Lee County, NC Arrests & Jail Inmate Records

The Sheriff's Office provides an online inmate search tool that allows users to search for current and released inmates by name or booking number. Additionally, individuals seeking access to arrest records may contact the Sheriff's Office directly at:

1401 Elm Street

Sanford, NC

Phone: (919) 775-5531

Local police departments within the county generate and maintain arrest records for incidents within their jurisdictions. Individuals seeking these records may contact the respective police departments directly. Many of these departments offer online services for requesting records. For instance, the Sanford Police Department provides an online Police to Citizen (P2C) portal where users may access arrest and incident reports. Requesters may visit the department's website to find contact details and instructions on how to request detailed arrest reports. Another major police department in the county is the Broadway Police Department.

Individuals seeking their criminal history records in North Carolina may do so through the State Bureau of Investigation by using the Right to Review process. The process involves getting fingerprinted at a local law enforcement agency. Afterward, applicants must send a complete request to the SBI. This includes a fingerprint card, a completed Right to Review form, a written request with personal details, and a $14 money order or certified check payable to the 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

Upon receipt, the SBI typically processes and returns the records within 20 business days. The results will be mailed directly to the requester. For more detailed instructions and to access the necessary forms, visit the SBI's official Right to Review page.

The Clerk of Superior Court maintains criminal court records for the county. Individuals may request these records by completing the Criminal Record Search Form and submitting it to the Clerk's office at:

1400 S. Horner Blvd.

Sanford, NC 27330

Phone: (919) 718-6300

Additionally, the North Carolina Judicial Branch offers an eCourts Portal, which allows users to search for case information and court records by name, case number, and attorney. For assistance with using the portal, requesters may refer to the Portal Training and Resources page. An alternative way to find Lee County arrest records online is via reputable third-party websites such as InfoTracer. These platforms are not limited by jurisdiction, allowing for a wider search.