Alamance County Released Inmates Search
Alamance County released inmates records are kept by the Sheriff's Office at the Detention Center in Graham. The county seat sits in the heart of the Piedmont Triad region. You can look up released inmates from Alamance County through public databases and local records. The Detention Center at 109 S Maple St processes all bookings and releases. These records show arrest dates, charges, bond amounts, and release times. Alamance County makes this data open to any member of the public who wants to search it.
Alamance County Quick Facts
Alamance County Detention Center Records
The Alamance County Detention Center is a medium-security facility. It sits at 109 S Maple St in Graham, NC 27253. The facility houses pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates. Staff process all bookings and releases on site. You can reach the Detention Center by phone at (336) 570-6317.
Released inmates from this facility have public records tied to their stay. Each record shows when a person was booked, what they were charged with, and when they left custody. The Alamance County Sheriff's Office runs the center and keeps these logs current. Under N.C.G.S. Chapter 132, these are public records. Anyone can ask to see them. The facility serves a safe, secure, and humane role in the county. It holds people at all stages, from first arrest to final release. Bond details are also part of the public file for each person held in Alamance County.
The Alamance County Detention Center website shows the current inmate roster and past records.
This page lists all people held at the facility. It is kept up to date by jail staff.
How to Find Alamance County Released Inmates
There are a few ways to look up released inmates in Alamance County. The fastest is online. Go to the NC DAC offender search and type in a name. Results show conviction details, sentence length, and release dates. This tool is free to use and covers Alamance County cases in the state prison system.
The Alamance County Detention Center is the best source for local jail records.
Select a record to see full details on that person's time in custody in Alamance County.
You can also call the Detention Center. Dial (336) 570-6317 and ask about a specific person. Staff can tell you if someone was released and when. For older records, you may need to file a written request. Send it to the Alamance County Sheriff's Office. Include the full name and any dates you know. Under 10A NCAC 14J, all NC jails must keep admission and release logs. This means Alamance County has a paper trail for every person who has passed through its doors.
Note: The online portal may not show records older than a few years for Alamance County.
Released Inmates in the State Database
The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction runs a statewide offender search tool. It covers state prison inmates going back to 1972. You can search by name or offender ID. This is helpful when someone was moved from the Alamance County jail to a state prison. The NC DAC offender search is free and open to all.
State records show conviction details, sentence length, and release dates. If a person served time in both the Alamance County Detention Center and a state facility, you may find records in both places. The DAC system does not cover local jail stays. It only tracks people in the state prison system. For Alamance County jail records, use the local search tools listed above. Per N.C.G.S. 148-59, basic conviction, sentence, and release data is public. But N.C.G.S. 148-74 keeps internal prison records confidential. So you can get the basics but not every detail.
Alamance County Court Records and Released Inmates
Court records tie directly to released inmates data in Alamance County. When someone is arrested, their case goes through the court system. The Alamance County courthouse at 212 W Elm St in Graham handles all criminal cases. This includes bond hearings, plea deals, trials, and sentencing.
Visit the Alamance County court records page for details on the local courts.
Court records in Alamance County are public and can help you understand why a person was held or released.
A release often happens after a court order. A judge may set bond, drop charges, or complete a sentence. Each of these creates a court record. You can search NC Courts online to find case details. The system lets you look up cases by name or case number. This gives you the full picture of why someone became a released inmate in Alamance County. Court staff can also help you pull files in person at the Graham courthouse.
Note: Court records and jail records are kept by different offices in Alamance County, so check both for a complete view.
Alamance County Released Inmates Alerts
NC SAVAN is a free tool for victims. It sends alerts when an inmate's custody status changes. This includes release from the Alamance County Detention Center. You sign up at ncsavan.org and pick the person you want to track. The system will call, text, or email you when that person is released.
This is a state-run program. It works for both local jails and state prisons. If someone is held in Alamance County, SAVAN can track them. You get a notice before or right after a release happens. The service is private. The inmate does not know who signed up for alerts. It is open to crime victims and others with a valid need in Alamance County.
Requesting Alamance County Released Inmates Records
You can file a public records request for released inmates data. Send it to the Alamance County Sheriff's Office. The NC DAC also accepts requests at their public records page. Online requests are preferred. Staff at the state level respond within three business days.
Your request should include the full name of the person, any known dates, and what records you need. Be specific. A broad request takes longer to fill. Alamance County jail logs are public under state law. You do not need to give a reason for your request. The office may charge a small fee for copies. Most basic searches are free. County jails in North Carolina typically release inmates between 6 AM and 9 PM. So release times on records will fall in that range for Alamance County.
The Alamance County Sheriff's Office site has forms and contact details for records requests.
Use this page to submit your request or find the right phone number for the records division in Alamance County.
Note: Include as much detail as you can to speed up your request for Alamance County records.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Alamance County. If you are not sure where someone was held, check nearby counties as well. Inmates are sometimes transferred between facilities in this part of North Carolina.