shelby
  • Online search: NC eCourts
  • County seat: Shelby, North Carolina
How to use this page: Pick a section below — court records, arrest records, or other records.

Start here: Choose the type of record you need below, then follow the link to the official source.

What You Can Find Here

⚖️ Superior and district court records
🔍 Sheriff arrest records and jail information
🏛️ Small claims and magistrate court records
📋 Property records and vital records contacts
What you will need:
  • Full name of the person or business
  • Case number, if you have one
  • Approximate date or location of the record

Court Records

The Cleveland County Clerk of Superior Court maintains records for all cases filed in Cleveland County. The courthouse is at 100 Justice Place, Shelby, NC 28150.

OfficeDetails
Clerk of Superior Court100 Justice Place, Shelby, NC 28150
Phone(704) 476-7800
Online SearchNC Courts — eCourts

Arrest Records

Arrest records in Cleveland County come from the agency that made the arrest. The Cleveland County Sheriff's Office operates the county jail in Shelby.

AgencyLocation
Cleveland County Sheriff's OfficeShelby, North Carolina
🔍 NC SBI — Criminal Record Check 📋 North Carolina SBI

Contact the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office for local arrest records.

Other Public Records

Cleveland County maintains other public records through the Register of Deeds and other county offices in Shelby.

How to Request Records

In person: Visit the Cleveland County Courthouse at 100 Justice Place, Shelby. Bring a valid ID.

Online: Use NC eCourts.

By mail: Submit a request under the NC Public Records Law. Call (704) 476-7800.

About Cleveland County

Cleveland County is located in North Carolina with its county seat in Shelby.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Cleveland County courthouse?
The Cleveland County Courthouse is at 100 Justice Place, Shelby, NC 28150. Call (704) 476-7800.
Can I look up arrests in Cleveland County online?
Contact the Cleveland County Sheriff in Shelby or use NC SBI.
How do I get a court record?
Search at NC eCourts or call (704) 476-7800.
What courts does Cleveland County have?
Cleveland County has superior and district courts as part of the NC unified court system.
Is there a fee?
eCourts searches are free. Certified copies may require a fee. Call (704) 476-7800.
What this page does not show: Not all records are available online.

This page is a guide to help you find official records. All information comes from government sources.

Last updated: April 15, 2026