Stokes County Inmate Release Data

Stokes County released inmates records are maintained by the Sheriff's Office in Danbury. This rural county sits in the northern Piedmont along the Virginia border. You can search released inmates from Stokes County through public databases and local records requests. The records cover booking dates, charges, bond amounts, and release times. Stokes County keeps this information open to any member of the public.

Stokes County Detention Records

The Stokes County Sheriff's Office runs the local detention facility in Danbury. It holds pre-trial detainees and people serving sentences. Staff handle all bookings and releases on site. Each event creates a record that is public under N.C.G.S. Chapter 132.

Released inmates records from Stokes County list the booking date, charges, bond amount, and release date. The reason for release is noted in each entry. It might be a bond posting, a charge dismissal, or the end of a sentence. Under 10A NCAC 14J, all NC county jails must maintain admission and release logs. Stokes County follows this requirement. Releases happen between 6 AM and 9 PM at the detention center. Staff verify court orders and process paperwork before any person leaves. Stokes County is a small, rural county with lower jail volumes, but the same record-keeping rules apply as in every other county in the state.

Court records also connect to released inmates data in Stokes County.

Case files detail the legal actions behind each arrest and release in Stokes County.

How to Find Stokes County Released Inmates

Start with an online search. The NC DAC offender search covers state prison inmates going back to 1972. Enter a name or offender ID. The results show convictions, sentences, and release dates. The tool costs nothing.

For Stokes County jail records, contact the Sheriff's Office in Danbury. Call and ask about a specific person. Staff can verify if someone was released and give you the date. You can visit or send a written request as well. Include the full name and any dates you have. The Stokes County court has criminal case records available through the NC Courts online portal. Search by name or case number for charges, outcomes, and sentencing data.

Important distinctions for your search:

• State records cover prison inmates only
• Local records cover Stokes County jail stays
• Court records link charges to release outcomes
• Online searches are free at both levels

Released Inmates in the State Database

The NC Department of Adult Correction operates the statewide offender search tool. It has been active since 1972. If a Stokes County inmate moved to a state prison, their record is in this system. The DAC search shows conviction data, sentence details, and release dates at no cost.

Use this state tool to look up released inmates by name or offender ID.

N.C.G.S. 148-59 makes basic conviction and release data public. N.C.G.S. 148-74 protects internal prison records from disclosure. You get the key facts but not every document. The NC State Bureau of Investigation also keeps criminal history records that span all counties. These records can supplement what you find in the Stokes County system.

Stokes County Release Notifications

NC SAVAN provides free alerts when an inmate's custody status changes. Register at ncsavan.org and pick the person to track. You get a call, text, or email when a release occurs. The service covers the Stokes County jail and state prisons.

SAVAN is confidential. The inmate does not learn who signed up. The program runs around the clock and is managed by the NC Department of Adult Correction. Crime victims and others with a valid interest can use it to track released inmates from Stokes County.

Requesting Stokes County Released Inmates Records

Submit a public records request to the Stokes County Sheriff's Office for local jail data. State requests go through the NC DAC public records page. Staff at the state level typically respond within three business days.

Include the person's full name, date of birth, and any known dates. Be specific about what you need. A targeted request gets a quicker response. The county may charge a small copy fee. Most basic lookups are free. North Carolina law treats jail logs as public records. No reason is required. The Reporters Committee open government guide explains your rights under state law when requesting records from Stokes County or any other county in North Carolina.

The state portal accepts online records requests from the public.

Post-Release Supervision in Stokes County

Some released inmates stay under state watch after leaving custody. The NC Post-Release Supervision and Parole Commission oversees these cases. If a Stokes County inmate served state prison time and was released with conditions, this office monitors them. They report to a supervising officer and follow a set of rules.

Breaking those rules can result in a return to prison. The DAC statistical reports publish aggregate data on admissions, releases, and supervision across North Carolina. These numbers include Stokes County cases in the statewide totals and show trends in the region.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Stokes County. Check nearby jails if you cannot find the record you need. Inmates may be transferred between local facilities in northern North Carolina.