Find Durham Inmate Population
Durham inmate population records are held by the Durham County Sheriff's Office at the Durham County Detention Center. The city does not run its own jail. Durham police bring arrested persons to the county facility for booking. The Durham County Sheriff's Office keeps all custody records and provides an online inmate search tool. You can look up current inmates by name, date of birth, or booking number. These records cover names, charges, bond amounts, booking photos, and court dates. All of this data is open to the public under North Carolina law.
Durham Quick Facts
Durham County Detention Center
The Durham County Detention Center holds all inmates from Durham. The city and the county share the same name, which can cause some mix-up. The city has a police department that makes arrests. The county has a sheriff's office that runs the jail. When Durham police arrest someone, that person goes to the county detention center at 219 South Mangum Street. The phone number for the jail is (919) 560-0912.
Inmate records in Durham are official government documents. They track the full custody cycle from booking through release. The records show who is in jail, what they are charged with, when they were booked, and what their bond is set at. The Durham County Sheriff's Office keeps these files and makes basic data available to the public through their online tool.
| Facility | Durham County Detention Center |
|---|---|
| Address | 219 South Mangum Street, Durham, NC 27701 |
| Phone | (919) 560-0912 |
| Records Office | 510 South Dillard Street, Durham, NC 27701 |
| Records Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
Search Durham Inmate Records
The Durham County Sheriff's Office runs an online inmate lookup system. No login is needed. No account is required. Just go to the Durham County Sheriff's Office website and use their inmate search tool. You must enter a last name at minimum. First name and date of birth are optional but help narrow results. The system shows name, booking date, charges, and bond amount for each match.
The screenshot below shows the Durham inmate search tool used to look up the Durham inmate population.
This search page is the main way the public can check who is currently in custody at the Durham County Detention Center.
You can also visit the records office in person. It is at 510 South Dillard Street in Durham. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Fees for in-person requests are $5.00 for basic inmate data, $10.00 for certified copies, and $0.25 per page for photocopies. Bring a valid photo ID when you go.
The Durham Police Department also uses a Police to Citizen system. It lets people look up incident reports using a report number. You can also file new reports or print old ones through the system. The department posts crime stats that update each week. They also keep a Homicide Tracking Report with pending cases and court outcomes. This report updates every three months.
Note: Durham CrimeStoppers runs a tip line at 919-683-1200 for anonymous reports about criminal activity, and their site lists currently wanted persons.
Durham Inmate Population and Public Law
Inmate records in Durham are partly public under North Carolina law. GS 132 makes government records open to the people. The Durham County Sheriff's Office follows this law. Basic inmate data is available to anyone who asks. You do not need to state a reason.
Public information from the Durham inmate population includes the inmate's name, current charges, booking date, booking photo, custody status, bond or bail amount, next court date, expected release date, and the facility where they are held. Protected information includes medical and mental health records, Social Security numbers, security plans, and anything that could put someone at risk. Juvenile records are also sealed.
For court records tied to Durham cases, check the NC Courts records system. This covers all Durham County courts. It shows case filings, outcomes, and sentencing. These records add context to what you find in the jail search tool.
State Records for Durham Inmates
When someone from Durham goes to state prison, their records transfer to the NC Department of Adult Correction. The Offender Search tool lets you look up state inmates by name or offender ID. It has records going back to 1972 and covers prisons, probation, and parole. It does not include county jail data from Durham.
You can submit public records requests to the department through their online form. Mail, phone, and in-person requests are also accepted. The department must respond quickly under state law, though large or complex requests take more time. Victims of crime can track inmate changes through the NC SAVAN system. It sends free alerts for releases, transfers, and escapes of both county and state inmates.
Durham Inmate Record Fees
Getting copies of Durham inmate population records costs money when done in person. Basic inmate information costs $5.00. Certified copies cost $10.00. Photocopies run $0.25 per page. These fees apply at the Durham County Sheriff's Office Records Division at 510 South Dillard Street. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Bring valid ID when you visit.
Online searches are free. The inmate lookup tool has no cost. You can view names, charges, booking dates, and bond amounts without paying. If you only need basic information about someone in the Durham inmate population, the online tool is the best option. You only pay fees when you need printed or certified copies from the records office.
Durham County Inmate Population
Durham sits in Durham County. The county sheriff handles all detention for the city. For full details on the county jail, rules for inmates, visitation schedules, and how to send money or mail to someone in custody, see the county page.