Craven County Released Inmates

Craven County released inmates records are maintained by the Sheriff's Office at the detention facility in New Bern. This eastern North Carolina county sits along the Neuse and Trent rivers. You can search released inmates from Craven County through public databases and local records. The county keeps comprehensive booking and release records. The roster includes booking info, charges, and release dates for all inmates. Anyone can search Craven County released inmates data at no cost using online tools.

Craven County Detention Center Records

The Craven County Detention Center holds pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates. The facility is in New Bern and is run by the Sheriff's Office. Staff process all bookings and releases on site. The center keeps comprehensive records for every person who enters custody.

The Craven County inmate roster includes booking information, charges, and release dates. This roster is updated as people move through the system. Under N.C.G.S. Chapter 132, these are public records. Anyone can ask to see them. The Craven County Sheriff's Office maintains the roster and makes it available to the public. Under 10A NCAC 14J, all jails in North Carolina must keep admission and release logs. Craven County follows this for every person in its custody.

The Craven County Sheriff's website has detention center details and roster access.

This page shows the current roster and past records from the Craven County detention center.

How to Find Craven County Released Inmates

Start your search online. Go to the Craven County inmate search portal and type in a name. Results show booking dates, charges, bond info, and release times. The tool is free and open to anyone.

You can also call the Craven County Sheriff's Office. Ask about a specific person by name. Staff can tell you if someone was released and when. For older records, send a written request with the full name and any dates you know. The Craven County roster is thorough, so you should be able to find what you need for recent cases without much trouble.

To search Craven County released inmates, have these ready:

• Full name of the person
• Any known booking or arrest dates
• Case number if available
• Agency that made the arrest

In-person visits are also an option at the Sheriff's Office in New Bern.

Released Inmates in the NC State Database

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction runs a statewide offender search. It covers state prison inmates back to 1972. Search by name or offender number at the NC DAC offender search page. This is useful when someone was transferred from the Craven County detention center to state prison.

State records show conviction details, sentence length, and release dates. Per N.C.G.S. 148-59, basic conviction and release data is public. But N.C.G.S. 148-74 keeps internal prison records confidential. The state system does not cover local jail stays. For Craven County jail records, use the local search tools.

The NC DAC public records office handles state-level requests.

Use this page for state-level records on people who may have been held in Craven County first.

Craven County Court and Release Records

Court records connect to released inmates data in Craven County. When someone is arrested, their case enters the court system. The Craven County courthouse in New Bern handles all criminal cases, from bond hearings to sentencing.

A release from the detention center often follows a court order. A judge may set bond, dismiss charges, or confirm a sentence as served. You can search NC Courts online by name or case number. This gives you the full picture behind a release in Craven County. Court staff can also help in person at the New Bern courthouse. Court records and jail records are kept by different offices, so check both for a complete view.

The Craven County courts page lists hours and contact details.

This page shows the Craven County court locations and their contact information.

Craven County Released Inmates Alerts

NC SAVAN is a free notification service. It sends alerts when an inmate's custody status changes in Craven County. Sign up at ncsavan.org and select the person you want to track. The system contacts you by phone, text, or email when that person is released from the Craven County detention center or any state facility.

The service is private. The inmate does not know who signed up. Notifications go out before or right after a release happens. SAVAN works for both local jails and state prisons across North Carolina.

Requesting Craven County Inmate Records

You can file a public records request for released inmates data in Craven County. Send it to the Craven County government or the Sheriff's Office. The NC DAC also takes requests at their public records page. Online requests are preferred.

Include the full name of the person, any known dates, and what records you need. Craven County jail logs are public under state law. You do not need a reason for your request. The office may charge for copies, but most basic searches are free. County jails in North Carolina typically release inmates between 6 AM and 9 PM, so release times on Craven County records will fall in that range.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Craven County. If you are not sure where someone was held, check nearby counties too. Inmates can be transferred between facilities in eastern North Carolina.