Caldwell County, NC Arrests & Jail Records

The Sheriff's Office maintains arrest and incident records for events within its jurisdiction. Individuals seeking copies of these records may contact the Records Division directly at:

2351 Morganton Boulevard SW

Lenoir, NC 28645

Phone: (828) 758-2324​ Fax: (828) 759-3490

While some records may be available for free viewing, there may be fees associated with obtaining physical or digital copies.

Local police departments within the county also generate and maintain arrest records for incidents within their jurisdictions. Individuals seeking these records may contact the respective police departments directly. Many of these police departments offer online services for requesting records. Requesters may look up their websites to find contact details and instructions on how to request detailed arrest reports. Some major police departments in Caldwell County include the following:

• City of Lenoir Police Department
• Granite Falls Police Department
• Hudson Police Department

Individuals seeking their criminal history records in North Carolina may do so through the State Bureau of Investigation's Right to Review process. The process starts with getting fingerprinted at a local law enforcement agency. After that, applicants must send a completed request to the SBI. This request should include a fingerprint card, a completed Right to Review form, a written request, and a $14 money order or certified check. All materials should be sent to the Criminal Information and Identification Section (CIIS)at:

NC State Bureau of Investigation

Criminal Information and Identification Section

P.O. Box 29500

3320 Garner Road

Raleigh, NC 27610

Once received, the SBI typically processes and returns the records within 20 business days.

The Clerk of Superior Court maintains criminal court records in the county. To obtain these records, requesters may complete and send the Criminal Record Search Form (AOC-CR-314) to the Clerk at:

20601 Mail Service Center

Raleigh, NC 27699

Phone: (704) 797-3001

Arrest information and criminal case files are accessible online through the eCourts Portal. On the portal, select Smart Search and enter the defendant's name, case number, or other search parameters. Record seekers may visit the Portal Training and Resources page for assistance. An alternative way to find Caldwell County arrest records online is via reputable third-party websites such as InfoTracer.