Burke County, NC Public Records

Courts in Burke County

Court Records in Burke County, North Carolina

The Burke County Clerk of the Superior Court maintains all court records. Individuals seeking access to records such as divorce proceedings, traffic violations, criminal background checks, estate filings, wills, and other court-related documents, including criminal and civil disputes, can contact the clerk's office at (828) 433-3200. Additionally, requesters may visit the office at 201 South Green Street, Morganton, NC 28655, during business hours. For convenience, access to specific Burke County court records can also be obtained by completing the North Carolina Judicial Branch's online public records request form.

Jails and Prisons in Burke County

Find Inmate Search and Jail Records in Burke County, North Carolina

Burke County is home to a county jail and several state prisons, including Foothills Correctional Institution, Mountain View Correctional Institution, and Confinement in Response to Violation Center (CRV). Residents of the county can locate an inmate by contacting the prison where the individual is being held. In Burke County, anyone can see who is in jail by contacting the Sheriff's Office at (828) 438-5500 or using the inmate inquiry portal. This database contains information about inmates in the county jail, including their names, dates of arrest, and the agency responsible for their arrest. Residents may locate an inmate in Foothills Correctional Institution by calling (828) 438-5585, while incarcerated persons in Mountain View Correctional Institution can be located by calling the jail administrator at (828) 766-2555. For offenders in Confinement in Response to Violation Center (CRV), call (828) 433-4036.

Additionally, requesters may locate an inmate in any state prison using the North Carolina Department of Public Safety's inmate search tool. This database allows users to search for an inmate using the inmate's first and last name. After that, requesters can click on the offender number to obtain inmate details like status, current location, offense, and projected release date.

Police Departments and Sheriff Offices in Burke County

Arrest Records in Burke County, North Carolina

Burke County arrest records are detailed reports of individual arrests by law enforcement agencies in the county. Under state law, the details surrounding an arrest, such as the time and location, any resistance encountered, the possession or use of weapons, any pursuit involved, and a description of items seized, are public records. These records are generated and maintained by the Burke County Sheriff's Office and other law enforcement agencies within the county. Residents of Burke County can request these arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office Records Division at (828) 764-9513. While these records are generally accessible to the public, there are exceptions. Records will not be released if doing so could interfere with an active investigation. This ensures that sensitive information is protected and ongoing investigations are not compromised.