Search Robeson County Police Records
Robeson County police records are available through the Sheriff's Office in Lumberton, North Carolina. Sheriff Burnis Wilkins leads the department, which operates a Police2Citizen portal for online access to arrest data and inmate information. The county detention center holds over 400 inmates. You can search police records in Robeson County online, by phone, or in person. This guide covers the tools available, the request process, and where to go for specific types of records.
Robeson County Quick Facts
Robeson County Police2Citizen Portal
The Robeson County Police2Citizen portal provides free online access to police records. You can view daily bulletins, search cases by case number, and look up current inmates. The system shows recent arrests with photos, charges, and bond information. Sheriff Wilkins created this tool to give Robeson County residents easy access to public safety data.
The portal has several tabs. The Daily Bulletin shows citations, reports, and arrests. The Inmate Search tab displays booking data that changes daily as bonds are updated. You can also file incident reports through the portal and check the status of reports you filed. Access the portal directly at robesoncoso.policetocitizen.com or through the sheriff's website.
A mobile app is also available for both iPhone and Android devices. This gives you access to Robeson County police records from your phone.
Robeson County Detention Center
The Robeson County Detention Center is at 100 Legend Road in Lumberton. Call (910) 671-3161 to reach the jail. The facility opened in 1992 and holds up to 412 inmates. It houses pre-trial detainees, sentenced inmates, federal detainees, and parole violators from across Robeson County.
Every booking generates police records that include the person's name, charges, mugshot, bond amount, and next court date. Under N.C.G.S. § 153A-220, the facility must keep accurate records of all inmates. You can search the inmate roster through the Police2Citizen portal or call the jail around the clock.
| Detention Center |
100 Legend Road Lumberton, NC 28358 Phone: (910) 671-3161 Hours: 24/7 |
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| Sheriff's Office |
120 Legend Road Lumberton, NC 28358 Phone: (910) 671-3100 |
Robeson County Jail Visitation
In-person visitation is not currently available at the Robeson County Detention Center. Limited video visitation is offered through a smart mail kiosk at the facility. Each inmate gets one free 15-minute kiosk visit per week. All visitors must be on the inmate's approved visitor list and must register at least 24 hours ahead. A valid photo ID is required.
Money can be added to an inmate's account through several methods in Robeson County. The jail lobby has an ATM that takes cash and cards. Online deposits are available at jailpackstore.com. Money orders are accepted only from people more than 50 miles away. Deposit limits range from $5 minimum to $300 per single deposit and $1,500 per month.
Robeson County Court Police Records
Clerk Shelena Smith maintains court files at 500 North Elm Street in Lumberton. Call 910-272-5900 for court record questions. The NC Courts portal provides free online case searches by name or case number for Robeson County.
For certified criminal record checks, use Form AOC-CR-314 and pay $25. The NC SBI runs statewide background checks for $14. The NC Sex Offender Registry is free. The NC SAVAN system provides free victim notifications about custody changes for offenders connected to Robeson County.
- P2C portal for inmate and arrest searches
- NC Courts portal for case lookup
- NC Offender Search for state inmates
- Sex Offender Registry at no cost
- NC SAVAN for victim alerts: 877-627-2826
Note: Misuse of information from the Robeson County police records system may result in criminal prosecution or civil liability.
Requesting Robeson County Police Records
You can request police records from Robeson County several ways. The Police2Citizen portal provides free online access to inmate data and daily activity. For records not available online, call the sheriff at (910) 671-3100 during business hours, Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The detention center is available 24 hours at (910) 671-3161.
Written requests can be sent to the Records Division at 120 Legend Road, Lumberton, NC 28358. Include your name, contact information, and a description of the record. Under N.C.G.S. Chapter 132, the sheriff must respond as promptly as possible. Viewing records in person is free. Copies cost a fee per page.
The NC Judicial Branch website provides statewide court record access, including criminal cases filed in Robeson County.
The Robeson County Detention Center also houses a juvenile detention center at 120 Glen Way Drive in Lumberton and a work release center at 102 Legend Road. Each facility maintains its own set of records. Juvenile records are restricted and not available to the general public.
Robeson County Booking Records
When someone is booked into the Robeson County Detention Center, staff collect several pieces of information. These include personal details, photographs, fingerprints, a personal property inventory, medical screening data, and an initial security classification. The publicly available parts of this record include the inmate roster, basic booking details, charges, mugshots, bond amounts, and expected release dates.
Restricted information includes medical records, mental health files, disciplinary reports, security classification details, Social Security numbers, and juvenile records. These are not available to the general public in Robeson County. The public portions can be viewed through the Police2Citizen portal or by calling the detention center.
Robeson County Jail Mail Policy
Inmates at the Robeson County Detention Center can receive mail. Letters must be no longer than 10 pages. Photos are limited to 5 per envelope at 4 by 6 inches. Address mail to the inmate's full name and booking number at 100 Legend Road, Lumberton, NC 28358. Packages, hardcover books, cash, checks, and Polaroid photos are not allowed.
Visitation schedules at the Robeson County jail run Tuesday through Sunday. Morning sessions are from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Afternoon sessions are 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Evening sessions are 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. There is no visitation on Mondays due to facility maintenance. All visitors must have a valid photo ID.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Robeson County. Police records stay in the county where the arrest happened. Check the location before contacting an office.