Randolph County Police Records

Randolph County police records are managed by the Sheriff's Office in Asheboro, North Carolina. The county maintains an online confined inmates database that updates four times a day. Seven local police departments also serve Randolph County, each keeping their own files. You can search police records through the county website, by phone, or in person at the sheriff's office. This guide covers where to look, what records are available, and how to get copies in Randolph County.

Randolph County Sheriff's Office Records

The Randolph County Sheriff's Office is at 727 McDowell Road in Asheboro. Call (336) 318-6699 to reach the main line. You can also email Sheriff@RandolphCountyNC.gov. The sheriff coordinates law enforcement across the county and works with seven local police departments.

The sheriff's office website provides contact information, division details, and links to the inmate search tool for Randolph County.

Police reports from the sheriff cover incidents in unincorporated areas. The office also handles active warrant reports and coordinates with the Asheboro, Archdale, Liberty, Randleman, Ramseur, and Seagrove police departments. Each agency creates its own police records. Contact the specific department if you know which one handled the case in Randolph County.

Randolph County Inmate Search

The Randolph County Sheriff maintains a confined inmates database online. This tool updates four times each day. You can search by the date someone was confined or by their last name. The database includes names, physical details, mugshots, arrest information, booking data, and bond amounts.

The Randolph County Detention Center is at 790 New Century Drive in Asheboro. Call (336) 318-6625 for jail information. The facility holds up to 195 inmates. Visitors must have a state-issued ID or US passport to enter. Call the jail administrator at (336) 318-6625 to check the visitation schedule.

Note: Only visitors on the inmate's approved list are allowed into the Randolph County Detention Center.

Randolph County Criminal Records

Criminal records in Randolph County contain details about people charged or convicted by the court system. These include felony and misdemeanor cases. The Clerk of Superior Court at 176 East Salisbury Street in Asheboro keeps all court files. Call (336) 318-6301 to reach the clerk.

To get a certified criminal record check, fill out Form AOC-CR-314 and pay $25. You can mail it with a certified check or money order to 725 McDowell Road, Asheboro, NC 27205. In-person payments accept credit cards, certified checks, and money orders. The NC Courts portal also lets you search case records for free in Randolph County.

Some records are restricted. These include sealed cases, expunged files, and healthcare malpractice lawsuits. Everything else is public under North Carolina law. The court clerk is the designated record keeper and can provide both physical and digital copies of Randolph County criminal records.

Randolph County Local Police Departments

Seven police departments operate in Randolph County alongside the sheriff's office. Each one keeps its own police records for cases in its area.

• Asheboro PD: 205 East Academy Street, Asheboro
• Archdale PD: 305 Balfour Drive, Archdale
• Liberty PD: 451 West Swannanoa Avenue, Liberty
• Randleman PD: 101 Hilliary Street, Randleman
• Ramseur PD: 724 Liberty Street, Ramseur
• Seagrove PD: 122 East Main Street, Seagrove

Contact the department that covers the area where the arrest or incident took place. If you are not sure which agency handled the case, call the sheriff's office at (336) 318-6699 for help locating the right Randolph County police records.

Statewide Search Tools for Randolph County

The NC SBI runs statewide background checks for $14. The NC Sex Offender Registry is free. You can search by name, zip code, or street address to find registered offenders near any Randolph County location. The NC Offender Search covers state prison inmates going back to 1972.

Crime in Randolph County dropped by 50% between 2018 and 2020. The total crime rate per 100,000 residents was 1,191.7 in 2020. Violent crimes accounted for 86.1 per 100,000, while property crimes made up 1,105.6 per 100,000. These statistics come from state reporting data for Randolph County.

Randolph County Court System

The Randolph County Superior Court handles felony cases and civil matters above $25,000. It also has sole jurisdiction over probate issues. The District Court covers minor violations, misdemeanors, civil matters below $25,000, family disputes, and juvenile cases. Both courts are at 176 East Salisbury Street in Asheboro. Call (336) 328-3100 for the Superior Court or (336) 328-3292 for Family Court.

Court records are kept by the clerk. You can get physical or digital copies. Some records are excluded from public access. These include healthcare malpractice lawsuits, sealed documents, and expunged records. Everything else is public under N.C.G.S. Chapter 132. The clerk is the designated record keeper for all court files in Randolph County.

Requesting Randolph County Records

Contact the county administration at 145 Worth Street in Asheboro for general public records requests. Call (336) 318-6300 or email customer.service@randolphcountync.gov. County Clerk Laurel N. Knoles oversees the administration office. They can direct you to the right department for the records you need in Randolph County.

For police records specifically, call the sheriff at (336) 318-6699. For court records, contact the clerk at (336) 318-6301. Bring your ID if visiting in person. Written requests by mail or email are also accepted. Include as much detail as you can about the record. Response times vary based on the type and age of the records requested in Randolph County.

Randolph County Victim Notifications

The NC SAVAN system sends free custody alerts for victims in Randolph County. Call 877-627-2826 to sign up. You will get alerts when an offender's status changes. This covers jail inmates, state prisoners, and sex offenders. The service is confidential and available around the clock for anyone connected to a case in Randolph County.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Randolph County. Police records stay in the county where the event occurred. Check the address before requesting records.