Carteret County, NC Public Records

According to North Carolina's public records law, it is the responsibility of the Carteret County government to grant the public access to public records upon request. County residents can obtain public records by submitting a request to the custodian of the specific records they require. The Carteret Register of Deeds Office is the custodian of all land records and land transactions, vital records such as birth, death, and marriage certificates, as well as notary records and any other document of a legal nature. Members of the public can access these records using the online records portal maintained by the Register of Deeds. Other public records, such as court records and arrest records, are maintained by the Clerk of the Superior Court and Sheriff's Office.

Courts in Carteret County

Court Records in Carteret County, North Carolina

The Carteret County Clerk of the Superior Court Office, located at 300 Courthouse Square, Beaufort, NC 28516, is the central repository of court records. These records include divorce documents, traffic violation records, criminal background checks, estate filings, wills, and other court-related records encompassing criminal and civil disputes. Requesters can access these records by visiting the courthouse or completing the online North Carolina Judicial Branch's public records request form. This form allows individuals to specify the documents they require, ensuring a more streamlined and efficient process for accessing Carteret County court records.

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Carteret County Superior Court

300 Courthouse Sq.

Beaufort

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Jails and Prisons in Carteret County

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

The Carteret County Sheriff's Office upholds its commitment to transparency and accountability by offering the general public access to current inmate information through an online inmate inquiry application. The office ensures that the inmate information provided through its online inmate inquiry application is accurate and up-to-date. This application allows users to search for an inmate by name. Note that this database contains only information about inmates in the county's detention center. Those seeking information about inmates in Carteret Correctional Center, a state minimum security prison for adult males, can contact (252) 223-5100. Residents of Carteret who wish to see the proposed release date of an inmate may use the North Carolina Department of Public Safety's online inmate search portal. This database allows users to search for an inmate using the individual's first and last name. The database provides access to inmate details like status, current location, offense, and projected release date.

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Carteret Correctional Center

1084 Orange Street

Newport

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Carteret County Detention Facility

304 Craven Street

Beaufort

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Police Departments and Sheriff Offices in Carteret County

Arrest Records in Carteret County, North Carolina

Carteret County arrest records are official documents that contain details of individuals' arrests by law enforcement agencies in the county. These records include a suspect's personal information, such as name, age, address, and rap sheets detailing their criminal history and the circumstances surrounding the arrest. Arrest records are public in Carteret County and are generated by the Sheriff's Office, police departments, including but not limited to the Cape Carteret police department, Morehead City police department, and Atlantic Beach police department, as well as North Carolina State Troopers. Residents of Carteret County can obtain arrest records by visiting the Sheriff's Office at 304 Craven Street, Beaufort, NC 28516. Note that arrest records do not typically include mugshots, pending warrants, or convictions.

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Carteret County Sheriff's Office

304 Craven St

Beaufort

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