Burlington Inmate Population Data
Burlington inmate population records are kept by the Alamance County Sheriff's Office. The city does not have its own jail. People arrested by Burlington police are transported to the Alamance County Detention Center in Graham. You can search the current Burlington inmate population through the county's online inmate inquiry system at no cost. This page explains how the booking process works, where to find the records you need, and what tools are open to the public for checking on someone held after a Burlington arrest.
Burlington Quick Facts
Burlington Arrest and Detention
Burlington is the largest city in Alamance County. It sits along the Interstate 85 corridor between Greensboro and Durham. The city has its own police department, but no jail. This is how most North Carolina cities work. The county runs the jail. The city runs the police.
When Burlington police make an arrest, the person goes to the Alamance County Detention Center at 109 S. Maple Street, Graham, NC 27253. The detention center is about ten miles west of Burlington in the county seat of Graham. Staff at the facility handle all booking steps. They take a photo, log the charges, and record personal data. Bond gets set by a magistrate. All of this feeds into the Burlington inmate population record held by the county system.
The Alamance County Sheriff's Office manages the detention center. Their main office is at the same address: 109 S Maple Street, Graham, NC 27253. For non-emergency calls, dial (336) 570-6300. The main office line is (336) 570-6311.
Search Burlington Inmate Population
The Alamance County Sheriff's Office runs an online inmate inquiry system through the Police to Citizen portal. You can view current detainees and their information, including mugshots. This is the primary tool for searching the Burlington inmate population online.
To find someone held in the Alamance County jail, use the online inmate search and filter the list by last name. When you select a record, you see the arrest date, charge, status, and bond amount. The tool is free and open to the public. North Carolina law under GS 132 treats most booking records as public. You do not need to give a reason for your request. The search covers all Alamance County inmates, including those arrested in Burlington, Mebane, Elon, and other towns in the county.
For phone inquiries, call the detention center at (336) 570-6317.
Alamance County Sheriff's Office
The Alamance County Sheriff's Office website has links to the inmate search system and general information about the detention center that houses Burlington inmates.
The website serves as the main hub for Alamance County detention information. It includes links to the inmate inquiry portal, contact details, and facility rules. This is where Burlington residents go to check on someone in custody at the county level. The Sheriff's Office manages all aspects of the jail, from booking through release.
Burlington Inmate Record Details
Inmate records in Alamance County hold a wide range of data. Each record for a Burlington arrest is stored in the county system and may include the following types of information:
- Basic identifying information like name and date of birth
- Custody information and current status
- Charge information from the arresting agency
- Bond and bail amounts
- Court dates and case numbers
- Sentence information if convicted
- Release information when the person leaves custody
The level of detail shown online may be less than what is in the full record. The online tool shows the key fields most people are looking for. For a complete copy of the record, you can contact the Alamance County Sheriff's Office directly. Burlington inmate population data at the county level updates as cases move through court and new information is added to each record.
Note: Some fields in an inmate record may be restricted based on court orders or the nature of the charges.
Burlington Police Department
The Burlington Police Department handles law enforcement within city limits. Arrest reports and incident files stay with the city police. If you need a copy of a police report for a Burlington arrest, contact the department directly.
The police report covers the events leading up to the arrest. It has the officer's account, evidence notes, and witness data. The inmate record at the Alamance County Detention Center covers what happens after the person arrives at the jail. These are two separate record sets. For a full picture of a Burlington inmate population case, you may need to request records from both the city police and the county sheriff's office.
State Inmate Population Searches
The Alamance County search covers local jail inmates only. For state prison records, use the NC Offender Search Portal from the Department of Adult Correction. That tool shows anyone in a state prison facility but not people held in county jails like the Alamance County Detention Center.
Court records for Burlington cases are filed at the Alamance County Clerk of Court. The NC Courts system lets you look up filings and hearing dates. The NC SAVAN program offers custody status alerts for specific offenders. These state tools complement the county-level search and help you track a Burlington inmate population case from local jail to state prison when applicable.
Visiting Burlington Area Inmates
People arrested in Burlington are held at the Alamance County Detention Center in Graham. The facility allows visits under set rules and hours. Call (336) 570-6317 to ask about current visitation schedules and what ID you need.
Check the inmate search or call the detention center before visiting. The Burlington inmate population at the county facility changes daily as people are booked and released. A valid ID is required. The detention center can deny visits based on safety or rule violations.
Note: The detention center is in Graham, not Burlington, so plan your trip to 109 S. Maple Street, Graham, NC 27253.
Alamance County Inmate Population
Burlington is in Alamance County, and all city arrests are processed at the Alamance County Detention Center. The county page has more details on the full inmate population, facility operations, visitation, and other tools for searching Alamance County records.