Davidson County Booking and Inmate Data

Davidson County has its county seat in Lexington, North Carolina. The Davidson County Sheriff's Office runs the Detention Center and keeps an online list of active inmates. The jail handles about 4,000 bookings per year. Under North Carolina law, most booking records are public. This page walks through the ways to search for 24 hour booking data, find inmates, and request arrest records from Davidson County. The search tools are free and open to the public.

Davidson County 24 Hour Booking Active Inmates

The Davidson County Active Inmates page shows people currently held at the Detention Center. The list is updated often and includes booking details. This is the official county tool for checking who is in the jail right now.

The Davidson County Sheriff's Office also provides inmate search through a directory. This tool lets you find inmates by name. Results show charges, bond amounts, and offense data. You can contact the Sheriff's Office at (336) 242-2105 for the status or bond of any inmate.

The screenshot below shows the Davidson County inmate search directory.

This tool connects to the Davidson County jail roster and shows current inmates with their booking details and charges.

Davidson County Detention Center

The Davidson County Detention Center is at 110 W Center Street, Lexington, NC 27292. Phone: (336) 242-2140. The facility holds people who are waiting for trial and those serving sentences of less than one year. Medical care, mental health services, and other programs are on hand.

The jail roster shows active inmates. You can visit the Sheriff's Office website and go to the Active Inmates page to see the list. For records not on the web, call the jail or visit in person. Staff can help with booking details, bond amounts, and court dates.

The Davidson County Sheriff's Office is at 110 W Center Street, Lexington, NC 27293. Phone: (336) 242-2100. The office runs patrol, criminal cases, civil process, and court security in addition to the Detention Center.

Note: Davidson County processes about 4,000 bookings each year, and the Active Inmates page is the fastest way to check current jail data.

During intake at the Davidson County Detention Center, staff collect fingerprints and forward them to the NC State Bureau of Investigation repository and federal databases. Warrant checks are also run at this stage. If the person is wanted in another jurisdiction, that hold is documented in the booking file. A property inventory lists everything taken from the individual during processing. These records remain available through public records requests under Chapter 132, even after the person has been released from the facility in Lexington. Written requests are recommended because they create a clear paper trail for tracking response times.

24 Hour Booking in Davidson County

Each arrest in Davidson County creates a booking record. The record has the person's name, charges, bond amount, and a photo. Under § 15A-502, all arrests must be recorded. These records are public under § 132-1.4.

The Active Inmates list is updated often. New bookings show up as they are processed. If you need data on someone who was recently released, you may need to contact the Sheriff's Office. Historical records may require a public records request.

For certified copies of court documents tied to Davidson County arrests, contact the Clerk of Superior Court at the Davidson County Courthouse in Lexington.

Davidson County Records Requests

Under Chapter 132, Davidson County must share public records when asked. You do not need a reason. The office must respond as fast as it can. Copies come with a fee that covers the cost of duplication only.

Some data stays private. Social security numbers, open investigation files, and certain notes are not public under § 132-1.4. The Davidson County Sheriff's Office keeps records on the North Carolina retention schedule. For old records, ask the office for help.

The NC Judicial Branch provides court records for Davidson County cases. Use it to look up case files, court dates, and outcomes.

The state search portal covers offenders in state custody from Davidson County.

State Resources for Davidson County

The NC Department of Adult Correction has a search for state inmates, parolees, and probationers. It goes back to 1972 and does not show county jail data. Use it for people who left Davidson County for a state facility.

The NC.gov Offender Search links to the same data. The NC State Bureau of Investigation is the central hub for criminal data. It runs the sex offender registry and handles fingerprint checks.

Davidson County 24 Hour Booking Process

When a person is arrested in Davidson County, they are taken to the Detention Center at 110 W Center Street, Lexington. Staff log the name, charges, and bond. A photo is taken. The record goes into the Active Inmates system. Under § 15A-502, every arrest must be recorded. The data becomes part of the public booking log.

Davidson County handles about 4,000 bookings per year. The Detention Center provides medical care, mental health services, and other programs. The facility holds people waiting for trial and those serving short sentences. For older booking records, contact the Sheriff's Office. Records are kept on the North Carolina retention schedule and may still be on file even years later.

How to Find Davidson County Records

• Check the Davidson County Active Inmates page for current jail data
• Use the inmate search directory for name-based lookups
• Call the Detention Center at (336) 242-2140
• Submit a records request to the Sheriff's Office in Lexington
• Search the NC Judicial Branch for court case files
• Use the NC DAC for state prison records

Davidson County keeps its booking data up to date and open. Start with the Active Inmates page, then call or visit for records not on the web. The Sheriff's Office follows North Carolina law and must answer your request as fast as it can. For certified copies of court documents, visit the Davidson County Clerk of Superior Court at the courthouse in Lexington. The VINE system lets victims track an offender's custody status and get alerts by phone, email, or text at no cost. The NC SAVAN service covers county jail inmates, state prisoners, and people on parole or probation.