View Cabarrus County 24 Hour Booking

Cabarrus County provides public access to booking records through the Sheriff's Office in Concord, North Carolina. The county runs an online P2C inmate inquiry system and a separate inmate locator tool. Both services allow anyone to search for current inmates, view charges, and check bond status. Booking records in Cabarrus County are public under North Carolina law. This page explains how to access 24 hour booking data and what information is available through the county's search tools.

Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office Details

The Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office is headed by Sheriff Van Shaw. The office address is 30 Corban Ave SE, Concord, NC 28025. The main phone number is 704-920-3000. A second location at 65 Church St S, Concord, NC 28025, handles public services with a phone number of 704-920-2100. Office hours are 8 AM to 5 PM.

The Sheriff's Office maintains the county detention center and provides an inmate inquiry system. This system is available online at any time. Booking records show the charges, arrest date, booking agency, and bond information for each inmate.

This image shows the Cabarrus County P2C inmate inquiry system used for searching 24 hour booking records.

For up-to-date court dispositions, contact the Clerk of Court at 704-262-5500. Charges listed in the search system may change after court proceedings. The P2C system shows the most recent booking data but may not reflect the final outcome of a case.

How to Search Cabarrus County 24 Hour Booking

The Cabarrus County P2C system is the primary tool for searching inmates. Enter a name to find current booking records. Each result shows charges, arrest date, and bond details. You may need to turn off popup blockers for the system to work properly.

The county also provides an inmate locator tool through the Sheriff's Office website. This is an alternative search method that pulls from the same data. Both tools are free to use and do not require an account.

The Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office homepage is shown below, where you can access detention and booking services.

The Cabarrus Regional Juvenile Detention Center is also located in Concord. This is a separate state-run facility at 822 McWhorter Road, Concord, NC 28027. It is a two-building facility with 62 beds, opened in 2008. It sits on the same campus as the Cabarrus Youth Development Center. Juvenile records are not included in the public booking search and are restricted under state law.

Note: The P2C system may require popup blockers to be turned off for full access.

Cabarrus County 24 Hour Booking Record Contents

Booking records in Cabarrus County include the current inmate roster, basic identifying information such as name, age, and gender, the booking date and time, charges filed, mugshots, bond or bail amounts, the next scheduled court date, expected release date, and the housing facility location.

The Cabarrus County inmate search resource shown here provides more details about what data is available in booking records.

Certain data is exempt from public disclosure under NC GS section 132-1.4. This includes Social Security numbers, medical and mental health records, juvenile records, and information that could compromise facility security. Internal jail records about inmate behavior and classification are confidential under the Goble v. Bounds court ruling.

Public Records Access in Cabarrus County

Under NC GS Chapter 132, public records include all documents created in connection with government business. Section 153A-220 requires local jails to keep records for every inmate, covering identification, commitment orders, and release documentation. Fingerprints are taken during booking as required by section 15A-502.

Viewing records in person is free. Copies have a small fee that covers only the actual cost of making them. You do not need to give a reason for requesting records. Written requests are recommended for tracking purposes, but you can also ask by phone or in person. Agencies must respond as promptly as possible.

• P2C Inmate Search: available online at all times
• Sheriff's Office: 30 Corban Ave SE, Concord, NC 28025
• Phone: 704-920-3000
• Office Hours: 8 AM to 5 PM

Cabarrus County 24 Hour Booking and Court Data

Court records for Cabarrus County criminal cases are maintained by the Clerk of Superior Court. These include arrest warrants, criminal indictments, judgments, and case dispositions. Court records are public unless sealed by a court order. The courthouse has public access terminals for searching cases. Staff can help find specific records but cannot give legal advice.

The Goble v. Bounds ruling from 1972 confirmed that internal prison records about inmate behavior and classification are confidential. Medical and mental health files are restricted. Juvenile records have limited public access. Social Security numbers and ongoing investigation data are protected by section 132-1.4 of the General Statutes. Community supervision records are also confidential under NC GS 15-207.

Older Cabarrus County booking records are kept according to the state's records retention schedule. Archived records may require more time to locate. For records not available online, submit a public records request to the Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office at 30 Corban Ave SE, Concord, NC 28025.

The Cabarrus County detention center processes a high volume of bookings each year given the county's growing population near Charlotte. Each record is stored electronically and can be retrieved by staff when a public records request is submitted. Providing the full legal name and an approximate arrest date will help narrow the search and reduce wait times for a response.

Statewide Record Search Resources

For offenders in state custody, the NC.gov Offender Search covers state inmates and supervised offenders. The NC Department of Adult Correction has records back to 1972. Crime victims can use VINELink for free custody alerts.

The NC State Bureau of Investigation holds the central criminal records repository and maintains the sex offender registry. Court records for Cabarrus County are available through the NC Judicial Branch website. State databases cover prison inmates and supervised offenders but do not include local jail data. For Cabarrus County inmates, use the P2C system or call the Sheriff's Office at 704-920-3000 for the most current booking information.