Haywood 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:

1620 Brown Avenue

Waynesville, NC 28786

Phone: (828) 452-6768

Fax: (828) 356-1021

While some records may be available for free viewing, there may be fees associated with obtaining copies. For detailed information or to submit a request, individuals may visit the Public Records Request page.

Local Police Departments within the county also generate and maintain arrest records for incidents occurring within their jurisdictions. Individuals seeking these records may contact the respective police departments directly. Many departments offer online services for requesting records. Requesters may visit the departments' official websites to find contact information and instructions for obtaining detailed arrest reports. Some major Police Departments in Haywood County include the following:

• Waynesville Police Department
• Maggie Valley Police Department
• Canton 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 begins by getting fingerprinted at a local law enforcement agency. Applicants must then mail a completed request to the North Carolina SBI. The request should include a fingerprint card, a completed Right to Review form, a written request stating the purpose, and a $14 money order or certified check (made payable to the NC SBI). 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

The Clerk of Superior Court maintains criminal court records for Haywood County. Individuals seeking these records may use the Criminal Record Search Form (AOC-CR-314) to request a certified statewide search of criminal charges. However, this form must be submitted along with the $25 fee (money order or certified check) to:

NC Administrative Office of the Courts

Attn: Criminal Record Search

P.O. Box 2400

Raleigh, NC 27602

Phone: (919) 890-1000

For online access to arrest information and criminal case files, record seekers may use the North Carolina eCourts Portal. On the portal, they are required to select Smart Search, and enter the defendant's name, case number, or other parameters. Users may consult the Portal Training and Resources page for help navigating the system. An alternative way to find Haywood County arrest records online is via reputable third-party websites such as InfoTracer.