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Alamance County, NC Arrests & Jail Records

How To Search Alamance County Arrest Records?

North Carolina records over 230,000 arrests yearly, with about 5,000 occurring in Alamance County. Arrest records created and maintained by law enforcement officials in the county are open to the public under the North Carolina Public Records Act. These records may be accessible via free online databases or formal requests made to appropriate record custodians. Depending on the agency and request type, fees may apply for accessing certain records. State and federal laws prohibit public access to arrest records involving sealed cases, minors, witness statements, or victim identities. These records are available only to the Alamance District Attorney, local law enforcement, authorized entities, and record owners.

How To Look Up Alamance County Arrest Records?

Alamance County arrest records are available in digital or paper formats from the following local and state agencies:

Sheriff Arrest Records

Records of recently apprehended suspects are available on the Inmate Inquiry tool provided by the Alamance County Sheriff's Office. To search the portal, click on "Filter Inmate List" and enter the detainee's name or any other identifying information. You can obtain copies of arrest records by submitting online requests. Mail and walk-in requests should be sent to:

Alamance County Sheriff's Office

109 South Maple Street

Graham, NC 27253

Phone: (336) 570-6300

Police Arrest Records

Alamance County police departments keep arrest records and ensure public access through their websites. Interested persons can look up the websites to find instructions on how to request detailed arrest reports and contact details. While arrest reports are generally available online for free, paper copies may incur a fee. Some major police departments in Alamance include the following:

North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (NC SBI)

The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation typically maintains criminal records of offenders arrested in Alamance County. Only employers and approved licensing organizations can request criminal records from the state's central repository. Individuals can also get their criminal history files by contacting the local police or sheriff for fingerprinting services. Next, visit the local law enforcer with a government-issued ID to get a fingerprint card. North Carolina's SBI accepts only mail requests, which should include a written request, fingerprint card, completed Right to Review Form, and required fees. Each request costs $14 payable by certified check or money order made out to the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI). Once all required documents are gathered, mail the request to:

NC SBI

Criminal Information and Identification Section

P.O. Box 29500

3320 Garner Road

Raleigh, NC 27610

Processing times may vary, but applicants should expect to receive their records within 20 business days after the request is received.

Criminal Court Records

The Clerk of the Superior Court keeps criminal court records filed in Alamance County. To obtain these files, interested persons can download and complete the NCAOC Criminal Record Search Form. Submit the form in person or by mail to:

Alamance County Clerk of Superior Court

1 Court Square

Graham, NC 27253

Phone: (336) 570-5200

Criminal court records in Alamance County are also accessible online through North Carolina's eCourt Portal. An alternative way to find Alamance County arrest records online is via reputable third-party websites like InfoTracer.

Arrest Statistics

Alamance's arrest rate is approximately 2,885 per 100,000 people. Below are details of these arrest figures:

Arrest TypeNumber of Arrests
Murder and Non-negligent Manslaughter0
Robbery42
Rape3
Aggravated Assault196
Simple Assault798
Arson11
Burglary/Breaking & Entering120
Motor Vehicle Theft28
Larceny464
Total Crimes Against Persons (Violent Crimes)1,039
Total Property Crimes623
Others3,505
Total Number of Arrests5,167

Source: North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, Summary Statistics

Police Departments in Alamance County

DepartmentAddressPhone
Elon Police Department104 S Williamson Ave336-584-1301
Graham Police Department216 S Maple St336-570-6715
Haw River Police Department105 Stone St336-578-4141

Alamance County Jail

  • Agency Name: Alamance County NC Detention Center
  • State: NC
  • City: Graham
  • Type: County
  • Address: 109 South Maple Street
  • Phone Number: 336-570-6317
  • Fax: 336-227-0614
  • Email: ACSO-Contact@alamance-nc.com
  • Website: https://www.alamance-nc.com/sheriff/

Prisons and Jails in Alamance County

NameAddressPhone
Alamance County NC Detention Center - Annex335 Prison Camp Rd336-570-6317
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