Watauga 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:

184 Hodges Gap Road

Boone, NC 28607

Phone:(828) 264-3761

While some records may be available for free viewing, there may be fees associated with obtaining copies.

Local police departments in Watauga County are responsible for generating and maintaining arrest records related to incidents within their respective jurisdictions. Interested individuals may obtain these records by directly contacting the appropriate police department. Several departments provide online services that facilitate record requests. Requesters are encouraged to visit the official websites of these agencies for accurate contact details and specific instructions on how to obtain arrest reports. Some major police departments in Watauga County include the following:

• Boone Police Department
• Blowing Rock Police Department
• Seven Devils Police Department

Individuals seeking to access their criminal history records in North Carolina may do so through the State Bureau of Investigation by following the Right to Review process. The process begins by getting fingerprinted at a local law enforcement agency. Applicants must then mail their request to the North Carolina SBI, which should include a fingerprint card, a completed Right to Review form, a written statement explaining 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

PO Box 29500

3320 Garner Road

Raleigh, NC 27610

The Clerk of Superior Court is responsible for maintaining criminal court records in Watauga County. Individuals seeking these records may request a certified statewide criminal history check by completing the Criminal Record Search Form (AOC-CR-314). The completed form, along with a $25 non-refundable fee (payable by money order or certified check), must be mailed to:

NC Administrative Office of the Courts

Attn: Criminal Record Search

P.O. Box 2400

Raleigh, NC 27602

Phone: (919) 890-1000

For convenient online access to arrest records and criminal case files, requesters may use the North Carolina eCourts Portal. By selecting the Smart Search feature, users may search by a defendant's name, case number, or other identifying information. Assistance with navigating the portal is available through the Portal Training and Resources page. Alternatively, query parties may find Watauga County arrest records online via reputable third-party websites such as InfoTracer.