Pender County Released Inmates

Pender County released inmates records are kept by the Sheriff's Office at the Detention Center in Burgaw. This southeastern North Carolina county sits between Wilmington and Jacksonville along the coast. You can search released inmates from Pender County through state databases and local public records requests. The Sheriff maintains logs of all bookings and releases, and these records are available to any member of the public.

Pender County Detention Center Records

The Pender County Sheriff runs the detention facility in Burgaw. It holds pre-trial detainees and those serving short sentences. Staff log every booking and release. These records are public under North Carolina law.

Released inmates from this center have records documenting their full stay. Data includes the booking date, all charges, bond amount set by the court, and the exact time of release. Pender County updates these logs as events happen. Under N.C.G.S. Chapter 132, custody records are public. Anyone can request to view them without a stated reason. The facility in Burgaw serves the entire county, from the coastal beaches to the inland areas. All released inmates records from Pender County flow through this single detention center.

The state offender search covers people who moved from Pender County to state prison facilities.

Pender County's growing population means the detention center processes more bookings each year.

How to Find Released Inmates

Online tools are the fastest option. The NC DAC offender search covers state prison inmates by name or ID number. For local Pender County jail records, contact the Sheriff's Office in Burgaw.

Call and ask about a specific person by name. Staff can tell you if someone was released and give you the date. For a written request, include the full name, any known dates, and what records you need. Under 10A NCAC 14J, all NC jails must keep admission and release logs. Pender County has a record for every person who has been held at the detention center. The Pender County court system also has related case records you can search online or at the Burgaw courthouse.

Released Inmates in State Records

The NC Department of Adult Correction runs a statewide search covering inmates since 1972. This is useful when someone was transferred from the Pender County jail to a state prison. The search is free and open to all.

State records show conviction details, sentence terms, and release dates. The DAC system does not cover local jail stays in Pender County. Per N.C.G.S. 148-59, basic conviction and release data is public. N.C.G.S. 148-74 keeps some internal prison records confidential. You can access the key facts about released inmates but not every internal detail from the state system. The NC State Bureau of Investigation also maintains criminal history records that may connect to released inmates from Pender County.

SAVAN alerts let you track custody changes for people held in Pender County or state prisons.

Pender County Court and Jail Records

Court records tie directly to released inmates data in Pender County. Arrests lead to cases at the courthouse in Burgaw. Bond hearings, plea deals, trials, and sentencing all create records.

A release often follows a court order. A judge sets bond, drops charges, or confirms a completed sentence. Each creates a court record linked to the release. Search NC Courts online by name or case number. Court staff in Burgaw can also help in person. The combination of jail records and court records provides a complete picture of any released inmate case in Pender County.

Pender County Released Inmates Alerts

NC SAVAN is a free service for crime victims. It sends alerts when an inmate's custody status changes, including releases from the Pender County Detention Center. Register at ncsavan.org to track a person.

SAVAN covers both local jails and state prisons. You receive a call, text, or email when a release happens. The inmate does not know who signed up. County jails in North Carolina release people between 6 AM and 9 PM. State releases happen Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. The NC Parole Commission oversees supervision for state inmates who return to Pender County after their release from prison.

Requesting Pender County Inmate Records

You can file a public records request for released inmates data from Pender County. Contact the Sheriff's Office in Burgaw for local records. The NC DAC public records page handles state-level requests. State staff respond within three business days.

Include the full name, any dates you have, and what records you need. Pender County jail logs are public under state law. No reason is required. The office may charge a small copy fee. Most basic searches are free. The Reporters Committee open government guide explains your full rights under NC public records law for anyone searching released inmates records in Pender County.

• Contact the Pender County Sheriff in Burgaw
• Use the NC DAC portal for state records
• Include full name and dates in your request
• Allow three business days for state responses
• No reason is needed to request public records

Nearby Counties

These counties border Pender County. If you are not sure where someone was held, check nearby counties as well. Transfers between local facilities happen in the southeastern part of North Carolina.