Moore County Police Records

Moore County police records are managed by the Sheriff's Office in Carthage, North Carolina. The county operates a jail at 104 W. Saunders Street and a records unit that processes arrest reports, incident files, and background check documents. You can search for current inmates online through the Moore County inmate search tool. The sheriff's office also provides fingerprinting services for a ten dollar fee. This page explains how to find, request, and access police records across Moore County.

Moore County Sheriff's Office Records

The Moore County Sheriff's Office is at 302 S McNeill Street in Carthage. Call (910) 947-2931 to reach the main office. The Moore County Sheriff's website provides information about divisions, services, and contact details. The office handles police records for all unincorporated areas of the county and assists smaller agencies when needed.

The records unit at the Moore County Sheriff's Office is led by Sergeant Earl Huskins. The unit operates from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Call (910) 947-7814 to reach records directly. Police records include arrest reports, booking data, incident files, and background checks. Walk-in requests are accepted at the Carthage location. Bring a valid photo ID and the name of the person whose record you need.

The Moore County Sheriff's Office website above provides contact details and links to various divisions, including the records unit.

Moore County Inmate Search

You can look up people currently held at the county jail by contacting the Moore County Sheriff's Office. Each listing shows the person's mugshot, address, charges, next court date, and bond amount. This tool is free and requires no account.

The inmate search page above shows how to look up current inmates at the Moore County Jail. You can view booking details and charges for each person held at the facility.

Bail bond agents serve the Moore County Jail. Across The Street Bail Bonds can be reached at (910) 585-1174. Action Bail Bonds answers at (910) 947-3729. These agents can help arrange bond for people booked into the Moore County jail.

Moore County Jail Records

The Moore County Jail is at 104 W. Saunders Street in Carthage. Call (910) 947-2980 to reach the jail. Captain William "Bill" Flint serves as the jail administrator and can be reached at (910) 947-7800 or by email at wflint@moorecountync.gov. Lieutenant Shannon Garner is the assistant administrator at (910) 947-7802.

Every arrest in Moore County goes through booking at this facility. Booking records are part of the public police records file. They show the person's name, charges, arrest date, bond amount, and mugshot. Family members can call the jail to check if someone is currently held. The transportation unit, led by Sergeant Bobby Wallace at (910) 947-7808, handles inmate transfers within Moore County.

Police Records Law in Moore County

Police records in Moore County are public under N.C.G.S. Chapter 132, the North Carolina Public Records Act. Anyone can inspect these records during business hours at no cost. Copies may have a fee. Moore County follows state pricing guidelines.

Active criminal investigations may be held back under N.C.G.S. § 132-1.4. Juvenile records stay sealed. Body camera footage has separate disclosure rules under N.C.G.S. § 132-1.4A. For standard arrest reports and closed incident files, the Moore County Sheriff's Office must provide access upon request. If your request is denied, ask for the legal reason in writing. You can challenge the denial through the courts.

The public portions of every police record in Moore County include the date, time, and location of the incident. The name and age of any arrested person are also public. These facts are available from the sheriff's records unit upon request. Sealed juvenile records, expunged files, and active investigation data are the main exceptions to public access in Moore County.

Moore County Court Records

The Moore County Clerk of Superior Court maintains criminal case files at the courthouse in Carthage. Court records include filings, hearings, verdicts, and sentences. You can search through the NC Courts portal online or visit the clerk in person. Court records differ from police records. The sheriff creates the arrest file. The clerk tracks the court case. Both are public under state law.

For statewide offender searches, the NC Department of Adult Correction covers state prison inmates and supervised offenders. This tool does not include local jail data from Moore County.

Moore County Fingerprinting Services

The Moore County Sheriff's Office provides fingerprinting services at 302 S McNeill Street in Carthage. The fee is ten dollars. Cash is not accepted, so bring a check or card. Fingerprints are often needed for background checks, professional licensing, and volunteer positions. Contact the office at (910) 947-2931 to confirm hours and payment methods before you visit.

Fingerprint-based background checks through the NC State Bureau of Investigation cost thirty-eight dollars. Name-based checks cost fourteen dollars. These searches cover the entire state, not just Moore County. Contact the SBI directly for statewide background check services.

How to Search Moore County Records

Calling the jail is the quickest way to check for current inmates in Moore County. For police records, call the records unit at (910) 947-7814 or the main sheriff number at (910) 947-2931. In-person visits at the Carthage office give you the fastest results for copies.

• Call the jail at (910) 947-2980 for current inmates
• Call records at (910) 947-7814
• Visit 302 S McNeill St in Carthage
• Check the NC Courts portal for case files

Bring a photo ID for any in-person requests at Moore County offices. Most requests are processed within a few business days. For background checks through the NC State Bureau of Investigation, name-based searches cost fourteen dollars and fingerprint-based searches cost thirty-eight dollars. These cover the entire state, not just Moore County. The SBI serves as the central repository for criminal information across North Carolina.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Moore County. Police records are kept by the county where the incident occurred.