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Forsyth County, NC Arrest Records, Warrants, and Jail Information

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    How To Search Forsyth County Arrest Records?

    Forsyth County is responsible for about 9,500 arrests out of North Carolina's yearly average of 235,000 arrests. Public access to records created and kept by government entities, including arrest records, is made possible by the North Carolina Public Records Act. Depending on the agency, it costs between $0.25 and $30 to obtain copies of Forsyth County arrest records.

    However, certain arrest records are exempted from public access by law or court orders. Exempt records in Forsyth County include juvenile arrest records, sealed records, records of active investigations, and medical records. These records can only be accessed by authorized individuals, such as law enforcement officers, judicial officers, those named on the records, their legal representatives, and the Forsyth County Attorney's Office.

    How To Look Up Forsyth County Arrest Records?

    Forsyth County arrest records are accessible through various agencies, such as the state's law enforcement agencies, local police departments, and the county sheriff's office.

    Forsyth County Sheriff Arrest Records

    Requests for arrest records in Forsyth County can be sent to the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office creates, maintains, and makes available arrest records upon request. To obtain these records, interested individuals can contact the Sheriff's Office during business hours at:

    Forsyth County Sheriff's Office Records Division

    301 North Church Street Winston-Salem, NC 27101 Phone: (336) 917-7001

    They can also use the Police-to-Citizen portal to find details about persons arrested in the county.

    Forsyth County Police Arrest Records

    Anyone can obtain arrest records from the Forsyth County police departments upon request. For an effective record search, they must supply the arrestee's name and the date of the arrest. The public can also see arrest and incident logs online from some police departments in the county. For instance, the Kernersville PD P2C platform provides details of inmates in their custody. Similarly, the Winston-Salem PD provides an online platform that can be used to search for arrests made within the previous six months.

    Major police departments in the county include the following:

    North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation

    The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (NCSBI) collates, analyzes, and maintains a centralized database of criminal records across North Carolina, including Forsyth County. The NCSBI provides a platform for individuals to request their personal criminal records and for authorized entities like professional bodies and employers to request individuals' criminal records. Interested parties can contact the NCSBI for detailed information at:

    North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation 3320 Garner Road Raleigh, NC 27626-0500

    Phone: (919) 582-8660

    Fax: (919) 661-5977

    Forsyth County Criminal Court Records

    Forsyth County's criminal court records include arrest records of arrests that led to charges. The Forsyth County Clerk of the Superior Court's Office maintains criminal court records for the county. Interested persons can contact the courthouse during business hours at:

    Clerk of the Superior Court

    175 North Chestnut Street

    Winston-Salem, NC 27101

    Phone: (336) 779-6300

    They can use the public terminals on the grounds or request copies at a fee. They can also mail completed Form AOC-CR-314 to:

    Forsyth County Courthouse

    P.O. Box 20099

    Winston-Salem, NC 27120

    Additionally, trustworthy third-party websites like InfoTracer offer quicker and more convenient access to Forsyth County.

    Forsyth County Arrest Statistics

    Forsyth County has an arrest rate of 3,455 per 100,000 population. Some arrest figures for adults and juveniles recorded in Forsyth County are shown below:

    Arrest TypeNumber of Arrests
    Murder and Non-negligent Manslaughter27
    Negligent Manslaughter6
    Robbery65
    Rape9
    Aggravated Assault280
    Simple Assault1,255
    Burglary172
    Motor Vehicle Theft15
    Larceny870
    Arson4
    Total Number of Arrests9,427

    Source: North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation

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