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Forsyth County, NC Public Records

Forsyth County Public Records adhere to the local Public Records Law, which grants access to the records maintained by the county's government, departments, and courts, except for those that are confidential or sealed. The Forsyth County Clerk of Court maintains and issues copies of divorce judgments. Interested parties can obtain a copy of their divorce judgment by contacting the Clerk at the courthouse. The Register of Deeds issues certified copies of birth, death, and marriage certificates for $10 per copy. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services also offers these vital records. Fees for these certificates start at $24 for the first copy, with each additional copy of the same record ordered costing $15. The Public Records Law in North Carolina mandates the accessibility of all property records in Forsyth County for public inspection. Anyone interested in reviewing or obtaining property records can contact the Forsyth County Register of Deeds.

Courts in Forsyth County

Court Records in Forsyth County, North Carolina

Requesters seeking to access Forsyth County court records can utilize the public self-service computer terminals available at the Clerk of Court's Office within the courthouse. Users can search for cases based on the defendant's name, case number, or victim or witness name. To access paper files for court cases, requesters can visit the Clerk of Court's office in person. However, Public record law exempts certain court documents, such as sealed arrest and search warrants, criminal summons, and indictments, from public disclosure. Requesters can access the searchable North Carolina Sex Offender Registry online, which is maintained by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation as the central repository of all sex offender information in the state. The search page lets requesters look up offenders by name, age, and sex registration number.

Court Name:
Address:
City:
Forsyth County Superior Court
200 N. Main St.
Winston Salem

Jails and Prisons in Forsyth County

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

Forsyth County inmate records serve as the personal and administrative records for individuals in custody. The county Sheriff's office operates the county jail facility. Requesters can use the Inmate Inquiry resource on the Sheriff's website to find out if someone is currently in the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office jail. Inmate records search yields names, ages, genders, mugshots, registration numbers, custody statuses, and jail transfer data. Inmates at the county jail are permitted visitation on specific days of the week, depending on the housing unit they are assigned to. Forsyth County has five Jails & Prisons, providing services to 368,362 individuals in 409 square miles. In terms of Jails & Prisons per capita, Forsyth County is ranked 87th out of 100 counties in North Carolina.

Jails and Prisons Name:
Address:
City:
Forsyth Correctional Center
307 Craft Drive
Winston-Salem
Forsyth County NC Detention Center
201 North Church Street
Winston-Salem ,

Police Departments and Sheriff Offices in Forsyth County

Arrest Records in Forsyth County, North Carolina

Forsyth County arrest records are classified as public documents and contain information about an individual's arrest history. These records are maintained and issued by law enforcement agencies that make the arrest, the Forsyth County courts, and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI). They include the arrestee's name, date of birth, physical description, mugshot, a crime for which they were arrested, and the date and location of the arrest. Interested individuals can search the SBI database by name, date of birth, or other unique identifiers to find an individual's information. However, there are some cases where the arrest records may not be available to the public. For example, if the charges have been dropped or the person has been acquitted. Additionally, juvenile arrest records are not accessible to the public. There are 10 police departments, and the crime rate is 35.33 per 1,000 residents.

Police Departments Name:
Address:
City:
Forsyth County Sheriff's Office
301 North Church Street
Winston-Salem

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