Duplin County Arrest Records

Law enforcement agents in Duplin County have the authority to make arrests. Under §15A-401(c), an arrest is made when someone surrenders to the authority of the arresting officer who has made it clear that he intends to make an arrest or when the arresting officer uses physical force to take someone into custody to make an arrest.

An arrest becomes necessary when an individual commits an offense, such as a felony or a misdemeanor, in the presence of a law enforcement agent. An officer with an arrest warrant issued against an individual may also make an arrest. The Duplin County Sheriff's Office is chiefly responsible for generating arrest records in the count. Other local law enforcement agencies within the county work with the Sheriff's Office to carry out arrests and generate arrest records.

Although Duplin County arrest records may typically be obtained from the Sheriff's Office, one may also obtain the associated public records. For example, Duplin County court records may provide additional information on the outcome of an arrest.

Are Arrest Records Public in Duplin County?

Yes. According to the North Carolina Public Records Act, custodians of public records must permit members of the public to inspect and review any records in their care at reasonable times and under reasonable supervision. They must also provide copies of all records as soon as practicable upon payment of any fees that may be required by law. This means anyone can request an arrest record in Duplin County. However, some records may be exempt from public inspection and only viewed by authorized individuals. They include:

• Information that is reasonably likely to identify a confidential informant
• Juvenile arrest records
• Documents that need to remain confidential to safeguard an ongoing or pending criminal or internal investigation
• Information which is the private property of an individual
• Sealed or expunged arrest records.

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

Per NC § 132-1.4, information in a Duplin County arrest record that is accessible to the public includes:

• Name of the offender
• Offender's age
• Offender's DOB, race, and sex
• Booking number
• Booking date
• Circumstances surrounding the arrest, including the place of the arrest
• Arresting agency
• Arresting date and time
• Description of items seized in connection with the arrest
• Charges the arrestee is facing
• Bond, bond type, offense date, charging agency
• Date of release
• Mugshot of the arrestee.

Duplin County Arrest Statistics

The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation provides the general public with arrest statistics by county. 1,218 and 1,475 arrests were carried out in Duplin County in 2022 and 2023, respectively. In 2023, 131 arrests were made for other assaults (not aggravated), 99 arrests were made for larceny-theft, 83 arrests were made for possession of other dangerous drugs, and 62 arrests were made for driving under the influence. The agency also reported 60 arrests for possession of marijuana and synthetic narcotics, 24 arrests for aggravated assault, 10 arrests for robbery, and three arrests for murder and non-negligent manslaughter, with all other offenses having the highest number of arrests at 729.

Find Duplin County Arrest Records

Anyone looking for information on Duplin County inmates may contact any of the local police departments operating within the county. The Duplin County Sheriff's Office is chiefly responsible for housing offenders arrested by law enforcement agencies in Duplin County. To find an arrest record, one may contact the Sheriff's Office, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at:

Duplin County Sheriff's Office
112 West Hill Street
P.O. Box 908
Kenansville, NC 28349
Main Office: (910) 296-2150
Detention Center: (910) 296-2324
After Hours: (910) 296-1911
Fax: (910) 296-2156

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction provides the general public with up-to-date information on persons held in North Carolina prisons. To search, click Offender Search, fill in the required information, and click Search.

Anyone seeking arrest information for offenders arrested by the FBI may utilize the Federal Inmate Locator online search tool managed by the Bureau of Prisons. Inmate searches can be conducted by name or by BOP register number.

Free Arrest Record Search in Duplin County

The Duplin County Sheriff's Office maintains an online inmate locator, which the general public can use for free. Searches may be conducted by date range, name, charges, and arresting agency. To conduct a name search, click on the name, input the full name of the offender, and click on "Search". One may also view a list of individuals who are currently incarcerated by clicking on "Current Confinements".

Interested persons may also contact any of the local police departments operating within the county to view the booking list maintained by the agency.

Alternatively, a person can use third-party websites to perform a free online search for arrest records. Usually, basic searches can be performed for free by entering the subject's first and last name. Note, however, that the completeness and accuracy of records obtained from these sites may vary.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

North Carolina arrest records are permanently kept on a person's record. The state does not set any definite time frame for deleting arrest records. However, one may remove an arrest record in Duplin County or the state of North Carolina by requesting an expungement or a record sealing.

Expunge Duplin County Arrest Records

A record expunction, also referred to as an expungement, is a legal process that removes a criminal conviction or charge from a person's record. It is the sealing or destroying of the state's records of an individual's arrest, charge, and/or conviction. Chapter 15, Article 5A of the North Carolina statutes covers the state laws on expungement.

Some statutes only permit certain charges, such as drug possession, to be expunged. Other statutes provide the expungement of a broader range of offenses but are limited to a smaller set of individuals, such as those younger than 18 or 21 at the time of the offense. Furthermore, other expungement statutes depend on the charge's outcome; for instance, some laws deal with expunging convictions or charges that were dropped or for which the defendant was found not guilty.

Certain expunction statutes permit a person to request an expunction from the court almost immediately after the case is over, such as when all charges are dropped. Others have waiting periods, such as several years or after any term is served. A petition for expunction may be filed with the clerk of court in the county where the subject was charged or convicted. There is a filing fee of $175 to petition for an expungement. However, a small number of expunction statutes, such as those that expunge charges that were dropped or resulted in a "not guilty" verdict, do not demand payment.

Duplin County Arrest Warrants

Under G.S. 15A-304, a Duplin County arrest warrant is a signed document granting a law enforcement agent the authority to arrest an individual. A warrant is issued when it appears to the judicial officer that the person named should be taken into custody. A judicial authority may issue an arrest warrant only after receiving sufficient details, supported by oath or affirmation, to make an independent determination that there is reasonable cause to suspect that a crime has been committed and that the person to be arrested committed it. Circumstances that necessitate the issuance of an arrest warrant include but are not limited to

• The failure of an individual to show up when previously summoned
• When there are facts that indicate the individual will not show up
• There is a risk that the accused will escape
• The possibility of injury or damage to a person or property
• The gravity of the offense

A warrant for arrest consists of a statement of the offense of which the person to be arrested is accused, and an order directing that the person thus accused be detained and held to answer to the allegations brought against him. It is predicated upon a demonstration of probable cause supported by oath or affirmation.

Do Duplin County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No. Duplin County arrest warrants do not expire. They remain active indefinitely until the individual named in the warrant is arrested as there is no statute of limitations operating once the warrant has been issued. Arrest warrants may still be enforced even if they have not been executed for decades. However, an arrest warrant can be recalled or quashed by a judge.

Duplin County Arrest Records

Law enforcement agents in Duplin County have the authority to carry out arrests in the county. Under §15A-401(c), an arrest is made when someone surrenders to the authority of the arresting officer who has made it clear that he intends to make an arrest, or when the arresting officer uses physical force to take someone into custody to make an arrest.

An arrest becomes necessary when an individual commits an offense, such as a felony or a misdemeanor, in the presence of a law enforcement agent. An officer who possesses an arrest warrant issued against an individual may also make an arrest. The Duplin County Sheriff's Office is chiefly responsible for generating arrest records in the count. Other local law enforcement agencies operating within the county work with the Sheriff's Office to carry out arrests and also generate arrest records.

Although Duplin County arrest records may typically be obtained from the Sheriff's Office, one may also obtain the associated public records. For example, Duplin County court records may provide additional information on the outcome of an arrest.

Are Arrest Records Public in Duplin County?

Yes. According to the North Carolina Public Records Act, custodians of public records must permit members of the public to inspect and review any records in their care at reasonable times and under reasonable supervision. They must also provide copies of all records as soon as practicable upon payment of any fees that may be required by law. This means anyone can request an arrest record in Duplin County. However, some records may be exempt from public inspection and only viewed by authorized individuals. They include:

• Information that is reasonably likely to identify a confidential informant
• Juvenile arrest records
• Documents that need to remain confidential to safeguard an ongoing or pending criminal or internal investigation
• Information which is the private property of an individual
• Sealed or expunged arrest records.

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

Per NC § 132-1.4, information in a Duplin County arrest record that is accessible to the public includes:

• Name of the offender
• Offender's age
• Offender's DOB, race, and sex
• Booking number
• Booking date
• Circumstances surrounding the arrest, including the place of the arrest
• Arresting agency
• Arresting date and time
• Description of items seized in connection with the arrest
• Charges the arrestee is facing
• Bond, bond type, offense date, charging agency
• Date of release
• Mugshot of the arrestee.

Duplin County Arrest Statistics

The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation provides the general public with arrest statistics by county. 1,218 and 1,475 arrests were carried out in Duplin County in 2022 and 2023, respectively. In 2023, 131 arrests were made for other assaults (not aggravated), 99 arrests were made for larceny-theft, 83 arrests were made for possession of other dangerous drugs, and 62 arrests were made for driving under the influence. The agency also reported 60 arrests for possession of marijuana and synthetic narcotics, 24 arrests for aggravated assault, 10 arrests for robbery, and three arrests for murder and non-negligent manslaughter, with all other offenses having the highest number of arrests at 729.

Find Duplin County Arrest Records

Anyone looking for information on Duplin County inmates may contact any of the local police departments operating within the county. The Duplin County Sheriff's Office is chiefly responsible for housing offenders arrested by law enforcement agencies in Duplin County. To find an arrest record, one may contact the Sheriff's Office, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at

Duplin County Sheriff's Office
112 West Hill Street
P.O. Box 908
Kenansville, NC 28349
Main Office: (910) 296-2150
Detention Center: (910) 296-2324
After Hours: (910) 296-1911
Fax: (910) 296-2156

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction provides the general public with up-to-date information on persons held in North Carolina prisons. To search, click Offender Search, fill in the required information, and click Search.

Anyone seeking arrest information for offenders arrested by the FBI may utilize the Federal Inmate Locator online search tool managed by the Bureau of Prisons. Inmate searches can be conducted by name or by BOP register number.

Free Arrest Record Search in Duplin County

The Duplin County Sheriff's Office maintains an online inmate locator, which the general public can use for free. Searches may be conducted by date range, name, charges, and arresting agency. To perform a name search, click on the name, input the offender's full name, and click on "Search". One may also view a list of individuals who are currently incarcerated by clicking on "Current Confinements".

Interested persons may also contact any of the local police departments operating within the county to view the booking list maintained by the agency.

Alternatively, a person can use third-party websites to perform a free online search for arrest records. Usually, basic searches can be performed for free by entering the subject's first and last name. Note, however, that the completeness and accuracy of records obtained from these sites may vary.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

North Carolina arrest records are permanently kept on a person's record. The state does not set any definite time frame for deleting arrest records. However, one may remove an arrest record in Duplin County or the state of North Carolina by requesting an expungement or a record sealing.

Expunge Duplin County Arrest Records

A record expunction, also referred to as an expungement, is a legal process that removes a criminal conviction or a criminal charge from a person's record. It is the sealing or destroying of the state's records of the arrest, charge, and/or conviction of an individual. Chapter 15 Article 5A of the North Carolina statutes covers the state laws on expungement.

Some statutes only permit certain charges, such as drug possession, to be expunged. Other statutes provide the expungement of a broader range of offenses but are limited to a smaller set of individuals, such as those who were younger than 18 or 21 at the time of the offense. Furthermore, other expungement statutes depend on the charge's outcome; for instance, some laws deal with expunging convictions or charges that were dropped or for which the defendant was found not guilty.

Certain expunction statutes permit a person to request an expunction from the court almost immediately after the case is over, such as when all charges are dropped. Others have waiting periods, such as several years or after any term is served. A petition for expunction may be filed with the clerk of court in the county where the subject was charged or convicted. There is a filing fee of $175 to petition for an expungement. However, a small number of expunction statutes, such as those that expunge charges that were dropped or resulted in a "not guilty" verdict, do not demand payment.

Duplin County Arrest Warrants

Under G.S. 15A-304, a Duplin County arrest warrant is a signed document granting a law enforcement agent the authority to arrest an individual. A warrant is issued when it appears to the judicial officer that the person named should be taken into custody. A judicial authority may issue an arrest warrant only after receiving sufficient details, supported by oath or affirmation, to determine that there is reasonable cause to suspect that a crime has been committed and that the person to be arrested committed it. Circumstances that necessitate the issuance of an arrest warrant include but are not limited to

• The failure of an individual to show up when previously summoned
• When there are facts that indicate the individual will not show up
• There is a risk that the accused will escape
• The possibility of injury or damage to a person or property
• The gravity of the offense

A warrant for arrest consists of a statement of the offense of which the person to be arrested is accused and an order directing that the person thus accused be detained and held to answer to the allegations brought against him. It is predicated upon a demonstration of probable cause supported by oath or affirmation.

Do Duplin County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No. Duplin County arrest warrants do not expire. They remain active indefinitely until the individual named in the warrant is arrested, as no statute of limitations is operating once the warrant has been issued. Arrest warrants may still be enforced even if they have not been executed for decades. However, a judge can recall or quash an arrest warrant.