Catawba County, NC Arrests, Mugshots & Jail Records

The Catawba County Sheriff maintains records of individuals arrested and detained through its Who's In Jail tool. You can scroll through the database to find inmates' names, charges, and arresting agencies involved. On the other hand, you can obtain copies of arrest records by contacting the Records Division at:

Catawba County Sheriff's Office

100 Government Drive, Building E

Newton, NC 28658

Phone: (828) 465-8300

The following Police Departments in Catawba County keep records of persons arrested within their cities:

• Hickory Police Department
• Newton Police Department
• Conover Police Department
• Long View Police Department
• Maiden Police Department

Interested persons can look up the websites to find contact details and instructions on how to request detailed arrest reports. While arrest reports are generally available online for free, paper copies may incur a fee.

The NCSBI's fingerprint-based criminal history records contain arrest details of individuals convicted in Catawba County. These records are available only to authorized agencies, certain employers, and county residents requesting their records.

Eligible requesters can conduct a search by obtaining and completing fingerprint cards from the local Police Department or the county Sheriff's Office. To do so, contact the law enforcement agency to schedule fingerprinting appointments and make inquiries about applicable fees.

On the appointment day, provide valid photo IDs and the required payment to complete the fingerprint card. Next, mail the completed Right to Review Form, fingerprint card, and a written request to:

NC State Bureau of Investigation

Criminal Information and Identification Section

ATTN: Applicant Unit — Right to Review

P.O. Box 29500

3320 Garner Road

Raleigh, NC 27610

The submission should also contain a money order or certified check of $14 made payable to the NCSBI. After processing, which often takes up to 20 business days, the state agency will send the applicant's criminal history record by mail.

Catawba arrest records are accessible on criminal court records maintained by the county's Clerk of Court. To get these public documents, interested persons can complete and send the Criminal Record Request Form to:

Catawba County Clerk of Court

100 Government Drive, Department A

Newton, NC 28658

Phone: (828) 695-6102

The North Carolina Judiciary also provides the eCourt Portal, which allows users to view criminal court records remotely. On the portal, select Smart Search and enter the defendant's name, case number, or other search criteria. An alternative way to search arrest records in Catawba County is via third-party websites like InfoTracer.