Carteret County 24 Hour Booking Records

Carteret County provides public access to booking records through the Sheriff's Office in Beaufort, North Carolina. The county runs an online inmate inquiry tool that shows current arrest information as a public service. All data in the system is provided under the Freedom of Information Act and the North Carolina Public Records Act. The Carteret County Detention Center holds an average of 128 inmates daily in a 116-bed facility. This page explains how to search Carteret County 24 hour booking records and what information is available.

Carteret County 24 Hour Booking Inmate Search

The Carteret County Sheriff's Office inmate search provides access to current inmate information. Every effort is made to keep the data accurate and up to date. The information is provided as a request under the Freedom of Information Act and the Public Records Act. Nothing in the search results implies guilt or wrongdoing.

For questions about the inmate search, contact the Carteret County Sheriff's Office at 252-504-4832. Information in the system is provided by the arrestee or the arresting agency at the time of arrest. At the time a report is generated, verification through fingerprints, criminal histories, or other identification checks may not yet be complete.

The screenshot below shows the Carteret County inmate search system provided by the Sheriff's Office.

The system is free and available at all times. No registration or account is needed to search. The tool is updated on a regular basis to reflect new bookings and releases at the detention center.

Carteret County Detention Center Details

The Carteret County Detention Center is at 304 Craven Street, Beaufort, NC 28516. A second address listed for the facility is 306 Craven Street. The phone number is 252-504-4832. The facility is a medium-security jail with about 116 beds, housing both male and female inmates. The average daily population is 128.

The Carteret County inmate records resource provides more details about the detention center and the booking process.

The Carteret County Sheriff's Office address is 304 Craven Street, Beaufort, NC 28516. Phone: (252) 728-8400. The detention center houses people awaiting trial who have not posted bail, those serving misdemeanor sentences of up to one year, individuals awaiting transfer to state prison, and temporary holds for other jurisdictions.

Carteret County Jail Visitation and Services

Inmates at the Carteret County Detention Center are allowed one visit per week on their assigned day. Each visit lasts 10 to 20 minutes. The schedule is based on housing blocks:

• Monday: A and B Block
• Tuesday: Dorm
• Wednesday: C and D Block
• Thursday: E Block (Females)
• Visiting hours: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

The Carteret County Jail information page below shows additional details about the facility and its operations.

The facility is managed by the Carteret County Sheriff's Office. All operations follow standards set by the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction. The jail undergoes regular inspections to confirm compliance with state rules and safety requirements.

The Carteret County Detention Center retains booking records in accordance with the state retention schedule. Historical entries that have moved off the active roster can still be requested from the Sheriff's Office. Providing the full name and an approximate arrest date makes it easier for staff to locate archived records. Requests can be submitted by phone at 252-504-4832 or mailed to the office at 304 Craven Street, Beaufort, NC 28516.

Carteret County 24 Hour Booking Record Contents

Booking records in Carteret County contain the inmate's name, charges, arrest date, and bond data. Under NC GS Chapter 132, these records are public. Section 132-1.4 makes basic arrest information open to the public. This includes name, age, and charges. Fingerprints are taken during booking as required by section 15A-502.

The Carteret County inmate search resource shown below provides additional search capabilities for the county.

Section 153A-220 of the General Statutes requires county jails to maintain records for each inmate. These cover identification, commitment orders, and release documentation. Medical records, juvenile files, and data from active investigations are restricted. Internal jail records about inmate classification are confidential under the Goble v. Bounds ruling.

Note: Information in the inmate search is provided by the arrestee or arresting agency and may not yet be fully verified at the time of the report.

Carteret County Public Records and Access Rights

North Carolina's Public Records Act gives broad access to government records. Viewing records in person is free. Copies cost only the actual amount to reproduce them. You do not need to state a reason for your request. Written requests are recommended for clear documentation. Agencies must respond as promptly as possible.

The Goble v. Bounds ruling from 1972 keeps internal jail records about inmate behavior and classification confidential. Medical files, juvenile records, and Social Security numbers are restricted. Ongoing investigation data is protected under section 132-1.4 of the General Statutes. Community supervision records for probation and parole are confidential under NC GS 15-207.

Court records for Carteret County cases are maintained by the Clerk of Superior Court. These include arrest warrants, indictments, and case outcomes. The courthouse provides public access terminals for searching records. Certified copies of documents are available for a fee. The Carteret County Sheriff's Office at 304 Craven Street, Beaufort, NC 28516, handles all local booking record requests.

Statewide 24 Hour Booking Search Tools

For state-level records, the NC.gov Offender Search covers prison inmates and supervised offenders. The NC Department of Adult Correction has records going back to 1972. Crime victims can use VINELink for free custody alerts. The NC State Bureau of Investigation maintains the state criminal records repository. Court records are available through the NC Judicial Branch.

These state-level tools cover prison inmates and supervised offenders but do not include county jail data. For inmates held at the Carteret County Detention Center, use the local inmate search tool or call the Sheriff's Office at 252-504-4832. The staff can provide current information about an inmate's charges, bond status, court dates, and housing location. Written requests for records not available online can be mailed to the Carteret County Sheriff's Office at 304 Craven Street, Beaufort, NC 28516.