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Lincoln County, NC Public Records

Lincoln County public records include any document made or received concerning the public business. According to North Carolina's public records law, residents of Lincoln County have the right to inspect and duplicate public records unless prohibited by law. Requests can be submitted to the Lincoln County Manager's Office by downloading and completing a public records request form. The completed form can be submitted in person, by email, or by mail to the County Manager's Office, P.O. Box 738, Lincolnton, NC 28093. Note that the County's Manager's Office does not issue land records, birth certificates, death certificates, marriage certificates, court records, or arrest records. The Register of Deeds office is the custodian for real estate documents and vital records for the county. Interested persons can obtain vital records online or at 206 Gamble Drive, 2nd Floor, Lincolnton, NC 28092. Requesters may also access land records using the online records portal maintained by the Register of Deeds.

Courts in Lincoln County

Court Records in Lincoln County, North Carolina

Lincoln County court records include motions, dockets, pleadings, affidavits, court minutes, judgments, and notices. Thses records are required by law to be maintained by the Superior Court Clerk's Office. To access court records, requesters can contact the Lincoln County Clerk of Superior Court at (704) 742-7800. Additionally, requesters may visit the Lincoln County Clerk of Superior Court Office in Lincolnton. Furthermore, requesters have the option to request court records by completing the online North Carolina Judicial Branch's public records request form.

Court Name:
Address:
City:
Lincoln County Superior Court
1 Court Sq.
Lincolnton

Jails and Prisons in Lincoln County

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

The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office manages the county jail and maintains all records pertaining to the jail. As part of the Sheriff's Office's commitment to transparency, the Sheriff's Office maintains a publicly accessible inmate search list. This inmate list contains information such as inmate ID number, custody details, and booking agency of incarcerated persons in the county jail. Alternatively, requesters may locate an inmate in the county using the Police2citizen portal maintained by the Sheriff's Office. It's important to note that Lincoln County is home to Lincoln Correctional Centre, a state minimum security prison for adult male offenders. Residents of Lincoln County can locate an inmate in this facility by calling (704) 735-0485. Anyone wishing to view the inmate's projected release date in the county should use the North Carolina Department of Public Safety's inmate search portal. This database allows users to search for an inmate using the inmate's first and last name.

Jails and Prisons Name:
Address:
City:
Lincoln Correctional Center
464 Roper Drive
Lincolnton
Lincoln County NC Detention Center
700 John Howell Memorial Drive, PO Box 506
Lincoln

Police Departments and Sheriff Offices in Lincoln County

Arrest Records in Lincoln County, North Carolina

In Lincoln County, the Sheriff's Office, police departments including the Lincolton police department and the Maiden police department, as well as other law enforcement agencies, maintain arrest records. These records, which include the suspect's personal information and the circumstances surrounding the arrest, such as the time and place of the arrest, whether the arrest involved resistance, possession or use of weapons, or pursuit, are public information available upon request. As such, residents of Lincoln County may contact the Sheriff's Office at (704) 732-9050 to confirm the availability of the specific arrest records they need. Records will not be released when it potentially jeopardizes victim safety or involves an active investigation.

Police Departments Name:
Address:
City:
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office
700 John Howell Memorial Drive
Lincolnton

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