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Pender County, NC Arrests & Jail Records

How To Search Pender County Arrest Records?

Over 195,000 arrests occur annually in North Carolina, with Pender County accounting for approximately 1,000 of them. According to North Carolina Public Records Law, members of the public have the right to inspect and copy public records, including arrest records. However, certain arrest records are restricted from public disclosure due to legal protections, such as those involving juveniles, medical records, and sealed or expunged records.

Obtaining copies of arrest records involves fees typically ranging from $1.00 to $25.00, depending on the agency. Pender County's restricted records are accessible only to authorized individuals or entities, including record owners, their legal representatives, judicial officers, and the County District Attorney's Office.

How To Look Up Pender County Arrest Records

Pender County arrest records are maintained by various agencies and organizations, including the County Sheriff's Office, local Police Departments, and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (NCSBI).

Sheriff Arrest Records

Arrest records can be obtained from the Pender County Sheriff's Office. To request copies, requesters may send written requests by mail or visit the office in person at:

The County Sheriff's Office

805 South Walker

P.O. Box 5

Burgaw, NC 28425

Phone: (910) 259-1212

Additionally, interested individuals can search for current inmates in custody using the Inmate Lookup tool available on the Sheriff's platform.

Police Arrest Record

Arrest records for Pender County can be obtained from various local Police Departments within the county's jurisdiction. It is important to know the exact Police Department that handled the arrests. These records may be available online through the respective Police Department's official platforms, as most PDs offer online request options for arrest records. To obtain copies, requests can be made by mail or through an in-person visit to the respective Police Departments. Requesters need to provide relevant details such as the arrestee's name, date of the arrest, and location of the arrest. Below are the major local Police Departments that operate within the county:

North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (NCSBI)

Criminal records in Pender County can be accessed through the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (NCSBI). The NCSBI offers fingerprint-based criminal record checks for individuals requesting their own records, charging a $14 processing fee for the service. Record owners can also request their criminal records online by downloading the Right to Review form available on the SBI platform. The completed form should be sent by mail to:

North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation

Attn: Applicant Unit

3320 Garner Road

Raleigh, NC 27610

Criminal Court Records

Individuals seeking arrest records that led to former charges can obtain them through the Pender County Clerk's Office. Copies of the county's criminal court records can be obtained by mail or in person at:

The County Clerk's Office

100 South Wright Street

Burgaw, NC 28425

A fee of $25 is required for obtaining copies of these records, along with relevant details such as the defendant's name, case number, and date of birth. Additionally, the North Carolina Judicial Branch offers online access for individuals seeking criminal court records to search by party name or case number. Alternatively, third-party platforms like InfoTracer provide a convenient way to access the county's arrest records.

Arrest Statistics

With an arrest rate of 1,005.5 per 100,000 residents, Pender County's arrest figures are presented in the breakdown below:

Arrest TypeNumber of Arrests
Murder5
Rape20
Robbery5
Aggravated Assault70
Burglary109
Larceny441
Motor Vehicle Theft50
Total Number of Arrests700

Source: North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (NCSBI) Summary Statistics.

Police Departments in Pender County

DepartmentAddressPhone
Burgaw Police Department109 N Walker St910-259-4924

Pender County Jail

  • Agency Name: Pender County NC Jail
  • State: NC
  • City: Burgaw
  • Type: County
  • Address: 104 North Walker Street
  • Phone Number: 910-259-1353
  • Fax: 910-259-1509
  • Email: jailinfo@pendersheriff.com
  • Website: http://www.pendersheriff.com/jail-division/

Prisons and Jails in Pender County

NameAddressPhone
Pender Correctional Institution906 Penderlea Highway910-259-8735
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