Duplin County Inmate Population

Duplin County inmate population records are kept by the Sheriff's Office in Kenansville. The county runs a detention center that holds people who have been charged with crimes in Duplin County. You can search for inmates through the Duplin County Sheriff's Office online tools or by calling the detention center. The county also makes inmate data available through its Citizen Connect portal, which lets you look up recent bookings and confinements. Duplin County follows North Carolina public records law, so most inmate population data is open to the public upon request. Start your search by name or booking date to find current inmates held in the Duplin County detention system.

Duplin County Detention Center

The Duplin County Detention Center holds inmates who are in custody by court order or other lawful authority. The facility is on Duplin Street in Kenansville. Staff at the center are trained to keep both inmates and visitors safe. The jail has a rated capacity of 97 inmates. Captain Cameron Sloan serves as the Detention Commander and oversees day-to-day operations at the Duplin County facility.

The Duplin County detention facility treats all inmates with respect and expects that same treatment in return. No inmate is held without proper legal authority. The facility does not set bond amounts, change court dates, or decide sentences. Those decisions come from the courts in Duplin County. If you need to reach the detention center about an inmate, call 910-296-2324 during regular hours. The Duplin County Sheriff's Office main number is 910-296-2150 for general law enforcement questions.

The image below shows the North Carolina Offender Search Portal, which can help you find state-level inmate records for people who may have been transferred from Duplin County to the state prison system.

This state tool is useful when a Duplin County inmate has been sentenced to state prison and is no longer held at the local detention center.

Searching Duplin County Inmate Records

The Duplin County Sheriff's Office provides an online inmate search tool. The search is meant to give the public access to selected inmate information in line with the North Carolina Public Records Act. The office works to keep this data current, but records can change fast. Some inmates may be left off the site at the discretion of law enforcement in Duplin County.

When you use the Duplin County inmate search, you can look up people who are currently in custody. You can also check for inmates who were released in the past 24 hours. The system warns that anyone who uses the data to threaten or harass another person may face criminal charges or civil liability. This protects the safety of all parties listed in the Duplin County inmate population system.

Note: Released inmate searches on the Duplin County system only cover the previous 24-hour period.

Duplin County Citizen Connect Portal

The Duplin County Citizen Connect Portal offers several online services. You can view daily reports, search for incidents, look up arrests, and check inmate confinements. The portal also has press releases and a message from the Duplin County Sheriff. This is a free tool for public use.

Inmate confinement data on the portal shows who is held in the Duplin County jail at any given time. You can also search arrest records through this same system. The portal pulls from the same records used by the Duplin County Sheriff's Office, so it stays in sync with what officers see on their end. For the most up-to-date inmate population data in Duplin County, this is one of your best options.

Under North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 132, public records created by government agencies are open to the people. The Duplin County Sheriff's Office follows this law by sharing inmate data through multiple channels. If you cannot find what you need online, you can visit the office at 112 West Hill Street in Kenansville or call during business hours.

Visiting Inmates in Duplin County

The Duplin County Detention Center offers three ways to visit inmates. You can visit online through the internet, use the HomeWAV app on a smartphone, or visit on site at the jail. Internet and app visits are the main forms of visitation for all inmates in Duplin County. On-site visits require prior approval from the Chief Jail Administrator.

To set up an online visit, go to homewav.com or download the HomeWAV app. You will need to upload a profile photo and a picture of your government-issued ID. Use Chrome or Firefox for best results. To add funds by phone, call the toll-free number at 844-394-6639 and press 1. HomeWAV support is open seven days a week, year round.

On-site visitation at the Duplin County jail is available every day but only under special circumstances. Inmates get one on-site visit per week, starting over on Sunday. Each visit lasts up to 30 minutes. To schedule, call 910-296-2324 Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Note: On-site visits at the Duplin County Detention Center require advance approval from the Chief Jail Administrator.

Duplin County Inmate Population and Public Records

Inmate records in Duplin County are largely public. North Carolina law under GS 132 says that records made in the course of public business belong to the people. This means that basic inmate population data such as names, charges, and booking dates are available to the public. The Duplin County Sheriff's Office shares this data through its website and the Citizen Connect portal.

Some records are exempt from public access. Medical records, mental health files, and Social Security numbers are protected. Security procedures and juvenile records also have limits on what can be shared. The Duplin County Sheriff's Office balances public access with these privacy protections when releasing inmate information.

If you need records that are not available online, you can file a public records request. The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction handles state-level records requests. For local Duplin County records, contact the Sheriff's Office directly. You may also request court records through the North Carolina Courts system.

Contacting Inmates in Duplin County

Family members and friends can send mail to inmates at the Duplin County Detention Center. All incoming mail goes through inspection for contraband. Send letters through the US Postal Service and include your full name and return address on the envelope.

To mail an inmate in Duplin County, use this format:

• Inmate's full legal name
• Duplin County Detention Center
• 208 Duplin Street
• Kenansville, NC 28349

Do not send cash, stamps, or anything other than letters and photos in standard envelopes. Items that do not meet the mail policy will be returned or discarded. For questions about what you can send, call the Duplin County Detention Center at 910-296-2324.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Duplin County. If you are not sure which county holds the person you are looking for, check the address where the arrest took place. Each county runs its own jail and inmate population system.