Buncombe County, NC Arrests, Mugshots & Jail Records

In order to obtain public records, you may submit your request in writing by postal mail or by delivering the request in person. When seeking arrest records in person, it is necessary to present the identifying information of the individual in question, including their full name, date of birth, and the date of arrest, during your visit to the Sheriff's Office at:

60 Court Plaza, 4th Floor

Asheville, NC 28801

In order to search for arrest records online, you may:

• Visit the Buncombe County Sheriff's Office website
• Click the "police to citizen" tab
• Navigate to "inmate inquiry"
• Search by name, arrest date, charge, or booking agency

Several law enforcement agencies offer online platforms that allow the public to access arrest records. It is recommended that you contact the relevant agency, as they will provide you with the means to search for arrest records of individuals apprehended in Buncombe County. The following are PDs in the county:

• Woodfin Police Department
• Asheville Police Department
• Biltmore Forest Police Department

For an online search, the DPS has a public request form that you may fill out. You may also visit in person at 512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, or mail in your request for arrest records to:

5201 Mail Service Center

Raleigh, NC 27699-5201

Alternatively, the public may obtain arrest records via the NC State Bureau of Investigation. The SBI provides a fingerprint-based criminal history background check for a $14 fee. If you are visiting the office of the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation to retrieve criminal history information in person, you may visit:

3320 Garner Road

Raleigh, NC 27626-0500

Phone: (919) 582-8600

Fax: (919) 661-5977

The Clerk of the Superior Court holds one of the most important offices in the North Carolina judicial system. The clerical tasks of filing, processing, indexing, and preserving court documents are part of the Clerk's job. The North Carolina Judicial Branch portal provides details on how to obtain criminal record information. You may request a certified criminal record search by name through the Clerk of Superior Court office located at the courthouse. You will be required to fill out and print Form AOC-CR-314, and submit it to the Clerk's Office by mail or in person with a $25 fee. Alternatively, you may use the eCourts portal to search court records and also, pay the fee associated with your search. The website allows you to perform smart searches using party name, record number, citation number, attorney name, business name, and case cross-reference number.

Certain commercial websites, including InfoTracer, offer online services that facilitate the search and retrieval of arrest records. These services are provided for a fee, and individuals are advised to verify the associated search costs prior to utilizing them.