Find Hoke County Police Records

Hoke County police records are available through the Sheriff's Office in Raeford, North Carolina. The county is near Fort Liberty and has a growing population. You can search for arrest records, incident reports, and criminal case data through the Sheriff's Office, the courthouse, or the NC courts system. The county seat is Raeford. The Sheriff's Office has an online form center where you can request incident reports and submit tips about police records in Hoke County.

Hoke County Sheriff's Office

The Hoke County Sheriff's Office is at 429 E Central Ave in Raeford, NC 28376. The phone number is (910) 875-5111. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The office handles arrest records, incident reports, and felony press releases for Hoke County.

The Sheriff's Office offers several services tied to police records. These include an anonymous tip line, information releases, and felony press releases. Incident report requests go through the online form center. Visit the Hoke County Sheriff's Office page for contact details and services.

The site links to all forms and services available through the Sheriff's Office. It is a good starting point for any police records search in Hoke County.

Hoke County Incident Report Requests

The Sheriff's Office has an online form for incident report requests. You can find it through the Hoke County Form Center.

To request an incident report, you need to provide your first and last name, phone number, and email. You also need the location of the incident, city, state, and zip code. The date and time of the incident are required. Victim and offender names help staff locate the right report. If you have the incident number from the deputy on scene, include that too. A signature is required on the form.

The form center also has other useful forms. These include a residence check request, a tip form for criminal activity or missing persons, and a PREA complaint form. Submit incident report requests at least a few days ahead, as processing takes time. If you lack enough details, staff may not be able to find the police record in Hoke County.

Note: Provide the OCA number from the responding deputy for the fastest results.

Hoke County Criminal Court Records

The Hoke County Courthouse handles criminal record checks. The courthouse address is PO Drawer 1569, Raeford, NC 28376. Phone is (910) 878-4100. The Clerk of Superior Court provides certified criminal records using Form AOC-CR-314. The fee is $25.

Payment methods include money orders, certified checks, credit cards, and cash. Public access terminals at the courthouse let you search case records yourself. The NC eCourts portal also covers Hoke County for online searches. The RPA (Remote Public Access) program is available for businesses that need regular access to court records. Court police records from Hoke County include charges, hearing dates, and case outcomes.

Hoke County Detention Center

The detention center phone number is (910) 875-5113. Hours for inmate information are Monday through Saturday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Booking records and charge details are part of the police records kept by the detention center.

Fingerprinting is available at the Sheriff's Office by appointment. The fee is $10 plus a vendor fee. Call ahead to schedule your appointment. The City of Raeford Police operates as a separate agency and handles cases within city limits. Their police records are separate from the Sheriff's Office records in Hoke County.

Background Checks in Hoke County

The NC SBI Right to Review program lets you run a personal background check for $14. It covers all of North Carolina. Fingerprints are required. Results come back in 10 to 15 business days. This check is for personal review only.

The Clerk of Court offers certified criminal record checks for $25 with Form AOC-CR-314. The NC Sex Offender Registry is free and covers Hoke County. The NC DAC offender search covers state prison inmates. Together these tools give you a broad view of police records and criminal history tied to Hoke County.

Public Records Access in Hoke County

All police records in Hoke County are subject to the North Carolina Public Records Act, N.C.G.S. Chapter 132. This law makes government records open to the public. You can request any police record without giving a reason.

Exempt records include active investigation files, juvenile records, and data with Social Security numbers. Most routine police records from Hoke County are available to anyone who asks. The agency must provide records as quickly as possible. If your request is denied, you have the right to challenge the decision through legal channels. Law enforcement recordings, such as body camera and dash camera footage, fall under NCGS 132-1.4A and may need a court order for release in Hoke County.

Tips for Searching Hoke County Records

When you look for police records in Hoke County, start by deciding which agency handled the case. The Sheriff's Office covers the county outside of Raeford city limits. The City of Raeford Police handles cases in town. Each keeps its own set of police records.

For incident reports, the online form at the Sheriff's website is the easiest way to submit a request. Have the OCA number ready if you have one. This is the number the deputy gave you at the scene. Without it, give as much detail as you can about the date, time, and location. Staff will search their system and let you know what they find. For court records, visit the Hoke County Courthouse or use the NC eCourts portal for online searches. Both options cover criminal cases filed in Hoke County.

Fort Liberty is nearby, and some residents of Hoke County are connected to the military base. On-base incidents are handled by military police and are not in the county system. Off-base incidents fall under Hoke County or Raeford Police jurisdiction, depending on where they took place. For state highway incidents, the NC State Highway Patrol may have the report. As of July 2025, state patrol records go through ncshp.gov. All other police records stay with local agencies in Hoke County.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Hoke County. Check the right county for your police records search based on where the event happened.