Rowan County, NC Arrests & Jail Records

The Rowan County Sheriff maintains records of detainees through its Police To Citizen Event Search. This tool allows query parties to conduct searches by case number, report information, or near address. In addition, the inmate inquiry tool may be used to view arrest records, including name, charge, and booking agency. Copies of arrest records or incident reports may be obtained by contacting the Records Division at:

Rowan County Sheriff's Office

232 N Main Street

Salisbury, NC 28144

Phone: (704) 216-8700

Local Police Departments within the county also generate arrest records and may be contacted to obtain records of arrests they handle. Many of these police departments offer online services for requesting records. Requesters may look up their 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 Rowan include the following:

• Rockwell Police Department
• Salisbury Police Department
• East Spencer Police Department
• Cleveland Police Department
• Landis Police Department

The North Carolina SBI provides fingerprint-based criminal history records for authorized individuals and organizations. Those requesting their records may do so through the SBI's Right to Review process. Before submitting a request, individuals must first obtain fingerprinting services from a local law enforcement agency. The SBI only accepts mail-in requests, which must include a fingerprint card, a written request to the Criminal Information and Identification Section (CIIS), a completed Right to Review Form, and a $14 money order or certified check payable to:

NC State Bureau of Investigation

Criminal Information and Identification Section

P.O. Box 29500

3320 Garner Road

Raleigh, NC 27610

The SBI processes requests and mails records within approximately 20 business days.

The Clerk of Superior Court maintains criminal court records in the county. To obtain these records, requesters may complete and send the Criminal Record Search Form (AOC-CR-314) to the Rowan County Clerk of Superior Court at:

210 North Main Street

Salisbury, NC 28144

Phone: (704) 797-3001

Arrest information and criminal case files are accessible online through the NC eCourts Portal. On the portal, select Smart Search and enter the defendant's name, case number, or other search criteria. Record seekers may refer to the Portal Training and Resources page for assistance with the portal. An alternative way to find Rowan County arrest records online is via reputable third-party websites like InfoTracer.