Nash County, NC Arrests, Mugshots & Jail Inmate Records

Anyone can obtain arrest and jail records maintained by the Nash County Sheriff. To do so, submit in-person, phone, or mail requests to:

Nash County Sheriff's Office

222 West Washington Street

Nashville, NC 27856

Phone: (252) 459-4121

Police departments keep arrest records and ensure public access through their websites. Members of the public can look up the websites to find contact details and instructions on how to request detailed arrest reports. While arrest reports are generally available online for free, paper copies may incur a fee. Some major police departments in Nash include the following:

• Nashville Police Department​
• Rocky Mount Police Department​
• Spring Hope Police Department​
• Bailey Police Department​
• Middlesex Police Department​

North Carolina's criminal history records, maintained by the State Bureau of Investigation, are available only to record owners, authorized licensing organizations, and certain employers. Eligible applicants must obtain fingerprint cards before submitting mail requests. For fingerprinting services, contact the Nash County Sheriff or local police departments to schedule appointments. On the appointment day, applicants must provide valid photo IDs and required fees to complete the fingerprint card. Next, complete and download the Right to Review Form. Submit the form along with the fingerprint card and formal request to the Criminal Information and Identification Section (CIIS) to:

NC State Bureau of Investigation

Criminal Information and Identification Section

ATTN: Applicant Unit — Right to Review

P.O. Box 29500

3320 Garner Road

Raleigh, NC 27610

Each request costs $14, which is payable by money order or certified check made to the NC State Bureau of Investigation. After submission, the SBI will process the request and mail the applicant's criminal history record within 20 business days.

Nash County's Superior Court Clerk holds criminal court records and makes them accessible to the public. To get these public documents, requesters can complete and send the Criminal Record Search Form to:

Nash County Clerk of Superior Court

226 Stockton Street

Statesville, NC 28677

Phone: (610) 478-6550

Arrest information on criminal case files is accessible online through the NC eCourt Portal. On the portal, select Smart Search and enter the defendant's name, case number, or other search criteria. An alternative way to find Nash County arrest records online is via reputable third-party websites like InfoTracer.