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Rutherford County, North Carolina — Public Records

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

⚡ At a Glance

  • Clerk of Superior Court: 229 North Main Street, Suite 203, Rutherfordton, NC 28139 — (828) 288-6100
  • Sheriff: Rutherford County Sheriff's Office, Rutherfordton
  • Online search: NC eCourts
  • County seat: Rutherfordton, 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 Rutherford County Clerk of Superior Court maintains records for all cases filed in Rutherford County. The courthouse is at 229 North Main Street, Suite 203, Rutherfordton, NC 28139.

OfficeDetails
Clerk of Superior Court229 North Main Street, Suite 203, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Phone(828) 288-6100
Online SearchNC Courts — eCourts

Arrest Records

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

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

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

Other Public Records

Rutherford County maintains other public records through the Register of Deeds and other county offices in Rutherfordton.

How to Request Records

In person: Visit the Rutherford County Courthouse at 229 North Main Street, Rutherfordton. Bring a valid ID.

Online: Use NC eCourts.

By mail: Submit a request under the NC Public Records Law. Call (828) 288-6100.

About Rutherford County

Rutherford County is located in North Carolina with its county seat in Rutherfordton.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Rutherford County courthouse?
The Rutherford County Courthouse is at 229 North Main Street, Suite 203, Rutherfordton, NC 28139. Call (828) 288-6100.
Can I look up arrests in Rutherford County online?
Contact the Rutherford County Sheriff in Rutherfordton or use NC SBI.
How do I get a court record?
Search at NC eCourts or call (828) 288-6100.
What courts does Rutherford County have?
Rutherford 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 (828) 288-6100.
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