Cumberland County Booking and Arrest Data

Cumberland County has its county seat in Fayetteville, North Carolina. It is one of the most populated counties in the state. The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office runs the Detention Center, which has a capacity of over 500 inmates. The Records Management Office works around the clock to handle booking data and public records requests. This guide covers how to search 24 hour booking records, look up inmates, and get copies of arrest records from Cumberland County.

Cumberland County Detention Center

The Cumberland County Detention Center is at 204 Gillespie Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301. The phone number is (910) 672-5630. The facility holds over 500 inmates at a time. It houses pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates. Medical care, mental health services, and other programs are available.

The Sheriff's Office provides an online inmate lookup system. You can search by name. Results show booking data, charges, bond amounts, and court dates. Visitation at the Cumberland County Detention Center is done through video. Family and friends can schedule visits online.

Money can be added to inmate accounts through kiosks in the lobby, online, or by phone. These funds cover commissary items and phone calls. The facility serves all of Cumberland County and the city of Fayetteville.

24 Hour Booking in Cumberland County

Each arrest in Cumberland County creates a booking record at the Detention Center. The record logs the person's name, charges, bond amount, and booking photo. Under § 15A-502, all arrests must be recorded. Under § 132-1.4, the basic booking data is public.

The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office main office is at 131 Dick Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301. Phone: (910) 677-5410. The office runs patrol, criminal investigations, civil process, and court security. The Records Management Office handles all records, data entry, and storage for the Sheriff's Office around the clock.

The Cumberland County inmate search directory below shows the online tool for finding current inmates.

This tool gives you quick access to who is in the Cumberland County jail right now.

Note: Some inmates may not appear in the online search if they were recently transferred or released.

Cumberland County Records Requests

The Records Division handles public records requests for incident reports, accident reports, and arrest records. Requests can be made in person, by mail, or by phone at (910) 677-5410. The division is at 131 Dick Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301.

Under Chapter 132, Cumberland County must share public records as fast as it can. Fees for copies are set by North Carolina law and can be paid by cash, check, or money order. You do not need to say why you want the record. The law gives every person the same right to see these files.

For records not on the web, send a written request. The office will work to fill it as fast as possible. If the request is large or needs redactions, it may take more time. Under § 153A-220, counties must keep proper records and make them open to the public.

Cumberland County 24 Hour Booking Inmate Lookup

The Cumberland County inmate search directory shows current inmates with booking data, charges, bond amounts, and mugshots. It is updated often. If someone is not in the search, call the Detention Center at (910) 672-5630.

Cumberland County also operates a Juvenile Detention Center at 1911 Coliseum Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28306. This is an 18-bed facility for juveniles awaiting court dates. It is run by the state, not the Sheriff's Office.

The NC Judicial Branch provides court records for Cumberland County cases. Use it to find case files, court dates, and outcomes after an arrest.

State Resources for Cumberland County

The NC Department of Adult Correction has a statewide search for prison inmates, parolees, and probationers. It goes back to 1972 but does not cover county jail data. Use it for people moved from Cumberland County to state custody.

The state portal covers offenders who have left the Cumberland County jail for state facilities.

The NC.gov Offender Search links to the same data. The NC SAVAN system lets victims sign up for alerts about an offender's custody status. Alerts come by phone, email, or text and the service is free.

Cumberland County 24 Hour Booking Process

When someone is arrested in Cumberland County, they are taken to the Detention Center at 204 Gillespie Street, Fayetteville. Staff log the name, charges, and bond. A photo is taken. The record goes into the jail system. Under § 15A-502, every arrest must be recorded. The Records Management Office is open 24 hours a day and handles data entry, storage, and sharing of all reports.

Cumberland County is home to Fort Liberty, one of the largest military bases in the world. This brings a large population to the area and keeps the jail busy. The Detention Center holds over 500 inmates at a time. Visitation is done through video. Money goes into inmate accounts through kiosks, online, or by phone.

All Cumberland County booking records are stored according to the state retention schedule. Older entries that no longer appear online can be requested from the Records Management Office. Providing the full name and an approximate arrest date helps staff find the correct file. The Records Division at 131 Dick Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301, accepts requests in person, by phone, and by mail.

How to Search Cumberland County

• Use the Cumberland County inmate lookup for current jail data
• Call the Detention Center at (910) 672-5630
• Contact the Records Division at (910) 677-5410
• Search the NC Judicial Branch for court case details
• Use the NC DAC for state prison records
• Sign up for SAVAN alerts for offender notifications

Cumberland County is one of the largest counties in North Carolina. Its online tools give fast access to current booking data. For older records, the Records Management Office at the Sheriff's Office can help. Under Chapter 132, the office must respond as fast as it can. The North Carolina General Statutes detail all the rules for public records in the state. For certified copies of court documents tied to Cumberland County cases, visit the Clerk of Superior Court at the courthouse in Fayetteville.