Martin County Police Records

Martin County police records are kept by the Sheriff's Office in Williamston, North Carolina. Sheriff Drew Robinson leads the office, which serves a population of about 24,500 people across 461 square miles. The sheriff handles arrest reports, incident files, and booking records for the county. You can request police records by calling, visiting, or faxing the office. Martin County also has a detention center for booking and holding inmates. This guide explains where to find and how to access police records in Martin County.

Martin County Sheriff's Office Records

The Martin County Sheriff's Office is at 305 East Main Street in Williamston. Call (252) 789-4500 to reach the main line. The fax number is (252) 789-4529. Sheriff Drew Robinson can be reached by email at drobinson@martincountyncgov.com. The Martin County Sheriff's website provides forms and contact details.

Police records from the Martin County Sheriff's Office include arrest reports, incident reports, and booking data from the detention center. The jail line is (252) 794-9283. You can call to check if someone is currently held. Walk-in requests are accepted during business hours. Bring a valid photo ID and the name of the person whose record you need. The office serves the entire county from the Williamston location.

The Martin County Sheriff's page above shows contact information and links to forms for requesting police records.

Note: Martin County covers 461 square miles, and the sheriff's office is the main law enforcement agency for the area.

Martin County Detention Records

The Martin County Detention Center in Williamston handles intake for all arrests in the county. Each booking creates police records that include the person's name, charges, arrest date, and bond amount. Call the jail at (252) 794-9283 to check on an inmate. Provide the person's full name and date of birth for faster results.

Booking records, mugshots, and charge details are part of the public record in Martin County. You can request copies through the sheriff's office. Inmate search information is also available through online portals that aggregate data from North Carolina jails. For official records, always contact the Martin County Sheriff's Office directly to ensure you get accurate and current police records.

Martin County Background Checks

Background checks in Martin County can be requested through the sheriff's office. For statewide checks, the NC State Bureau of Investigation charges fourteen dollars for name-based searches and thirty-eight dollars for fingerprint-based checks. These cover all counties in North Carolina, not just Martin County.

The NC Sex Offender Registry at sexoffender.ncsbi.gov is free and covers Martin County. You can search by name, county, or zip code to find registered offenders. The registry shows photos, addresses, and offense details. It is maintained by the State Bureau of Investigation.

Police Records Law in Martin County

Police records in Martin County are public under N.C.G.S. Chapter 132, the North Carolina Public Records Act. Anyone can request to inspect these records during normal business hours at no cost. Copies come with a fee. Martin County follows state guidelines for pricing.

Active criminal investigations may be withheld under N.C.G.S. § 132-1.4. This law allows agencies to restrict access to records that could interfere with an open case. Juvenile records are sealed under state law. Once a case is closed, the arrest report and related police records in Martin County become fully accessible to the public. The public portions of every record include the date, time, location of the incident, and the name and age of any arrested person. Body camera footage follows separate rules under N.C.G.S. § 132-1.4A and may require a court petition.

Note: Expunged records will not appear in search results from Martin County agencies.

Martin County Court Records

The Martin County Clerk of Superior Court manages court case files after charges are filed. You can search through the NC Courts website or visit the clerk in person. Court records include filings, hearing dates, dispositions, and sentencing details for criminal cases in Martin County.

The Martin County Clerk also offers an online records search through martinclerk.com. This tool covers final judgments, land records, and other public documents recorded after January 1, 1986. While not all of these are police records, the court search can help you find case outcomes tied to arrests in Martin County. The Register of Deeds handles vital records and property filings separately.

How to Search Martin County Records

The simplest way to get police records in Martin County is to call the sheriff's office at (252) 789-4500. Tell the staff what you need. They can check if a record exists and explain how to get copies. In-person visits at 305 East Main Street in Williamston are another good option.

For statewide searches, use the NC Department of Adult Correction offender search. This tool covers state prison inmates and supervised offenders. It does not include local jail data from Martin County. The NC Courts portal also offers free basic case searches statewide. The NC Sex Offender Registry at sexoffender.ncsbi.gov lets you search by county or name for registered offenders.

Written requests can be sent by mail to the Martin County Sheriff's Office at 305 East Main Street, Williamston, NC 27892. Include the person's full name, date of birth, the date of the incident, and your contact information. Enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope if you want copies mailed back. Most police records requests in Martin County are filled within a few business days. Older records in the archives may take longer to locate and process.

• Call (252) 789-4500 for the sheriff
• Visit 305 East Main Street in Williamston
• Fax requests to (252) 789-4529
• Search martinclerk.com for court records

Most requests are handled within a few business days. Bring your photo ID for any in-person visits to Martin County offices. The staff can help you find the right record and explain any fees for copies of police records.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Martin County. Police records are stored by the county where the incident occurred.