Wake County Police Records
Wake County police records are available through the Sheriff's Office, the CCBI arrest records portal, and the courthouse in Raleigh, North Carolina. Wake is the most populous county in the state with over 1.1 million residents. The City-County Bureau of Investigation runs an online arrest records portal that covers agencies across the county. You can also search court records, check inmate status, and review incident reports. This guide covers all the ways to find and request police records in Wake County.
Wake County Quick Facts
Wake County CCBI Arrest Records
The City-County Bureau of Investigation maintains a Criminal Arrest Records Portal for Wake County. The CCBI lets you search by last name, first name, arrest date, arresting agency, and sex. Results show the person's photo, name, age, and charges. This is one of the most useful online tools for finding police records in Wake County.
CCBI records go back to April 27, 2007. The portal does not include case status or final court outcomes. It also excludes traffic infractions and citations. For those, check the court system. The CCBI data comes from law enforcement agencies across Wake County, not just the sheriff. It covers arrests made by Raleigh Police, Cary Police, Apex Police, and other departments in the county.
The Wake County Sheriff also runs a Police2Citizen portal with jail inmate data, accident reports, and event searches. Visit the jail inmates page to check who is currently in custody.
Wake County Sheriff's Office Records
The Wake County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement for the unincorporated areas of the county. The main office is in Raleigh. Deputies make arrests, respond to calls, and serve warrants. Each action creates police records that are stored by the office.
The Wake Detention Center holds inmates for the county. Call (919) 856-6900 for general jail information. For details about charges, court dates, release dates, and bail, call (919) 773-7930. The detention center allows two video visits per week. You must schedule at least 24 hours in advance by calling (919) 857-9103 between Monday and Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A valid government-issued ID is required for visits.
Note: The detention center phone lines can be busy during peak hours in Wake County.
Wake County Criminal Court Records
The Clerk of Superior Court keeps all criminal case files for Wake County. The courthouse is at 316 Fayetteville Street Mall in Raleigh. Call (919) 792-4000 for the Superior Court or (919) 792-4005 for the District Court. Court records include filings, hearing dates, pleas, and final sentences.
For a certified criminal record check, you need Form AOC-CR-314. It must be notarized. The fee is $25, paid by check or money order. Mail it to The Office of the Superior Court Clerk, Wake County Courthouse, 316 Fayetteville St. Mall, P.O. Box 351, Raleigh, NC 27602. You can also submit it in person. The NC Courts portal offers free online case searches by name or number.
Public self-service terminals are available at the Wake County courthouse. You can use them to look up case data without filing a request. The terminals cover both criminal and civil cases from Wake County.
| Court |
Wake County Superior Court 316 Fayetteville St. Mall, P.O. Box 351 Raleigh, NC 27602 Phone: (919) 792-4000 |
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| Justice Center |
300 South Salisbury Street Raleigh, NC 27601 |
Requesting Wake County Police Records
Wake County accepts public records requests through several channels. The county runs an online portal at wakecounty.nextrequest.com where you can submit and track requests. You can also make requests by email or mail to the right department. In-person requests are handled at the records offices.
Under N.C.G.S. Chapter 132, police records in Wake County are public. Viewing is free during business hours. Copies cost a per-page fee set by state law. Active criminal investigations, sealed records, and juvenile files are exempt from public access. Expunged records will not appear in any search.
Wake County Crime Data
Crime statistics give context to police records in Wake County. In 2017, the county saw a 1 percent drop in overall crime. There were 1,828 reports of index crime offenses. Property crimes made up 90 percent of all violations. Violent crimes totaled 173 reports. Murder dropped 100 percent, rape dropped 20 percent, and theft dropped 5 percent. Aggravated assault went up 6 percent and burglary rose 4 percent.
Each of these incidents created police records in Wake County. Arrest data, incident reports, and case files all tie back to the crime numbers. The SBI background check and sex offender registry offer more ways to review criminal data from Wake County and across North Carolina.
How to Search Wake County Police Records
Start with the CCBI arrest records portal for recent arrests. It covers multiple agencies in Wake County going back to 2007. Search by name, date, or arresting agency. Results show photos and charges. For current inmates, use the P2C portal at p2c.wakeso.net.
For court records, go to the NC Courts website. It gives free case searches by name or number. For in-person access, visit the Wake County courthouse at 316 Fayetteville Street in Raleigh. Public terminals are available. For certified records, use Form AOC-CR-314 with $25 to the clerk. The NC offender search covers state inmates from Wake County.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Wake County. Police records stay with the county where the arrest took place. Check the address to find the right agency for your search.