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Gaston County, NC Public Records

Gaston County public records refer to documents, letters, papers, or computer-generated information received and maintained by local government agencies. These records are available to all closely involved individuals, provided no legal exemptions exist. Vital records, like births, death, marriages, and divorces, are only accessed by eligible requesters. These eligible requesters include spouses, close relatives, legal representation, and the person on the record. Gaston County, Public Health Department, manages birth and death records, while the Gaston County Register of Deeds office maintains marriage and divorce records. Property records are also accessible to all record seekers, with no restrictions. The county Register of Deeds office handles property records for the county. The cost of obtaining a certified copy of these records ranges from $10 to $25, depending on the record type.

Courts in Gaston County

Court Records in Gaston County, North Carolina

Gaston County court records are public documents available for viewing and inspection. These records include information on civil and criminal cases, probate court, bankruptcy filings, liens, and driving violations. The Clerk of the Superior Court's office maintains all superior, district, and family court records. Requesters can request in person or via mail; the online docket portal can also source copies. Regular copies are priced at 25 cents per page or $2 for the seal. Any missing information on the portal can be obtained by contacting the Clerk’s office. Some records, including juvenile incidents, ongoing criminal investigations, or abuse cases, are not available to every requester. Such records are only available to eligible record seekers, including attorneys, law enforcement, and the parties involved in the case.

Court Name:
Address:
City:
325 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Gastonia

Jails and Prisons in Gaston County

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

Gaston County inmate records are available to all interested parties. These records are generated and maintained by the County Sheriff’s Office. The office also provides an inmate search platform where requesters can search for inmates using their names or booking number. The platform provides the physical description of the inmate, charges, detaining facility, and status. Inmates are also allowed to get visitors, but these must be scheduled. Visitors must adhere to facility rules like arriving on time, providing government-issued identification, and wearing appropriate clothing. There are three prisons and Jails in Gaston County, serving a populace of 214,049 individuals in 356 square miles. There is 1 Prison and Jail for every 71,349 individuals and one for every 118 square miles.

Jails and Prisons Name:
Address:
City:
425 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Gastonia
425 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Gastonia

Police Departments and Sheriff Offices in Gaston County

Arrest Records in Gaston County, North Carolina

Gaston County arrest records are public information provided there are no legal restrictions. These records may include the individual’s physical details, witness statements, the arresting officer, and the incident's circumstances. The Gaston County Sheriff's Office and local police departments maintain these records so that requesters may contact their offices in person or via mail. Some records, though, are not accessible by all record seekers. They may include reports detailing ongoing criminal investigations, juvenile records, and domestic abuse. Such records are only accessible to the parties involved in the incident, law enforcement, and legal representatives. There are 17 different Police Departments within Gaston County. Those departments serve a population of 214,049 people within a total area of 356 square miles. That breaks down to one police department for every 12,591 individuals and every 20 square miles. The crime rate is 33.56 per 1,000 residents.

Police Departments Name:
Address:
City:
425 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Gastonia

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