Chatham County, NC Arrests & Jail Records

Records of individuals arrested in Chatham County are available at the Sheriff's Office located at:

Chatham County Sheriff's Office

295 West Street

Pittsboro, NC 27312

Phone: (919) 542-2811

Interested persons can get these records by submitting mail requests or in-person requests to the Sheriff's Office. Arrest information of inmates in the county jail is accessible online via the sheriff's Inmate Search system.

Chatham County has two police departments located in Pittsboro, its government seat, and Siler City. These departments keep records of suspects arrested within their municipalities. To obtain police arrest records, visit the department's website to use the online request forms or find contact details. Note that some records may only be available after providing the subject's information and paying the relevant charges.

Criminal records maintained by North Carolina's State Bureau of Investigation are available only to authorized agencies, employers, and law enforcement agencies. County residents can also request their criminal history files from the NCSBI. To get these records, eligible persons must submit completed fingerprint cards, written requests, the Right to Review Form, and the $14 processing fee to the NCSBI by mail:

North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation

Criminal Information and Identification Section

P.O. Box 29500

3320 Garner Road

Raleigh, NC 27610

Fingerprint cards can be completed by contacting the Chatham County Sheriff or other police departments. Also, the state agency accepts only money orders or certified checks made payable to the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. Requesters may need to wait up to 20 business days for the processing and delivery of their criminal history records. Incomplete requests, missing documents, or incorrect payment methods may result in delays or rejections.

Chatham's arrest records are also accessible on criminal case files maintained by the Clerk of the Superior Court. The North Carolina eCourt Portal provides online access to criminal court records. To search the online system, click on 'Smart Search' and enter the defendant's name or case number. Requesters can get copies of criminal court records by downloading and completing the Criminal Record Search Form. Afterwards, submit in person or by mail to:

Chatham County Clerk of Superior Court

40 East Chatham Street

P.O. Box 369

Pittsboro, NC 27312

Phone: (919) 545-3500

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