Carteret County Police Records Search

Carteret County police records are maintained by Sheriff Asa Buck and the Sheriff's Office in Beaufort, North Carolina. This coastal county along the Crystal Coast keeps detailed arrest, booking, and incident records. The Sheriff's Office provides an online inmate search tool for public use. You can also request police records by phone, mail, or in person. This page covers all the ways to access police records in Carteret County and what information is available.

Carteret County Sheriff's Office

The Carteret County Sheriff's Office is the principal law enforcement agency for the county. It is at 304 Craven Street, Beaufort, NC 28516. The main phone number is (252) 728-8400. Sheriff Asa B. Buck III leads the office.

The Sheriff's Office provides regular news releases on arrests, investigations, and safety tips. A smartphone application is available for mobile access to Sheriff's Office services. For police records questions including incident reports, arrest reports, jail bookings, and inmate information, call (252) 728-8400. The office serves as the central source for all police records in Carteret County.

The Carteret County Sheriff's Office website has information about divisions, services, and how to contact specific staff members.

Carteret County Inmate Search

The Carteret County inmate search is a free online tool. It provides access to current inmate information as a public service. The Sheriff's Office works to keep this data accurate and up to date.

The inmate search is provided under the Freedom of Information Act and North Carolina Public Records Act. A disclaimer notes that the listing does not imply guilt or wrongdoing. The information comes from what the arrestee and the arresting agency provide at the time of arrest. Fingerprint checks, criminal history, and identification quality controls may not be complete when the report is first generated.

To use the search, you must click an "I Agree" button that acknowledges the disclaimer. For questions about inmate data, call (252) 504-4832. This is a direct line to the detention section of the Sheriff's Office.

The inmate data changes often. People are booked in and released throughout the day. If you do not find someone in the search, they may have been released or transferred.

Carteret County Detention Facility

The detention facility is at 306 Craven Street, Beaufort, NC 28516. Mail goes to PO Box 239, Beaufort, NC 28516. The phone is (252) 728-8400 and fax is (252) 504-4801. The facility has a rated capacity of 117 inmates.

Captain Tamiya Farrar serves as Detention Commander. She can be reached at (252) 728-8400 extension 8835. Lieutenant Taytianna Taylor is second in command at extension 8834. The transport coordinator is Deputy Ivey Eubanks at extension 8821. First Sergeants Jonathan Chadwick and Philip Melotto help oversee daily operations.

The facility keeps detailed booking records for every person who enters. These records include the person's name, charges, bond amount, booking date, and arresting agency. Booking records are part of the public police records maintained by Carteret County.

Carteret County Records Request

The Carteret County public records request process is managed by the Clerk to the Board, who serves as Public Record Custodian. This office works with the Public Information Officer and County Attorney on records requests.

Under NCGS Chapter 132, public records include property records, deed information, arrest records, and certain voter registration data. Confidential information like account numbers, dates of birth, medical records, Social Security numbers, and trade secrets are excluded from public access.

For Sheriff's Office records specifically, call (252) 728-8400. This covers incident reports, arrest reports, jail bookings, and inmate data. Court records go through the Clerk of Court at (252) 504-4400. The Register of Deeds handles deeds, marriage licenses, and vital records at (252) 728-8474.

Carteret County Court Records

Court records in Carteret County are separate from police records. The Clerk of Court maintains all case files. You can search court records online through the NC Judicial Branch website. Public access terminals at the courthouse let you search for free.

Criminal cases, civil matters, traffic tickets, and family law cases are all part of the court record system. The NC eCourts system provides basic case information at no cost. For copies of actual documents, contact the Clerk of Court or visit the courthouse in Beaufort.

The VINE program at vinelink.com lets you check custody status for inmates at the Carteret County Detention Facility. Register for email, text, or phone alerts when an inmate is released or transferred. This free system covers over 2,900 facilities across 48 states.

Carteret County Criminal Record Checks

Criminal record checks for Carteret County can be done through local or state agencies. The Sheriff's Office handles local police record searches. Call (252) 728-8400 during business hours. The Clerk of Court at (252) 504-4400 maintains court case files that include criminal convictions.

The NC State Bureau of Investigation runs the statewide criminal history database. SBI criminal record checks cost $14 and cover all counties. The SBI website explains how to submit a check. The NC sex offender registry is free to search online and includes Carteret County offenders.

Public access terminals at the Carteret County Courthouse provide free record searches. You can look up criminal cases, traffic tickets, and civil matters for any county in North Carolina. The terminals are self-service during business hours. For actual document copies, contact the Clerk of Court.

Under N.C.G.S. Chapter 132, most police records in Carteret County are public. Active investigation files are restricted. All other records can be viewed during business hours at no cost.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Carteret County along the North Carolina coast. Police records are kept by the agency in the county where the incident took place.