Harnett County, NC Arrests & Jail Records

To obtain copies of arrest records from the Harnett County Sheriff's Office, individuals must submit a written request that includes pertinent details such as the location, time, and name of the arrestee. Requests must be directed to P.O. Box 399, 175 Bain Street, Lilington, NC 27546. Additionally, the Sheriff's inmate tool offers hourly updates regarding individuals incarcerated within the past 24 hours.

Arrest records are available from the police department where the arrest occurred. Alternatively, individuals may submit a written request with relevant details about the arrestee to the appropriate department.

In Harnett County, law enforcement is managed by several municipal police departments, including:

• Erwin Police Department
• Dunn Police Department
• Lillington Police Department

The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (NCSBI) serves as the central repository for criminal history records in the state. This agency provides criminal background checks to both the public and authorized entities.

Residents of Harnett County may request access to their criminal history records for review or verification of accuracy. This process, known as the Right to Review, involves searching for previous arrests and their corresponding dispositions. To obtain copies of personal criminal history records, applicants must submit a written request along with a certified check or money order for $14, payable to the NC State Bureau of Investigation. The request must include the applicant's full name, address, race, sex, date of birth, and legible fingerprint impressions. Requests must be sent to P.O. Box 399, 175 Bain Street, Lilington, NC 27546.

Criminal cases in Harnett County are processed through the District and Superior Courts. Arrest records associated with these cases may be accessed either at the clerk's office or online through the eCourts Portal.

Harnett County residents may also obtain certified copies of their criminal records from the Superior Court Clerk's Office. To request a copy, individuals must complete and print Form AOC-CR-314 and submit it either in person or by mail. Mail-in requests require a $25 payment made by money order or certified check, while in-person requests may be paid with cash, money order, or certified check.

Third-party websites also compile records from multiple sources, saving time and cost of looking for records. An example is InfoTracer which allows users to access arrest records without visiting various government agencies individually.