Wilmington Inmate Population Records
Wilmington inmate population records are held by the New Hanover County Sheriff's Office. The city does not run its own jail. When Wilmington police make an arrest, the person is taken to the New Hanover County Detention Facility for booking. The county sheriff keeps all custody records for Wilmington inmates. You can search the inmate population online through the county's Police to Citizen portal. Records show names, charges, mugshots, bond amounts, and booking details. These records are open to the public under North Carolina law.
Wilmington Quick Facts
New Hanover Detention Facility
The New Hanover County Detention Facility holds all Wilmington inmates. It is at 3950 Juvenile Center Road in Castle Hayne, which is just north of the city. The phone number is (910) 798-4200. The New Hanover County Sheriff's Office runs this facility and manages all parts of detention for people arrested in Wilmington.
Wilmington is the county seat and the largest city in New Hanover County. Most arrests in the county come from the Wilmington Police Department. After each arrest, the person is brought to the detention facility for intake. Staff record the person's name, charges, and other details. A booking photo is taken. Bond is set. All of this data goes into the Wilmington inmate population record system.
Inmate records in New Hanover County are official government documents. They track everyone who enters and leaves the jail. The records show booking details, charges filed, mugshots, bond and bail amounts, expected release dates, and which part of the facility holds each person. These records are updated as people come in and out of the jail.
| Facility | New Hanover County Detention Facility |
|---|---|
| Address | 3950 Juvenile Center Road, Castle Hayne, NC 28429 |
| Phone | (910) 798-4200 |
| Operated By | New Hanover County Sheriff's Office |
Search Wilmington Inmate Records
The New Hanover County Sheriff's Office runs an online inmate search through the Police to Citizen portal. The tool shows current inmates at the detention facility. You can search by name or booking number. The system is free and open to the public. No account is needed. It gives quick access to the Wilmington inmate population data.
To search for inmates from Wilmington online, go to the sheriff's website. Find the Inmate Information or Detention Center section. Open the online lookup tool. Type in the person's name or booking number. The system will show matching results with booking details and charge information.
The screenshot below shows the New Hanover County inmate search portal used to look up the Wilmington inmate population.
This portal shows current detainees held in the New Hanover County jail, including people arrested by the Wilmington Police Department.
For court records linked to Wilmington arrests, contact the New Hanover County Clerk of Superior Court at 316 Princess Street in Wilmington. The phone number is (910) 772-6600. Court files show case outcomes and sentencing information that adds to what you find in the jail records.
Note: The public typically has access to current inmate rosters, basic booking data, charges, mugshots, bond amounts, and expected release dates for inmates from Wilmington.
Wilmington Inmate Population Access
Inmate records in Wilmington are public under GS 132 of the North Carolina General Statutes. This law says that records created by government agencies are the property of the people. The New Hanover County Sheriff's Office must make basic inmate data available when asked. You do not need a reason to view these records.
Open data includes names, charges, bond amounts, booking photos, court dates, custody status, and where the person is held. Protected data includes medical and mental health files, Social Security numbers, and security details. Juvenile records are also off limits. But for any adult in the Wilmington inmate population, the basic facts are open and free.
State Records for Wilmington Inmates
If someone from Wilmington goes to state prison, their records move to the NC Department of Adult Correction. The Offender Search portal covers state inmates, parolees, and probationers. Data goes back to 1972. It does not include New Hanover County jail records. For current Wilmington inmate population data, use the county tools.
The public records request page at the department accepts requests online, by mail, or by phone. Staff confirm receipt within three business days. The NC SAVAN program lets crime victims track inmate changes for both county and state inmates from Wilmington. Alerts are free and come by phone, email, or text.
The NC Courts records page is another resource for people looking up case outcomes tied to Wilmington arrests. It covers New Hanover County courts and shows filings, plea deals, and sentencing results.
Note: The state offender search does not include people held in county jails, so use the New Hanover County portal for current Wilmington detention center data.
New Hanover County Inmate Population
Wilmington sits in New Hanover County. The county sheriff runs the detention facility that holds all Wilmington inmates. For full county details, facility rules, visitation schedules, and contact numbers, visit the county page.