Perquimans County Inmate Records

Perquimans County released inmates records are maintained by the Sheriff's Office in Hertford. This small northeastern North Carolina county along the Perquimans River processes all bookings and releases through its local facility. You can search released inmates from Perquimans County through state databases and by contacting the Sheriff's Office. Custody logs are public records available to anyone at no charge.

Perquimans County Detention Records

The Perquimans County Sheriff operates the local detention facility in Hertford. This center holds pre-trial detainees and those serving short sentences. Staff log all bookings and releases.

Released inmates from this facility have public records tied to their custody. Each file shows the booking date, charges, bond amount, and the date and time of release. Perquimans County keeps these logs current. The Sheriff's Office handles all requests for local released inmates records. Under N.C.G.S. Chapter 132, jail custody records in North Carolina are public. You can ask to see them without giving a reason. The facility in Hertford serves the entire county. As one of the oldest counties in the state, Perquimans has a long history of record keeping. All released inmates data from Perquimans County comes from this one location.

Hertford, the county seat, sits along the Perquimans River in the far northeastern part of the state.

The NC SBI maintains criminal history records that connect to released inmates from Perquimans County and the broader state system.

How to Find Released Inmates

Start online with the NC DAC offender search. It covers state prison inmates by name or ID. For local Perquimans County jail records, call the Sheriff's Office in Hertford. Phone calls work best for a county this size.

When you call, ask about a specific person by name. Staff can confirm if someone was released and provide the date. For a written request, include the full name, any known dates, and what records you want. Under 10A NCAC 14J, all NC jails must keep admission and release logs. Perquimans County maintains records for every person held at its facility. The Perquimans County court system also holds case records that relate to release decisions.

Older records remain on file but may take longer to locate in Perquimans County.

Released Inmates in NC State System

The NC Department of Adult Correction runs a statewide offender search covering inmates since 1972. Search by name or offender ID. This helps when someone was moved from the Perquimans County jail to a state prison. The search is free.

State records show conviction details, sentence length, and release dates. The DAC system does not include local jail stays in Perquimans County. It only covers state prison inmates. 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. The NC DAC statistical reports publish annual data on releases across the state that include Perquimans County numbers.

The NC Parole Commission manages supervision for state inmates who return to Perquimans County after release.

Perquimans Court and Release Records

Court records link to released inmates data in Perquimans County. When someone is arrested, their case goes through the court at the courthouse in Hertford. Bond hearings, plea agreements, trials, and sentencing all create public records.

A release often follows a court order. A judge may set bond, dismiss charges, or confirm a completed sentence. Each action creates a court record tied to the release. Search NC Courts online by name or case number. Staff at the Hertford courthouse can also pull files in person. Jail records and court records together provide a complete view of any released inmate case from Perquimans County.

• Bond release after a hearing
• Charges dismissed or dropped
• Sentence served in full locally
• Transfer to state prison custody
• Release pending further court action

Perquimans Released Inmates Alerts

NC SAVAN sends free alerts when an inmate's custody status changes. This includes releases from the Perquimans County detention facility. Sign up at ncsavan.org and choose the person to track. Alerts come by call, text, or email.

SAVAN covers local jails and state prisons. If someone is held in Perquimans County, the system tracks them. You get a notice before or right after a release. The service is private and confidential. County jails release people between 6 AM and 9 PM. State facilities release Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. The NC Parole Commission handles post-release supervision for state inmates who come back to Perquimans County.

Requesting Perquimans County Records

File a public records request for released inmates data with the Perquimans County Sheriff's Office in Hertford. The NC DAC public records page handles state-level requests. State staff respond within three business days.

Include the full name, any known dates, and what specific records you want. Perquimans County jail logs are public under state law. You do not need a reason. The office may charge a small copy fee. The Reporters Committee open government guide for North Carolina explains your rights in detail. These rules apply equally whether you are searching released inmates records in Perquimans County or any other county in the state.

The state portal accepts online requests for released inmates records tied to Perquimans County.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Perquimans County. Check nearby counties if you are not sure where a person was held. Transfers between facilities happen in the northeastern corner of North Carolina.