Caswell County Arrest Records

The Sheriff's Office produces arrest records in Caswell County. These documents carry pertinent details about an arrest and often serve as the basis for criminal proceedings.

In Caswell, an arrest usually occurs only when sufficient evidence or facts suggest that an individual has broken the law. G.S. 15A-401 outlines the criteria under which an arrest is warranted and the standard procedures for executing arrests. Individuals taken into custody are typically transported to the county jail or the nearest police station for booking. Should an arrest lead to a hearing, Caswell County court records specific to the case will be generated to document the proceedings. Arrest and court records contribute to the broader Caswell criminal records.

Are Arrest Records Public in Caswell County?

Yes. Arrest records are governed by the public record laws outlined in G.S. § 132-1. These laws allow individuals to access Caswell's arrest records as a matter of public interest. However, certain records remain confidential to the general public.

Only authorized parties, such as legal representatives, law enforcement officials, individuals holding court orders, and the subjects of the records, are permitted to access the following:

• Expunged or sealed documents
• Details about an ongoing investigation
• Personal data, including social security numbers, medical reports, and, in some cases, contact information
• Information regarding protected witnesses and victims

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

A public Caswell arrest record typically includes details like the offender's complete name, age, height, weight, physical characteristics, race, gender, the crime committed, and bond information. A court order may be required to obtain any further information.

Caswell County Arrest Statistics

The Sheriff's office is the sole arresting agency in Caswell County, meaning that all arrest data originates exclusively from this authority. According to the report submitted by the office and made available through the FBI's UCR Explorer, there were 433 arrests in 2023, categorized as follows:

• All other offenses: 403 arrests
• Simple assault: 19
• Aggravated assault: 3
• Drug violations: 2
• Motor vehicle theft: 2

In contrast, the Sheriff's office recorded a slightly decreased number of arrests in 2022, totaling 415, and categorized thus:

• All other offenses: 399 arrests
• Simple assault: 8
• Drug and narcotics offenses: 3
• Disorderly conduct: 2
• Burglary: 1

Citizens are encouraged to contact the Sheriff's office directly for arrest statistics, particularly if they require the most up-to-date information.

Find Caswell County Arrest Records

Several resources are available for interested persons to view or copy Caswell arrest records. Many resources are government-provided, but third-party vendors may offer searchable databases to look up these records (as explained later).

Repository: Federal

The RAP sheet obtained during a background check through the FBI may contain arrest information from Caswell law enforcement departments. However, after paying the FBI's fee, this record is only released to the subject (person named on the requested record).

Repository: State

Individuals can procure Caswell arrest information from state agencies:

• North Carolina Court System: Criminal court records detail charges and may include some arrest information. Inquiries can be made to the courthouse where the case was filed or the local superior court clerk. The case number or the name of an involved party is required to search court documents.
• State Bureau of Investigation: This agency offers another method for obtaining arrest records (as part of criminal history records). Individuals can find the appropriate forms and request processes on the State Bureau of Investigation's Background Checks website.

It is worth mentioning that the Adult Correction Offender Search tool is maintained by the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) as a state resource. Although this database does not disseminate local arrest information, it allows users to find information on current and former state-incarcerated offenders, including those arrested in Caswell but sent to state prison because of the severity of their offenses. Users are required to input specific details, such as an inmate's name, offender number, gender, date of birth, or race. Providing more parameters will yield more accurate results.

Repository: Local

The Sheriff's Office in Caswell County provides local arrest information to the public. Individuals can visit this office or call during business hours for records.

Free Arrest Record Search in Caswell County

Inquirers may access arrest information from the Sheriff's office in Caswell or as part of Caswell court records provided by the local courts.

Additionally, some third-party vendors provide access to arrest records through online databases, sometimes at no cost. However, it is recommended that one verify records sourced from private vendors to ensure accuracy and completeness.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Caswell arrests remain part of an individual's criminal history until expunged or sealed. This means that once a member of the public has a record, it becomes permanent.

Expunge Caswell County Arrest Records

The expungement process erases an arrest from an individual's record and offers a pathway for individuals to start fresh.

Certain laws serve as the legal framework governing expungement in North Carolina. For instance, G.S. § 15A-145 provides for the expungement of first offenders under 18 years, while G.S. § 15A-145 covers the expunction of certain misdemeanors and felonies. These statutes detail the conditions under which individuals may remove or seal certain arrest records, specifying expungeable offenses and the criteria necessary for approval.

Generally, removing arrests for minor offenses or cases without convictions is more straightforward, while expunging records related to convictions or serious crimes is considerably more challenging, if not impossible.

Information on the expungement process in North Carolina can be accessed on the state judicial branch website.

Caswell County Arrest Warrants

An arrest warrant is legal paperwork issued by a judicial authority, authorizing law enforcement to bring an individual in to respond to an alleged offense. This document allows law enforcement to apprehend the individual named on the warrant either forcibly, if need be, or without resistance.

G.S. § 15A-304 specifies the criteria that must usually be met for the issuance of a warrant, primarily requiring probable cause to believe that the person named or described on the warrant has committed a crime.

Arrest warrants in Caswell contain the suspect's name or description, the charged offense, and the issuing jurisdiction.

Do Caswell County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No, Caswell arrest warrants do not have an expiration date. However, once the warrant is executed, it loses its validity and can no longer function as an enforceable order.